Wall mount toilet v Regular toilet

There is no maintenance issue. There is for sure an installation issue. I wouldn't install one except in a free standing house, but even then why invite trouble when you don't need to.

And there are plenty of floor mount models that are highly space saving, that's not the reason for choosing one over the other. Expand your brands.

Also, go for a pedestal sink, and put another cabinet on the wall, maybe a corner. Baths always look bigger without vanities.

Sammy,

I have installed many wall hung toilets and have never had a problem, never. We were called in to repair one that was installed by others and that was not a big deal to fix. I would not hesitate to use a wall hung toilet

Primer - knowing you from these boards, I'm assuming you have installed many of these in pre-war Manhattan coops. You don't anticipate any issues there? We will be replacing all plumbing etc. thanks!

Sammy,

The only thing that could be a problem is the width of the wall. You might have to build out the wall if you have room. They do make carriers that are only 4" now. http://www.geberit.us/pdf/GNA7107.pdf.

Your contractor should be able to let you know

Thanks, Primer!

Sammy you got the answer you wanted, but I've renovated a lot of property in my life. If you get a brilliant plumber you can probably hang a toilet from the ceiling. But you had better know how to hire a plumber who really knows what thye're doing, and you need to have the money for premium work.

Here's just a sample of the kind of thing you'll find out if you do more research. There's plenty more on-line if you look for it:

"I am not a plumber or installer but our house came with four wallmounts. I can only tell you that it's a nightmare. First, due to the fact that the carriers are bolted into the wood frame the toilets have sagged. Replacement was the next nightmare, we opted for floormount wall-discharge because they don't sag. It's a boutique market, VERY expensive, the available selection is very small and I found the quality to be subpar. It took six (!) toilet shipments to us until we had our first toilet that actually worked and didn't arrive in shards.

Long story short if I had the choice I would never, ever consider wallmount if I'd be building a new house. In fact if I ever needed to move and buy another house and it had wallmounts, I probably would not buy that house.

Europe has a lot of concealed tank toilets. Yeah, they look slick, I've lived there. But I remember that spare parts were rather expensive. You couldn't just take $20, waltz over to Ace Hardware and be done with it. However, they had less chlorine in the water so rubber and plastic parts lived a lot longer. It was quite normal for a toilet not to need anything other than cleaning for a decade or more.

Regards, Joerg."

http://www.terrylove.com/forums/showthread.php?19035-Floor-mounted-or-wall-mounted-toilet

Kharby,

If you asked me about any subject i will show you a horror story associated with it. It doesnt mean you shouldn't do it. There are good and bad in every field.

I wanted to use wall-hung toilets in my place but there was too much stuff in the walls where the carriers would have gone (one plumbing vent stack, one ventilation duct). I could have built out the walls, but didn't want to give up the space. In both cases, the obstruction was within less than an inch of the back of the wallboard, so it would have meant moving the walls out at least four inches.

Agree 100% with the previous poster that you need a top-notch plumber, but you also need your builder involved too so that the framing is beefed up to support the carrier. None of this is rocket science, but it does require attention to detail -- something that a lot of tradespeople sorely lack.

Thanks, Kharby, Flarf & Primer. I'll let you know what I end up doing.

I came very close to installing a wall-hung toilet. Decided against because the last thing I ever want to do is to have to call someone in to
fix.

My listing at 130 Barrow has two wall-hung toilets and people love them. The owner installed one in the main bathroom and the half bath and hasn't had any issues; however, he did hire a great designer and contractor.

I'm surprised the old-fashioned high-tank toilets aren't more popular in cramped NY bathrooms. I'm sure they're more of a nuisance to do flapper repairs and the like on, and require sort of high ceilings at that. But still.

What's funny about wall-mount toilets is that their key selling point -- ease of floor mopping -- is of zero interest to pretty much anyone who chooses to have them in a residence, because those people almost without exception will have their girl do the cleaning twice a week.

Their proper place is in commercial bathrooms, which need fast cleaning every hour.

So AlanHart - What are you saying? Are wall mount toilets easier or more difficult to maintain? Yes, my "girl" will mop the floor daily, but my issue is space; not ease of cleaning, as you correctly pointed out.

Nothing says airport bathroom better than a wall mounted toilet.

drive by.

you would know.

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drive by.
you would know.

True, I have been to the airport.

is that the best you've got?

sammy300, the issue is the reinforcement of the wall, and it's quite an issue. I actually know someone literally brought the whole contraption down just using it the intended way. In someone else's apartment. Everyone laughed till they cried but that chunk of the wall and fallen toilet is a pretty dramatic sight.

This is so ghetto, it's ridiculous.

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how ridiculous can you be?

Hey C0C0, how come you no longer talk about your wife?

hey hfscomm1...how come you changed your identity?

c0c0!

do you remember when you said you would do anything, say anything?

>do you remember when you said you would do anything, say anything?

Robert Kiyosaki? C0C0?

oh no....

you're starting to melt down.

get a grip

>you're starting to melt down.

That's based on your expertise as a climatologist?

nope.

based on observation of the hfscomm1.

MELTDOWN

watch out

C0C0, been to Europe lately?

meltdown

you're having a full blown

meltdown.

Ya think?

you're way too emotional about your toilet placement.

get a grip.

Wow, my toilet placement has really gotten you excited tonight.

nope.

you make me sick

>you make me sick

Do you need Jim Hores to hold your head while you worship your Out House?

you're way off your game, liar.

Can we please stay on topic?

I have a Wall mounted toilet with a 38" snubnose taped to the back of it. YOU NEVA KNOW

MIB, which is your favorite local airport?

Normally travel JFK

Primer, Flarf, Kharby - Should it cost more to install wall mount toilet v. regular?? Thanks!

Sammy,

Yes it should cost a lot more. There is much more work. I would n0t be surprised if they charged you $800.00 more

Sigh! Thanks Primer...

Round-bowl floor-mount with tankless/flushometer? But your floor drain is still where it is, even if the toilet doesn't need the room behind it. So there's that.

Sammy what did you end up doing?

http://gothamist.com/2013/10/25/toilet_sink.php

All I can say is I LOVE LOVE LOVE my flushometer toilet!!!

If you love it so much, why don't you marry it?