Rimless toilet: what it means, advantages and how to choose the right model

“Rimless” has become one of the most searched terms when choosing a new toilet. In this IdeaCasa guide, we briefly explain what it means, its advantages, and what you need to check before ordering, with examples from the Italian Artceram collections.

What is a rimless toilet?

In a classic toilet, the inner rim has a turned-down lip underneath which water flows during flushing. The area under this lip is not visible and is difficult to clean. A rimless (“without a lip”) toilet has an open interior: water is directed directly onto the walls of the bowl, without that hidden area.

Advantages of a rimless toilet

• Easier to clean: the entire inner surface is accessible with the brush.
• Better hygiene: fewer places where limescale and residue can accumulate.
• Stays cleaner for longer: no marks appear in hard-to-reach areas.

Wall-hung or floor-standing?

Wall-hung toilet

It attaches to a frame with a concealed cistern built into the wall. The floor remains clear under the toilet, making it easy to clean and giving the bathroom a more spacious feel. It requires a wall or plasterboard for the frame and must be planned from the start of the renovation. For Artceram wall-hung sanitary ware, the ACA052 fixing kit is available.

Floor-standing toilet

It is the right solution when you do not want to break into the walls or when replacing an existing toilet. The “back to wall” (wall-mounted) version conceals the connections and looks almost as clean as a wall-hung model. Different fixing kits are available, depending on the model and installation:

• ACA039 concealed fixing kit;
• ACA020 side fixing kit;
• ACA103 vertical fixing kit;
• waste connection for floor-standing toilet.

If you prefer a visible cistern, the File 2.0 monobloc toilet is also available, with a cistern and soft-close seat.

Artceram rimless models

• Atelier – soft lines, with a soft-close seat; matching bidet Atelier.
• File 2.0 – with a Slim soft-close seat; matching bidet File 2.0.
• Monet – with a soft-close seat; matching bidet Monet.
• Ten – with seat; matching bidet Ten.

And if you want even more: the smart toilet

For those looking to save the space of a bidet, the Hype Artceram is a smart toilet with an integrated bidet function. It also requires an electrical supply next to the toilet, so it must be planned before the final finishes.

What to check before ordering

• Installation type: wall-hung or floor-standing.
• Existing waste: the position and type of connection, checked with the plumber.
• Frame or cistern: compatibility with the chosen toilet.
• Fixing kit: suitable for the model and installation.
• Matching bidet: same collection and same finish.

We’ll help you choose

Artceram is the manufacturer; IdeaCasa is the retailer in Romania. Tell us what type of installation you have in your bathroom and which style you prefer, and we’ll recommend the right toilet, bidet, and fixing accessories.

Request a quote

The final configuration (frame, cistern, connections) is determined together with the plumber. The price and delivery time are confirmed upon request.