How To Box In A Wall Mounted Loo
The cistern and pipework need to be fitted into some kind of frame to hide them away, and this frame also supports the weight of the sanitaryware, which would usually be supported by the floor.
You can either create a frame with wooden battens or use a metal frame system from specialist companies, such as Gerberit or Missell.
The benefit of a pre-built frame is that you don't need to construct anything on site, you just buy the size of frame you need, fit the sanitaryware to it, then box in around it with either plywood or plasterboard ready for tiling.
Expect to pay £100+ for a frame.
Whichever method you choose [wood battens or metal frame], you will need to box around it with plywood (for tiles) or plasterboard (if you are painting - the plasterboard will need to be plastered over before painting) and fix tiles or paint as you would on any other surface.
You might find the cistern is included in the package price of your toilet, but more commonly it is not.
The cistern needs to be compatible with the frame system.
Some companies, such as Gerberit, include a cistern as part of the frame package.
Flush plates also need to be compatible with the cistern.
They might be included in the cistern price, or you might have to buy one separately.
If you are buying any of these items separately, check with the supplier that the cistern will fit the frame and the flush fits the cistern.
You shouldn't need to get to the cistern at all if it has been fitted properly.
However, it's always a good idea when you are boxing around your frame or batten system to have a panel you can unscrew and remove if needed.
Whether your removable panel is on top of your boxed section or on the wall will depend on the design of your room and the whether your cistern is accessed from the front or top.
The style of a toilet is dictated almost entirely by the pan and, although some toilets need to be fitted with specific seats, many can be mixed and matched.
You might choose to spend on the pan but make your toilet more affordable by picking up a cheaper seat.
The most expensive seats are quick release and soft close, which means they open and shut with the smallest movement and without slamming.
However, they can add a couple of hundred pounds to the cost of your toilet.
You can either create a frame with wooden battens or use a metal frame system from specialist companies, such as Gerberit or Missell.
The benefit of a pre-built frame is that you don't need to construct anything on site, you just buy the size of frame you need, fit the sanitaryware to it, then box in around it with either plywood or plasterboard ready for tiling.
Expect to pay £100+ for a frame.
Whichever method you choose [wood battens or metal frame], you will need to box around it with plywood (for tiles) or plasterboard (if you are painting - the plasterboard will need to be plastered over before painting) and fix tiles or paint as you would on any other surface.
You might find the cistern is included in the package price of your toilet, but more commonly it is not.
The cistern needs to be compatible with the frame system.
Some companies, such as Gerberit, include a cistern as part of the frame package.
Flush plates also need to be compatible with the cistern.
They might be included in the cistern price, or you might have to buy one separately.
If you are buying any of these items separately, check with the supplier that the cistern will fit the frame and the flush fits the cistern.
You shouldn't need to get to the cistern at all if it has been fitted properly.
However, it's always a good idea when you are boxing around your frame or batten system to have a panel you can unscrew and remove if needed.
Whether your removable panel is on top of your boxed section or on the wall will depend on the design of your room and the whether your cistern is accessed from the front or top.
The style of a toilet is dictated almost entirely by the pan and, although some toilets need to be fitted with specific seats, many can be mixed and matched.
You might choose to spend on the pan but make your toilet more affordable by picking up a cheaper seat.
The most expensive seats are quick release and soft close, which means they open and shut with the smallest movement and without slamming.
However, they can add a couple of hundred pounds to the cost of your toilet.
