Installing The Urinal: Do’s and Don'ts of Choosing The Right Fittings

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For a bathroom space to be designed and curated, there are various designs and styles that you can play with. One such recent trend that has been observed is installing a urinal closet in the house. Although this might sound absurd at first if you give it some thought, it does make sense to have a separate urinal in the bathroom. 

If you are also planning to install a urinal in your bathroom then you have landed in the right place. So far you might have seen urinals being installed in public washrooms only, but now this trend is changing. Urinal closets are gaining popularity among private bathrooms as well. 

Why install a bathroom urinal?

Among the various bathroom styles, installing a urinal is becoming one of the trending styles to be followed. Here are some of the major benefits of having a bathroom urinal:

  • Better hygiene conditions 

Installing a urinal will help you restore your bathroom hygiene conditions as there would be two different dedicated spaces for both males and females in the house. This will provide both a needed sense of privacy and better hygiene conditions. 

  • Space utilization 

As per the availability in the bathroom, you can install sleek designs of urinals that will resonate with the overall theme of your bathroom. You can explore Kito with Spreader Urinals by Johnson Bathrooms. 

  • Increased efficiency 

Having a separate urinal in your bathroom will allow you to increase the efficiency of your bathroom and make it look elegant with a stylish urinal at the same time. For an elegant look of your bathroom, you can try Twine Nxt With 6V Dc Dual Flush Sensor Urinals, or Archi Urinals Urinals by Johnson Bathrooms. 

  • Low maintenance

Urinals are easy to maintain if you are purchasing from a reliable and durable brand like Johnson Bathrooms. Designs by the brand are made of highly durable material and hence require low maintenance throughout the period, also they are long-lasting and will not be required to be replaced for at least 2-3 years. 

  • Easy cleaning 

Compared to other bathroom toilet seats, a urinal is easier to clean and does not require thorough cleaning. 

How to pick the right urinal for your bathroom?

For your perfect bathroom with the best sanitary fitting, you wouldn’t want to install a bathroom urinal just for the sake of it, you would require it to resonate with the overall theme of the bathroom. Hence, here are a few tips to consider while choosing the right urinal closet for your bathroom. 

  • Durable material

Choose a highly durable material that won’t be required to be replaced for at least 2-3 years and will last for a longer period, making it a value-for-money investment. 

  • Finish of the material

The material should have a fine glossy finish which will make it appear more elegant and clean. 

  • Easy to clean and maintain design 

The design should not be complex because it makes the cleaning process complicated. A simpler design is better as it looks more classy and sophisticated as well. 

  • Size of the urinal closet 

Pick the right size of the urinal as per the available bathroom space and your preference. For a smaller bathroom space go with a smaller urinal such as Ruby Flat Back Urinals by Johnson Bathrooms, whereas with large available bathroom space, you can go with bigger urinals as well. 

  • Flushing technology 

Deciding whether you want a traditional/wall-mounted flush or want to have a concealed cistern will also depend on the availability of space in your bathroom and will further impact the look of your bathroom. 

  • Installation process

Easy to install urinal is better than a complex one as it will further increase the cost of repair and replacement if required and additional costs of plumber with installation charges, making it an expensive investment. 

Trends in urinal fittings

Here are two broad classifications of urinals for you to choose from for installing in your bathroom space. 

  • Flush Urinal 

These are the traditional urinal fittings that can be observed in the majority of bathroom spaces be it commercial or residential. Their functioning is similar to that of a normal toilet and is incorporated with the similar standard flushing technology.

Most of the available designs are from the category of Flush Urinal fittings only. 

Since the flush urinal is more common and easily available in the market it is also the most affordable option available and has more designs & styles available. 

This makes Flush Urinal an easy affordable and value-for-money investment. 

  • Waterless Urinal  

These are the second broad classification among the urinals and can be incorporated in either commercial or residential bathrooms, depending on the preferences. The major difference between a flush urinal and a waterless urinal is the flushing process used here. The designs of these urinal fittings are not common and have a different approach to flushing the waste. Here the flushing of waste is done using the force of gravity. 

Instead of using the force of water being flown in the bowl, the liquid flows down with the help of gravity and saves water on a large scale. 

Depending on your preference you can choose the styles that appeal the most to you and also on the availability of the design in the market. 

Johnson Bathrooms and Urinal Fittings

If you are looking to renovate your bathroom space, and thinking about installing a urinal closet, do your thorough research about the available options in the market based on several factors such as affordability, high-quality materials, durability of materials, brand reliability, and most importantly the designs and styles of the bathroom urinal? 

Johnson Bathrooms has been working in the industry for over sixty years now and has developed various designs that are highly durable and value for money with the best possible quality. 

Try visiting the experience centers established by the brand and witness the quality before investing in the urinal designs. For more information, you can also get in touch with our experts. 

FAQ

1. What are the different types of urinal fixtures?

Ans. Different types of urinal fixtures include: wall mounted, trough urinals, floor mounted urinals, and waterless urinals. 

2. How is a urinal attached to the wall?

Ans. For hanging a wall urinal, screw the brackets to the wall and slide the unit down to secure it. Then use the fixing holes at the bottom to secure the urinal to the wall. 

3. What are the walls between urinals called?

Ans. The walls between urinals are called, urinal partitions, or hang screens. These are used to create a partition between urinals in the men’s room.