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TAILS’ TOILET BUYING START

Choose the right WC for your space and installation

Explore toilets for cloakrooms, en suites and family bathrooms, including close-coupled, back-to-wall and wall-hung designs. Compare projection, cistern arrangement, pan height and cleaning features to find a toilet that suits your available space, preferred appearance and planned plumbing.

Which Type of Toilet Is Right for Your Bathroom?

Compare visible cisterns, concealed installations and the floor space each WC requires

Shop This Toilet Collection If

You are comparing complete WC formats

This parent collection brings together toilets with visible and concealed cistern arrangements, allowing you to compare close-coupled, back-to-wall and wall-hung options before deciding how much of the installation should remain on display.

Bathroom space needs careful planning

Toilet projection, width and cistern depth can affect circulation around doors, baths and vanity units. Comparing the full range helps you find a compact WC for a restricted layout or a more substantial design where the room allows greater space.

Comfort and cleaning features matter

The range may include comfort-height pans, rimless bowls, soft-close seats and streamlined external shapes. Reviewing these features alongside the toilet format helps you choose a WC around everyday use rather than appearance alone.

A Toilet May Not Suit Your Installation If

Its soil outlet cannot align

A toilet with the wrong outlet position or connection space can require significant plumbing alterations. Check the pan drawing and existing soil-pipe location before buying, particularly when replacing sanitaryware without changing the surrounding floor or wall.

The concealed system has not been planned

Back-to-wall and wall-hung toilets require a compatible concealed cistern, while wall-hung pans also need a suitable support frame. Choosing the pan alone can leave essential installation parts missing or incompatible with the intended wall construction.

Its projection restricts the room

A deeper pan can reduce clearance in front of the WC and make a compact bathroom feel crowded. A shorter-projection toilet may be the better choice where the door, basin or bath sits close to the toilet position.

Toilet FAQs

WC types, cistern requirements, dimensions and supplied components explained

  • What is the difference between close-coupled, back-to-wall and wall-hung toilets?

    A close-coupled toilet has a visible cistern attached to the pan. A back-to-wall pan sits against furniture or boxing with the cistern concealed, while a wall-hung toilet is suspended above the floor using a compatible concealed frame and cistern.

  • How should I measure for a replacement toilet?

    Check the overall width, pan projection, soil connection position and available space around the cistern or furniture. Also measure clearance to doors and nearby fittings, as a toilet with similar headline dimensions can still have a different rear profile.

  • Are the cistern and toilet seat always included?

    No. Some toilets are sold as complete sets, while others list the pan, cistern, seat, frame or flush control separately. Review the stated contents carefully so every compatible component required for the chosen WC format is included.

DESIGNER’S NOTE

Choose the cistern format to suit the room: use a close-coupled WC for a straightforward standalone installation, or conceal the cistern when cleaner wall lines and coordinated furniture matter more.