Choosing the best toilet pan – practical tips and guidance

Are you about to renovate your bathroom or planning to do so in the near future? And are you wondering which WC pans are currently on trend? What should you choose so a blocked toilet doesn’t keep you up at night? Today we’ll share a handful of concrete tips to help you navigate the maze of WC pans.

Is a wall-hung WC pan a good choice?

Yes—especially if you want to save as much space as possible in the bathroom. Bathroom retailers now offer a wide range of different WC pans, making it easy to find a model that best suits your needs.

WC pans that are wall-hung offer great design flexibility, thanks to the in-wall frame. This solution means you can create additional shelves above the toilet. And because the pan doesn’t touch the floor, cleaning is much easier!

Importantly, you now have a whole range of models to choose from: rimless pans, WC pans in various shapes and sizes, as well as versions with an antibacterial surface and an easy-clean finish. All this means you can create not only a modern but also a functional bathroom.

Are wall-hung WC pans only for modern interiors?

No! Wall-hung WC pans work in virtually any interior, regardless of the style you choose. Oval shapes are a great match for classic design or glamour spaces. Rectangular ones, on the other hand, are a good choice for contemporary interiors where the form of the pan is also meant to serve as a distinctive design feature.

The in-wall frame looks great in minimalist and Scandinavian schemes. In this case, go for simple shapes and slimline pans. Is your bathroom really small? Don’t worry, you’ll also find a wide selection of WC pans in mini versions in the shop.

A blocked toilet – how to deal with it?

Here, too, the choice of the right WC pan matters. The type of outlet you choose is determined by the plumbing installed in your bathroom.

You can choose pans with a horizontal outlet, connected directly to the soil pipe in the wall. A vertical outlet, on the other hand, connects to the soil pipe in the floor or slab.

To minimise the risk of a blocked toilet, keep the connection between the WC pan outlet and the soil pipe as short and as straight as possible, without unnecessary bends. In addition, the flushing system also matters. So opt for the latest solutions: a generous water cistern, a robust flush mechanism, and adjust the flush strength accordingly.

How do you unblock a toilet?

Emergency situations related to drainage simply happen. How do you deal with a blocked toilet, and also a clogged sink? You’ve a few options here, and it’s worth trying them before you bring in a professional plumber.

• Chemical products – such as drain-unblocking gel or granules.
• A toilet plunger.
• A sink plunger.

Home remedies can also help, such as a mixture of bicarbonate of soda and vinegar. Simply add half a cup of bicarb and half a cup of vinegar to the drain, then plug the opening with a cloth. After thirty minutes, pour boiling water down the drain. Warning! Before doing this, make sure your pipes are resistant to such high temperatures.

A preventative measure for a toilet is also to pour half a cup of washing-up liquid into the outlet, follow with boiling water, and flush together with toilet paper. This will clean the pipes of residue that could potentially clog the drainage.

A functional toilet in your home

See how little stands between you and a practical yet modern interior! Choose the WC pan that best suits your current needs and enjoy a functional toilet that meets the hygienic and aesthetic standards of contemporary interior design.