Concealed Cisterns & Flush Plates

Concealed toilet cisterns are the ideal solution for those looking to create a sleek, minimalist style toilet space. When combined with a back to wall toilet, and a stunning flush plate you can create your dream bathroom space that is stylish and maximises your available space.

What are Concealed Toilet Cisterns?

Concealed cisterns are a type of toilet cistern that is hidden from view, typically installed behind a wall or within a cabinet. They are designed to provide a sleek and stylish look to the bathroom, while also offering a range of benefits.

Hidden Cisterns

As mentioned above, concealed cistern is a toilet flush mechanism hidden behind a wall or within a toilet unit. It is typically installed during the construction or renovation of a bathroom and is used with various different toilet designs. The cistern holds the water used to flush the toilet and is connected to the toilet pan via a flush pipe. The only visible part of the cistern is the flush plate so it is important to get one that blends in with your decor and bathroom accessories. Flush buttons are the important parts for controlling concealed cisterns, offering a variety of designs and functionalities to suit different bathroom styles. Hidden cisterns are commonly used in modern bathroom designs as they allow for a cleaner and more streamlined look and provide more space in the bathroom.

Hidden Toilet Cistern

Choosing a concealed cistern offers many benefits.

• One of the biggest advantages of a concealed cistern is its space saving design, a must in minimalist modern bathroom design. By hiding the cistern within a wall, a purpose built room divider or a WC furniture unit, you maximise the use floor space, freeing it up for other bathroom furniture or sanitary wear.
• Concealed cisterns often feature dual flush mechanisms designed to help water efficiency. Many models allow users to choose between a full flush and a half flush, depending on their needs. Not only does this help the environment by conserving water, it saves money on your water bills.
• Concealed cisterns reduce the amount of time spent cleaning the bathroom and toilet by minimising exposed surfaces. Since the cistern is hidden behind a wall or panel, and the pipework is hidden from sight, there are fewer places for dust, dirt or grime to gather. This contributes to a cleaner and more hygienic bathroom environment.
• By enclosing the cistern within a wall or unit, the noise created during flushing is muffled. This feature creates a more quiet and peaceful atmosphere in the bathroom. This is particularly beneficial in homes with children who would wake up with the sound of a toilet flushing at night or in guest bathrooms where a quiet environment is preferred.
• Cisterns are available in bottom and side inlet variations to suit your plumbing needs and which direction your water is coming from to refill the cistern after a flush.

Flush Plates

Flush plates are the visible part of the concealed cistern, and are used to control the flushing mechanism. They come in a range of styles, finishes, and designs, allowing homeowners to choose the perfect match for their bathroom décor. Some common types of flush plates include:

• Single flush plates, which feature a single button for flushing the toilet, these are usually square or round in shape
• Dual flush plates feature two buttons, one for a full flush and one for a half flush. Typically rectangular in shape the flush plate had round button or rectangular button variations.
• Decorative flush plates, which feature intricate designs and patterns to add a hint of style to the bathroom

With a choice of flush plates available, you can really customise your cistern to match your bathroom's aesthetic. Available in classic chrome, modern matt black, the blue-grey hues of gunmetal or warm tones like brushed brass and brushed bronze, to name but a few out flush plates could be the small bathroom item that makes the biggest difference. Flush plates serve three purposes, as well as the obvious one - operating the flush feature of the cistern, they are an elegant focal point and the larger plates are often the access point to get to the cistern once it's in position in the wall, to carry out repairs and routine maintenance.

Enclosed Toilet Cistern

Installing a concealed cistern and flush plate requires careful planning and fitting. We would recommended that homeowners hire a professional plumber or bathroom fitter to ensure a correct and safe installation. Once installed, concealed cisterns and flush plates require regular maintenance to ensure they keep working in tip-top condition. These include cleaning the flush plate and surrounding area to prevent the buildup of dirt or germs from spreading. Checking the cistern for leaks and water damage and replacing worn or damaged parts, such as the flush valve or fill valve as necessary.

With many concealed cisterns and flush plates being in stock and available for same day collection or next day delivery from our premises in Bowburn, there is no need to put off those DIY jobs you've been delaying any longer.