Tornado Flush Toilets

A wall faced toilet (also called a close-coupled toilet suite) features a cistern that sits directly on top of and flush against the rear of the toilet pan, creating a seamless back panel. The back of the unit sits flat against the wall, giving a cleaner look than older exposed-plumbing models. Wall faced toilets are the most common toilet suite type sold in Australia and suit both modern and traditional bathrooms.

A rimless toilet has no enclosed channel under the bowl's lip. Traditional rimmed toilets have a hidden channel that water flows through during flushing, this is hard to clean and can harbour bacteria and limescale. A rimless bowl flushes water directly across the surface instead, making it easier to keep hygienic.

A wall-faced (close-coupled) toilet has the cistern sitting on top of and against the pan, with both visible. A behind-the-wall (in-wall/concealed) toilet hides the cistern inside the wall cavity, leaving only the pan and a flush plate visible. A wall-hung toilet goes further again, mounting the pan itself off the floor for a fully floating look.

The cistern is housed in a pre-fabricated in-wall frame (called a carrier frame or in-wall system), which is installed by a plumber before the wall is tiled or sheeted. The flush button on the wall face connects via a pneumatic or mechanical system to the cistern inside the wall. Brands like Geberit are the industry standard for in-wall frames in Australia, known for their reliability and long service life.

The standard installation height for a toilet roll holder in Australia is approximately 650–700mm from the finished floor level, positioned to the side of the toilet at a comfortable reach. It should be installed 200–300mm in front of the toilet bowl. Always follow any specific recommendations from the manufacturer.