Concealed cisterns: when the hidden flush is worth it
Concealed cisterns are popular because the bathroom reads as furniture rather than a row of china. The mechanism is ordinary. The building work around it is the part that needs thinking about.
What has to be true
- —Enough depth for the frame without stealing the shower
- —Soil pipe position that does not need a heroic bend
- —A wall or boxing that is square enough to clad
- —Access to the flush valve after the panels or tiles are on
When to stay close-coupled
If the room is already tight and the stack is in the corner, a close-coupled pan is the calmer spend. Spend the money on the shower and the waterproofing. The cistern being visible is not a failure.
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Quick answers
Can I hide the cistern in any bathroom?+
Only if there is depth for the frame and a legal way for the soil to connect. A very shallow terrace wall sometimes cannot take it without boxing into the room.
What happens if it leaks?+
You need access. We leave a route to the flush valve — through the flush plate or a panel — so a drip is a repair, not a demolition.
Is a furniture unit the same thing?+
A toilet unit hides a cistern in a cabinet you can open. A fully concealed frame hides it in the wall. Both can look tidy. The cabinet is easier to service.
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