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WALL-HUNG LOO If you want a contemporary look, losing the loo pedestal is a smart step to a more streamlined bathroom style
‘Floating’ off the floor, wallhung loos look modern and sleek and are easy to clean – both the pan itself and the floor beneath. As you can see far more of your bathroom flooring underneath, they also have the added bonus of making the room feel larger.
Q How are they installed?
A plumber is always recommended. The pan must be securely bolted onto a steel frame, which comes with a concealed cistern inside the frame. The frame and cistern is then covered up, so all that’s visible is the pan itself and the flush buttons. The frame can be concealed within an existing or new stud partition wall or it can also be hidden inside bathroom furniture.
Q DO they take up more space?
No, and if the frame is fitted inside the existing wall, the loo pan will project into the bathroom less than a standard loo. Look for a space-saving concealed cistern if your bathroom is small – there are neater versions available that are designed to slot away neatly in to the cavity of a stud partition wall.
Q What size frame do I need?
The frame size will depend on where it is going. If under a window or towel rail, it may require a shorter frame. Frames with adjustable heights can help make loos more accessible and easier to use for elderly or less able users.
Q Will it hold my weight?
All loo frames must comply with all safety and performance standards. Rules dictate that the installation frame must take up to 400kg of weight (just under 63 stone), so in the vast majority of cases there’s no need to worry.
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