Wall-hung sanitaryware is now dominating the bathroom market in Italy and elsewhere. They are the first choice of any interior decorator or designer. This is because of their aesthetic beauty, but also because of their functional advantages. However, compared to other sanitary ware, installation can be more laborious and not at everyone’s level. So how do you install wall-hung sanitary ware?
Can we do it ourselves? Do we need an expert plumber? Let’s find out together.
Masonry brackets
In order to install wall-hung sanitaryware, the first step is to place the brackets. Sanitary ware doesn’t magically stay up, not yet unfortunately.
There are many brackets out there, but we always suggest choosing a combination of brackets and cistern. This product is created by Geberit and is called Combifix.
Combifix is a module designed to facilitate the installation of wall-hung sanitary ware, as in one product you get the brackets and cistern for your toilet.
The product must be walled into your chosen wall. This is the most delicate moment of an installation and is generally followed by professionals to avoid serious mistakes. We always recommend that you are followed by an expert to ensure an optimal result.
But if you really want to proceed independently, let’s see how to do it calmly. First of all, check what kind of wall you have at your disposal. If it is not masonry but plasterboard, you must opt for a combination of brackets and self-supporting box. This type will rest directly on the floor, supporting everything.
Alternatively, you can have a supporting wall built, but this may take up valuable space.
If, on the other hand, you have a beautiful masonry wall, you can demolish it slightly to make room for the combifix cassette. The combifix cistern will come with all the instructions and everything you need for installation and fixing.
Make sure that you fix it carefully and level. If all goes well, you will have a support that can hold up to 400 kilograms, which is more than enough for your wall-hung sanitaryware.
Installing wall-hung sanitaryware
Once your cistern is bricked up, you need to tile it, leaving space only for the drains and threaded screws on which the sanitaryware will be installed.
During installation, the sanitary ware is generally supplied with the necessary accessories, namely the screws for fixing it to the brackets.
We also recommend adding a protective layer between the ceramic and the tiles. This layer can be made of so-called anti-noise membranes, which you can find in our shop. These will help to reduce the noise and especially the friction between the two ceramics, which could, in the long run, damage the sanitary ware or the tiles.