Retrofitting a shower toilet is really easy
Why choose a shower toilet?
A shower toilet can significantly upgrade a bathroom. Even if the bathroom is in good condition, there are various reasons to retrofit a shower toilet.
1. Ideal personal hygiene: A shower toilet is a toilet with an integrated bidet function. It gently cleans the intimate area with water, which is more thorough and hygienic than using toilet paper. This can prevent infections and improve general well-being.
2. Greater comfort: Many users find cleaning with water more pleasant than with toilet paper.
3. Practical functions: Modern shower toilets often have additional functions, such as a heated seat, dryer, odour extraction, an orientation light or a Lady shower. Going to the toilet becomes an experience.
4. Accessibility: A shower toilet can help older people or people with limited mobility increase their independence in the bathroom.
Can a toilet with a bidet function be retrofitted in any bathroom?
It is almost always possible to retrofit a shower toilet. The most suitable model depends on the living situation or bathroom design. Adaptable shower toilet seats such as Geberit AquaClean Tuma are suitable for rental properties, where it is usually not possible to replace the WC ceramic appliance. On the other hand, completely replacing the WC ceramic appliance is possible for homeowners. There are two options:
1. Quickly refurbish the toilet with an adaptable shower toilet seat: You can easily add a bidet function to your existing toilet by retrofitting it with a adaptable shower toilet seat such as Geberit AquaClean Tuma. No structural measures are required to use the attachment. Attachments are the easiest way to refurbish a toilet in a rental property.
2. Replace the existing toilet completely: If you want to completely replace your toilet, you can install a complete shower toilet system such as Geberit AquaClean Mera, Sela and Alba. Depending on the model, you can enjoy the full range of functions and at the same time focus on design, because modern shower toilet systems are almost indistinguishable from conventional toilets.
In both cases, a power connection is required, but depending on the model, a power socket near the toilet might be sufficient. Otherwise, an electrician can set up the connection so that the plumber can install the shower toilet.
As soon as there is a power connection, the shower toilet can be retrofitted easily. Geberit AquaClean shower toilets can generally be installed by one person, usually in less than an hour. So, it’s possible to retrofit a shower toilet without extensive renovation measures.
Clever solutions from Geberit
A shower toilet offers numerous advantages and innovative functions. A Geberit shower toilet can generally be retrofitted in almost all bathrooms.
Replacing the existing toilet
For Geberit AquaClean Mera, Sela and Alba models, this means replacing the existing WC ceramic appliance. A new Geberit AquaClean shower toilet is easy to install. Installation aids integrated in the packaging make installation much easier.
Retrofitting a shower toilet with Geberit AquaClean Tuma shower toilet
AquaClean Tuma is available as a complete system and as an attachment. The AquaClean Tuma adaptable shower toilet seat can be combined with many conventional WC ceramic appliances. Geberit offers an online ceramics calculator to ensure that a combination is possible. It determines whether the AquaClean Tuma attachment will fit based on the dimensions of the existing sanitary ceramic.
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