Bathware plays a crucial role in the overall design and functionality of hotel and villa bathrooms. Proper installation not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also ensures long-term reliability and customer satisfaction. In Sri Lanka, installations often follow local methods, but many hotel and villa owners are now looking to adopt European standards for a more luxurious and efficient experience.In this guide, we’ll walk you through the key differences between local and European installation methods, focusing on toilet installation, bidet positioning, and other essential bathware fixtures.
When building or renovating bathrooms, especially during slab construction, inbuilt (concealed) toilets can be a great choice to hide structural elements like pillars and create a seamless design. However they are not suitable in every situation.
Inbuilt Toilets:
Pros: Modern look, space-saving, can conceal structural elements like pillars, provides a shelf for added functionality. Easyer to clean underneath the toilet.
Cons: Higher installation cost, but maintenance access is easy through the flush button panel, making repairs manageable.
Normal Toilets:
Pros: Simpler installation and maintenance, more affordable.
Cons: Takes up more space, less aesthetically appealing.
In Sri Lanka, toilets often have wider holes due to the bidet spray placement. Ensure a width of 3 feet to allow space for the spray, typically positioned on the right side of the toilet. This provides both comfort and functionality for guests. Mount the bidet using an angle valve the angle valve you can regulate the presure and close it off in case of a leakage. (guests often drop the bidet causing it to break often).
For maximum guest comfort, maintain a bowl height of 42-46 cm for your toilets. This range adheres to European standards, ensuring accessibility and ease of use for guests of all ages.
42 cm is the minimum, offering a low seat height that works well for some, but can feel too low for older guests.
46 cm is on the higher side, ideal for those with limited mobility or taller individuals.
Remember, the seat will raise the user an additional 2 cm, so account for this when choosing the toilet height to ensure overall comfort.
The heights above are based on the final floor height, often systems are installed when the final floor isn't in place, take this into account.
