Sanitaryware guide

Wash basins

Tabletop, wall-mounted, counter, half-pedestal and integrated basins in many shapes and finishes.

• Tabletop basins sit on the counter and become a feature.
• Wall-mounted and half-pedestal basins save floor space in small bathrooms.
• Counter and integrated basins suit larger vanities.

Water closets

Floor-mounted, wall-hung and one-piece closets.

• Wall-hung closets free the floor, are easy to clean under, and keep the cistern inside the wall.
• One-piece closets have a smooth, single-body shape.
• Features to look for: dual flush and a soft-close seat.

Squatting pans

Indian-style pans for bathrooms where they are still preferred.

• Easy to clean with a smooth ceramic surface.
• Pair with a suitable flush tank, listed below.

Urinals

For homes, offices, schools and commercial washrooms.

• Compact wall-mounted urinals with easy-to-clean surfaces.
• Some models have a sensor flush.

Cisterns and flush tanks

The tank that stores and releases the flush water.

• Dual-flush cisterns give a smaller flush for liquid and a larger one for solid waste, which saves water.
• Concealed cisterns sit inside the wall for a clean look and quieter flushing.
• PVC cisterns are light and do not rust, a practical choice for hard water.
• Ceramic cisterns match the pan and are easy to wipe clean.
• Capacity is usually 6 to 10 litres.

CP fittings

Taps, mixers, showers and other chrome-plated bath and kitchen fittings.

• Match finishes across the tap, shower and accessories.
• Choose fittings together with the basin so the tap height and spout fit.