Geberit in London

Geberit at a glance

Founded

1874, as a one-man operation in the old town of Rapperswil, Switzerland

Headquarters

Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland; Geberit shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange

In the UK

Geberit Sales Ltd., Geberit House, Edgehill Drive, Warwick

Firsts

The first plastic cistern in 1952 and the concealed cistern in 1964, by Geberit's own account

Ranges

WC systems, toilets and AquaClean shower toilets, flush plates, urinals, washplace, shower and bath, and piping and drainage systems

Flushing

Dual flush cisterns, with an average of 3 to 6 litres per flush

At Faura

Duofix frame with Sigma 12 cm concealed cistern and a Type 10 remote flush button in the working WC, Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1 (trade, by appointment).

Geberit at Faura, London

Both pieces below are installed in the working WC on the lower floor of the Faura Interior Design Residency. The frame and cistern sit behind the wall; the flush button is visible.

Behind the wall: Duofix and Sigma

A wall-hung WC needs a frame and a cistern hidden in the wall. Geberit Duofix frames carry the WC and the concealed cistern; the flush plate is the only visible part of the system.

• Sigma flushing system: 112 cm construction height and front actuation, with barrier-free and height-adjustable options, a corner element, optional odour extraction and compatibility with Geberit remote flush actuation.
• Omega flushing system: construction heights of 112, 98 and 82 cm, with top actuation at the lower heights and particularly small actuator plates.
• Compatibility: flush plates share the series name of the cistern they work with, so Sigma plates fit Sigma cisterns and Omega plates fit Omega cisterns.

Flush plates and flush controls · Concealed cisterns · Duofix with Sigma 12 cm (UP320)

Type 10 remote flush button

Instead of a full-size flush plate, the WC at Faura uses a Geberit Type 10 remote flush actuation: a small round button that can be placed away from the cistern. Geberit lists pneumatic dual-flush versions for Sigma cisterns, and its remote flush controls are also available in a touchless version.

Type 10 remote flush actuation

Flush plates

Geberit's Sigma flush plates run from Sigma01 to Sigma80, in round or square designs and materials from plastic and metal to glass and natural stone.

• Sigma40: 4 mm deep, three times thinner than Geberit's other actuator plates, in eleven colours and materials, with customised finishes to match taps.
• Sigma50: a range of materials and colours, and customised designs.
• Sigma70 and Sigma80: a frameless plate with a floating effect, and touchless flush actuation.
• Comfort functions: DuoFresh odour extraction, an orientation light and an anti-fingerprint coating on selected plates.

Specifying Geberit through Faura

1. 01
   Plan the bathroomBook a private visit and plan the WC with the ceramics, brassware and finishes of the bathroom.
2. 02
   Choose the systemSelect the frame and cistern for the wall construction, then the flush plate or remote button and any comfort functions.
3. 03
   Technical packageGeberit's product catalogue provides CAD data, product data sheets and dimensions; Faura includes them in the specification pack.
4. 04
   Order and deliveryFaura raises the order for the Geberit parts with the rest of the bathroom and coordinates delivery to the UK site.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I see Geberit at Faura in London?

The working WC on the lower floor of the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, is built on a Geberit Duofix frame with a Sigma 12 cm concealed cistern and a Type 10 flush button, and can be seen by appointment. Geberit's own showroom finder lists other UK showrooms.

Where can I buy Geberit in London?

Interior designers, architects and developers can specify and order Geberit through Faura together with the rest of a bathroom. Geberit also sells through specialist dealers and showrooms.

Where is Geberit based?

Geberit is headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland, where it was founded in 1874. Its UK company, Geberit Sales Ltd., is based at Geberit House in Warwick.

What is a Geberit Duofix frame?

A Duofix frame is an installation frame that sits inside the wall and carries a wall-hung WC and its concealed cistern. The frame at Faura is 112 cm high, with a Sigma 12 cm concealed cistern.

Which flush plates fit a Sigma cistern?

Plates in the Sigma range, from Sigma01 to Sigma80. Geberit plates share the series name of the cistern they fit, and Sigma cisterns can also be operated by Geberit remote flush actuation, as at Faura.

What is the Geberit Type 10 flush button?

It is a small, round remote flush actuation for Geberit concealed cisterns. Geberit lists pneumatic dual-flush versions for Sigma cisterns, and remote flush controls are also available in a touchless version.

How much water does a Geberit cistern use?

Geberit cisterns use dual flush technology, with an average consumption of 3 to 6 litres per flush, so either a full or a reduced flush can be chosen.

Can I get CAD or BIM files for Geberit products?

Yes. Geberit's product catalogue provides CAD data, product data sheets and exact dimensions, and its UK technical pre-sales team supplies 2D and 3D files. Faura includes them in the specification pack.

How much does Geberit cost, and what are the lead times?

Both depend on the frame, cistern, flush plate and comfort functions chosen. Faura prepares trade quotations for each project and confirms timing for each order.