What Is A Rimless Toilet? And What Are The Pros and Cons?

The toilet is undoubtedly one of the most important components when renovating or revamping your bathroom. Rimless toilets are becoming a popular choice for their sleek design and clean appearance, but what is a rimless toilet, and how do they differ from traditional toilets?

In this blog, we’ll explain what these toilets are as well as some rimless toilet disadvantages and advantages so you can make your own decision on the best choice for your bathroom. 

At Boro Bathrooms we have a brilliant selection of bathroom products from commercial toilets to residential options so whatever you choose you’ll be receiving stunning, high-quality toilet options.

What Is a Rimless Toilet?

A rimless toilet is quite literally a toilet without a rim. A traditional toilet has an inner ledge known as the rim where water is spread during a flush. This allows the water from flushing to reach around the whole bowl.

With a rimless toilet, there is no separate mechanism, and each time the toilet is flushed, water is forced out of the bowl at specific locations and flows around the perimeter, cleaning the entire surface.

Pros of a Rimless Toilet

There are many positives of rimless toilets that encourage people to make the switch from traditional toilets, but the main selling point is the additional cleanliness.

Better Hygiene

The hygienic design of rimless toilets is one of their main advantages. It’s a lot easier to maintain your toilet and keep it clean and germ-free when there’s no rim for debris, bacteria, and limescale to hide behind. 

Traditional toilets can build up dirt beneath the rim, making cleaning more difficult, but rimless toilets resolve this issue. The lack of crevices means there is less room for dirt and bacteria to build up over time in hard-to-reach areas. 

Easy to Clean

If you’ve had to deep-clean your toilet, then you know how difficult it can be to clean behind and underneath the rim. It’s a fiddly task that often requires smaller brushes or sponges to get the job done properly. 

Without a rim, a rimless toilet eliminates this problem and makes cleaning easy. You can wipe clean the entire surface without specialist cleaning tools and products. If you want a low-maintenance cleaning option, then a rimless toilet is the way to go.

Greater Flushing

In general, flushing systems on rimless toilets are more powerful and effective than those on standard-rimmed ones. The water flow is strategically placed to reduce the likelihood of residue and stains and ensures the entire toilet bowl is washed with each flush. 

Rimless toilets are also an environmentally friendly alternative because the direct flush mechanism usually uses less water whilst still producing a forceful flush. This type of toilet also means you won’t have to flush several times to ensure a clean bowl.

Modern Contemporary Design

A rimless toilet gives a modern, sleek style to people who value design. The streamlined appearance of a rimless toilet helps complement a modern bathroom compared to the bulky rim of a standard toilet. If you want a modern, elegant feel a rimless toilet can be great for helping to create a minimalist bathroom.

Cons of a Rimless Toilet

Although generally a great option for most bathrooms, there are some rimless toilet disadvantages, with the main one being the price. 

Higher Initial Cost

Rimless toilets can be more expensive than conventional ones, which is one of their main drawbacks and what deters people from making the change. The sophisticated flushing system and contemporary style mean that production costs are higher, leading to purchase costs being higher.

One thing to consider is the long-term advantages of the additional hygiene and cleaning convenience that can help you save money on cleaning costs and products in the long run. Despite this, if a larger upfront cost is difficult for you on a budget, this may not be the option for you.

If you’re looking for something special, however, at Boro Bathrooms it’s our mission to give our customers exceptional quality on a budget that suits you, so don’t rule out a rimless toilet just yet!

Additional installation 

Installation of rimless toilets sometimes requires hiring a specialist and altering existing installation setups due to their design and how they flush. Installation may also be a bit more tricky and take longer, but most expert plumbers should be able to do the job. The cost of hiring a specialist however can result in increased installation costs. 

If installation costs are a concern for your bathroom renovation, you can check out our blog, which outlines the costs of installing a new bathroom. 

Less Variety

Although rimless toilets are growing in popularity, they might not be as accessible as regular toilets. Styles and designs can sometimes be limited, particularly if you want to move away from the minimalist aesthetic. However, as rimless toilets become more popular, more manufacturers are beginning to provide a greater selection, so you can expect to see an increase in features and styles of rimless toilets in the coming years.

Sleek and Sanitary Toilets with Boro Bathrooms

Now you’ve got the pros and cons of a rimless toilet, it’s time to make the decision on the right toilet option for you. If you need support to help you make this choice, get in touch with our bathroom experts or come on down to one of our Greater Manchester showrooms to browse our extensive collection.

Are you ready to go ahead with a rimless toilet? If so we’ve got experts on hand to help with your bathroom installation and design.