I found this old thread, a fair portion of which deals with the consequences of using “wall hung toilet” in the thread title (notice that I avoided this trap). But it’s been almost 10 years since then, and I’d like to open up the floor for renewed discussion.
We’re in the architectural stage of building an addition, and we’re thinking of going with something that hangs from the wall and includes a washlet/bidet attachment (Mrs. ToKnow lived in Japan for a while and really misses their toilets).
My research tells me that this may necessitate structure that a traditional toilet doesn’t require (e.g., 2x6 studs rather than 2x4), but since this will all be new construction, that’s not really a big deal.
I found something that suggested that if possible, I should arrange for an access panel on the back of the wall it’s attached to permit servicing when the time comes. Has anyone experienced that? Surely all servicing can’t be done through the little 6x8-inch panels I keep seeing on the front side of the wall, can it?
Anyway, I’d greatly appreciate advice from those experienced with this type of fixture.
The most recent season of This Old House featured a mid-century modern house in Brookline, Massachusetts, and a wall-mounted toilet was one of the upgrades. I think it did involve upgrades to the wall structure but can’t remember precisely. (It looked very cool, since the tank part of the toilet is in the wall, so all you see is the bowl hanging off the wall. And you can mop under it.)
Depending on the structure of the wall, and local building regulations, it might require some sort of additional load-bearing support. For example, these US expats in France:
At my work we have a problem with them because some of our staff are damn heavy and it often leads to cracked bowls.
I recommend that you visit a local plumbing showroom. They’ll be able to tell you all about the advantages and disadvantages of wall-mounted toilets and will probably be able to tell you about some products you’ve never heard of. (For example, ever heard of a pot filler faucet? It’s one that’s wall-mounted above the range top, so you can fill, say, a pasta pot with water without having to lug it full of water from the sink to the range. Personally, I don’t see the appeal, but for some people, it’s worthwhile.)
Dunno. The ones I used to use had a tank on the roof. Where there were 6x8 panels, they only gave you space to replace the washers, and, if neccessary, close off the water pipes…
I apologize, but for some reason reading the thread headline made me think of a toilet swing, which isn’t a thing (I hope).
Of course it is - in a couple of ways!