the full story
wall-hung or floor-standing
A wall-hung toilet with a concealed cistern hangs on a stud wall. The floor underneath stays clear, which makes cleaning easier and makes the room look calmer. A floor-standing toilet is simpler to install, but looks fuller. In a renovation most people choose wall-hung.
the stud wall
The concealed cistern sits in a stud wall that takes up part of the depth of the room. In a narrow toilet that is something to consider. The stud wall can go to half height with a shelf on top, or to the ceiling with a niche.
a hand basin
A hand basin needs its own water supply and drain. If there is none now, pipework has to be added. Choose a size that fits the room without having to squeeze past it.
ventilation and light
A toilet without a window needs a fan that removes moisture and odour. Combine it with the lighting or choose a model with an overrun timer. Also think about the light: a ceiling light, a spot above the basin or indirect light in the niche.
tiling and finishing
Tiles to half height with plaster or paint above, or fully tiled: both are possible. Pay attention to the junction between tile and wall and to the sealant joints. In a small room every detail shows.
the order
First strip-out, then pipework and electrics, then the stud wall, then tiling and plastering, and finally toilet, basin and finishing. If that order goes wrong, something has to be opened again later. At Freiwerk the whole toilet is in one schedule and with one party.
