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A water closet is essentially a toilet chamber intended for maximum privacy.
What is a WC Toilet?
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A one-piece toilet has the tank or cistern attached directly to the bowl, making it one complete unit. Pros- Durable, Easy to clean. Cons- Heavy, Expensive. It starts in India from Rs 9,900.
One-Piece WC
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A coupled toilet has the water cistern directly on the pan, which is fitted to the floor, and the cistern is attached to the wall. Pros- Easy to install. Cons- Plain model, Can crack and chip. It starts in India from Rs 4,500.
Coupled Closet
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A wall-hung toilet will give your bathroom a high-end, modern appearance. The commode's floating aspect enhances its charm. Pros- Takes less space, Easy to clean. Cons- Expensive, Difficult installation. It starts in India from Rs 4,200.
Wall Hung WC
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A rimless WC lacks the typical rim around the bowl's inner edge. Instead, the surface of the bowl is smooth and continuous, which reduces the buildup of bacteria, germs, and dirt. It starts in India from Rs 10,290.
Rimless WC
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A toilet with a rim is a traditional toilet bowl with a rim around the inner edge of the bowl. The rim distributes water from the flushing system to remove waste and debris. It starts in India from Rs 2,950.
WC With Rim
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Smart toilets, also known as intelligent toilets, are a form of high-tech toilet that incorporates advanced features and technology to create a more sophisticated and enjoyable bathroom experience. It starts in India from Rs 95,000.
Smart Toilets
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- Adjustable water pressure. - Self-cleaning. - Automated flushing. - Built-in bidet spray. - Heated seats
Features of Smart Toilets
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A soft close WC closes slowly and silently when lowered. The mechanism is built within the toilet seat's hinges or mounting hardware and uses a hydraulic or pneumatic system to control the seat's speed. Soft close toilet seat starts in India from Rs 1,250.
Soft Close WC
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The concealed flush tank is a type of flushing system in which the cistern is disguised, usually behind the walls, with only the WC visible.
What are Concealed Cisterns?
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A full-frame cistern is fitted within a pre-made frame and is only accessible via a flush plate or button. Normal frame sizing includes 0.85, 1 and 1.2 metre heights with a depth of 160-200 mm. It starts in India from Rs 7,700.
Full-Frame
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A half-frame cistern is intended to be fitted within a partially built frame. The upper section of the cistern is concealed behind a wall, while the lower section is visible. It starts in India from Rs 6,000.
Half-Frame
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These are put directly into the wall cavities, as opposed to half-frame or full-frame, which require a pre-constructed frame. They have no visible cistern or flushing mechanism. It starts in India from Rs 3,500.
Frameless
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- Spacious bathroom. - Economical. - Appealing. - Easy to maintain and clean. - Makes less noise.
Benefits of a Concealed Flush Tank
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