What is a rimless toilet and which are the best!

Rimless toilets have been around a while but if you’ve only come across them recently and are wondering what all the fuss is about, then look no further. 

A rimless toilet is a toilet without a rim where the water would normally flow from in a traditional toilet. Instead of water flushing down, a rimless toilet has a flushing system that shoots water towards the edge and around the toilet bowl leaving no spots missed.

A rimless toilet changes the way water enters the bowl during flushing. It uses a rear-mounted valve that pushes water into the bowl horizontally along the sides. There are no hidden crevices for waste to enter and get stuck. It produces a cleaner flush every time.

What are the advantages of a rimless toilet?

The main advantage of a rimless toilet is that it is a far more hygienic style of toilet. In removing the rim, the space in a standard toilet which is the biggest breeding ground for germs to build is eliminated. It makes the rimless toilet much easier to clean because there are no hidden spaces that can’t be seen or reached. This basically means you can see the entire surface area of the toilet pan that needs to be cleaned.

Rimless toilets also generally use much less water than rimmed toilets because the flush system employed is much more efficient. Instead of water travelling directly down, its circular route around the toilet covers more of the pan which means less water in total is required to clean the toilet.

Less water means lower water bills, making the rimless toilet a cost-effective solution for your bathroom as well. Despite being a new relatively new type of toilet, it’s one that is now fairly commonplace and affordable meaning anyone who’s building a new bathroom or renovating an old one can have one installed.

Are there any drawbacks with rimless toilets?

Customer feedback on our range of rimless toilets at Robertson has been nothing but positive. Customers love the no-fuss, easy to clean toilet bowls as well as the cost savings associated with using less water. The one bit of feedback we have read about but not encountered ourselves is that rimless toilets can splash at times, but that is also true of rimmed toilets if the water level in the cistern is not correct.

What are the best rimless toilets?

There’s a great range of rimless toilets to choose from with a wide variety of styles and types from wall hung toilets to back to wall toilets. American Standard are one of the leaders in rimless toilet suite design with some of our favourites featured below, however, all of the leading brands including Elementi, Parisi, Grohe and ArtCeram are now on the rimless toilet bandwagon, so you have plenty of options to choose from:

1. American Standard Heron Hygiene Toilet Suite

The Heron Hygiene Toilet Suite is a great choice for the modern bathroom with an extremely sophisticated look and feel thanks to a few subtle design traits like its low profile cistern that is nicely balanced by its thin soft-close seat.

Along with the fact that it’s a rimless toilet, it also has a skirted base which allows for an even quicker and easier clean. As a back to wall toilet, you’ll have all your plumbing and piping concealed giving a nice, tidy appearance.

With a 4-star WELS water efficiency rating that uses only 4.5L per full flush, you’ve got a great cost-effective option to consider right away.

2. Elementi Uno Toilet Suite

Available in Top and Bottom inlets to suit a wide range of applications, the new range of Elementi toilets combine timeless design and simple functionality. The Elementi Uno back-to-wall toilet suite combines the classic look with rimless clean providing you with an easy-to-clean, hygienic option.

The Uno rimless toilet achieves a 4 Star WELS rating for water efficiency, with a 3 litre half flush and 4.5-litre full flush. This compares to a 6 litre flush for more traditional rimmed designs, so potential water savings of up to 50% every time you flush.

The Elementi Uno also features a soft close seat and is hand finished in vitreous china.

3. Parisi Ellisse MKII

The innovative design of the Parisi Ellisse MKII rimless toilet projects water rather than the traditional flushing mechanism where water pours down the rim. Through the powerful delivery of water and open rim design, maximum cleaning of the inner bowl is achieved whilst preventing water to splash over the edge. Functionality is combined with an appealing design. The compact, smooth-sided toilet is complete with the impressive new Parisi slim lift-off soft close seat.

The Parisi Ellisse MKII has a 4 Star WELS rating, with a 4.5-litre full flush and 3 litre half flush and has an anti-bacterial finish for further protection.

4. American Standard Cygnet Hygiene Toilet Suite

The Cygnet Hygiene Toilet Suite is a slightly more compact choice compared to the Heron making it an ideal choice for the smaller bathroom in an apartment or an ensuite.

Its European design is defined by its sweeping curves and elegance for those that appreciate a more expressive aesthetic. Like the Heron, it’s a back to the wall toilet which is extremely versatile, concealing all its plumbing in a discreet and natural way.

It too boasts a 4-star WELS water efficiency rating thanks to its Double Vortex Flushing System and is made from quality hand-finished vitreous China.

5. Grohe Sensia Arena Shower Toilet

If you are looking for something a bit different, take a look at the Grohe Sensia wall mounted shower toilet.

GROHE Sensia Arena stands for Intelligent Care. Behind it are visionary ideas from GROHE, the most modern technology available and the unparalleled ability to combine it all. Enjoy innovative functions that are tailored to your personal needs. More comfortable, hygienic and soothing than using paper, with the GROHE Sensia Arena you can experience a new standard of personal hygiene.

The Grohe Sensia shower toilet comes packed with features including automatic cleaning, massage spray, air dryer, nightlight and more. All of this can be controlled from the Grohe app, allowing you to save personal settings. The Grohe Sensia has won numerous design awards and you can learn more about the features and awards on the product page linked above.

6. American Standard Acacia Evolution Toilet Suite

The Acacia Evolution Toilet Suite is a special rimless toilet that has some unique and ingenious features that really do separate it out from the pack.

The first is its Good Design award-winning Aqua Ceramic finish made using super hydrophilic technology that prevents dirt and dark ring stains from sticking to its surface. This gives it a great ability to maintain a smooth and shiny appearance.

On top of this, it also has Proguard protection which prevents silica in the water from building up on the surface, inhibiting unsightly water stains. Coupled with its antibacterial glaze that kills 99% of bacteria, you’re left with one of the most hygienic toilets on the market.

This toilet is also available as both a back to wall and a wall hung toilet for those that prefer the latter. 

7. ArtCeram File Wall Hung Rimless Toilet

Rounding out our list of the best rimless toilets is the ArtCeram File wall hung rimless toilet. Inspired by the Italian Studio Meneghello Paolelli, File toilet pans and bidets continue Artceram's tradition of contemporary bathware and bring a stylish touch of class to any bathroom design.

Make your next toilet a rimless toilet

As you can see, there are some great reasons and great products to choose from when it comes to rimless toilets. When you consider its fantastic design features, the ease of clean, the environmental and economical benefits of saving water and the choices available - they make a very compelling case for themselves so get in touch with us today!