Regular Base & Suspended Base
🔹 What Each Type Means
- Regular Base: This is the traditional floor-mounted toilet, with the cistern visible or integrated directly behind the toilet.
- Suspended Base: The toilet is “wall-mounted,” with the cistern hidden inside the wall. Only the bowl is visible — no floor base.
✅ Advantages of Suspended Base
- Space-saving: The bowl is suspended and the cistern is inside the wall, leaving the floor free — making the bathroom appear larger and cleaner, especially in small bathrooms.
- Modern and “clean” look: Pipes and cistern are hidden, giving a sleek, modern, and luxurious appearance.
- Easy cleaning: Since the toilet isn’t touching the floor, the area beneath the bowl is easy to wipe, with no hard-to-reach corners.
- Customizable height: You can choose the bowl height during installation — suitable for children, elderly, or according to family preference.
- Visually more spacious: The “empty” space under the toilet gives a sense of openness, especially in tight bathrooms.
❗ Disadvantages of Suspended Base
- Higher price and installation: The cost of the toilet + wall frame + cistern installation is higher than a regular base.
- Complex installation: Requires a reinforced wall and professional plumbing — not always suitable for old apartments without modification.
- Maintenance/access difficulty: The cistern is hidden inside the wall — accessing it for leaks or malfunctions is more difficult and usually requires a specialist.
- Higher overall cost: Includes purchase, installation, and plumbing setup.
✅ Advantages of Regular Base
- Lower cost & simpler installation: Economical choice; installation is straightforward — ideal for quick renovation or existing bathrooms.
- Easy maintenance and repair: All parts are visible — cistern, pipes… Any simple issue can be accessed without demolishing walls.
- Suitable for old buildings: Works well where wall modification isn’t possible.
- Traditional stability and long lifespan: Durable if installed correctly.
❗ Disadvantages of Regular Base
- Takes more floor space: Can make the bathroom feel “crowded” if space is small.
- Harder to clean under and around corners: The floor collects dust and stains more easily.
- Less elegant appearance: Looks traditional, not modern.
- Less flexible height: Usually fixed at a standard height.
📊 Quick Comparison — Comprehensive Table
| Feature / Specification | Regular Base | Suspended Base |
|---|---|---|
| Required space | Larger — occupies the floor | Smaller — floor underneath is free |
| Appearance / Look | Traditional / standard | Modern, sleek, “clean” |
| Cleaning ease | Hard under base & corners | Easy — floor clear for wiping |
| Installation | Simple — direct installation | Complex — needs frame + wall support |
| Purchase + Installation Cost | Low | Higher — frame + installation |
| Maintenance / Repair | Easy (everything visible) | Harder — cistern inside wall |
| Height flexibility | Fixed | Adjustable as needed |
| Suitability for small spaces | Less — may feel cramped | Excellent — space-saving |
📌 When to Choose Each Type
Choose Suspended Base if:
- Your bathroom is small or medium-sized.
- You want a modern, clean look.
- You don’t mind higher cost and professional installation.
- You value easy cleaning and a “luxurious touch.”
Choose Regular Base if:
- Your budget is limited.
- You want a quick update or easy maintenance in an existing bathroom.
- You don’t want to modify walls or plumbing.
- You prefer something simple, practical, and fast.
