Sanitary Ware in Lagos: WC sets, wash hand basins & bath tubs

What is sanitary ware?

Sanitary ware is the ceramic and fixed equipment in a bathroom or toilet — the WC (water closet), wash hand basin, bath tub, urinal and related items. Because they stay in your building for many years and are hard to change once tiles are in, it is worth choosing well.

Types of WC we sell

See WC and toilet sets, wall-hung WCs and our luxury and designer WCs.

S-trap or P-trap? The question every plumber will ask

The “trap” is where the WC’s waste leaves the bowl. An S-trap WC drains down into the floor — this is very common in Nigerian buildings. A P-trap WC drains backwards into the wall. Before you buy, check where your waste pipe comes out, and measure from the finished wall to the centre of the waste pipe. Send us that measurement and we will show you the WCs that fit.

Plan the bathroom layout before you buy

Good sanitary ware can still feel wrong in a badly planned bathroom. Before the plumber starts, agree on these points:

• Leave comfortable space in front of the WC and at each side, so it does not feel cramped.
• Decide the position of the shattaf beside the WC and bring a water point there.
• Set the basin height and mirror position for the people who will use it most.
• Place the floor drain where the shower water naturally flows, and slope the floor towards it.
• For wall-hung WCs, build the frame and hidden tank in before blockwork and tiling are finished.

Choosing a wash hand basin

• Standing (pedestal) basin — the classic basin on a column that hides the pipes.
• Table-top (vessel) basin — sits on a counter or cabinet; pair it with a tall or wall-mounted mixer.
• Wall-hung basin — saves floor space in small toilets.
• Cabinet (vanity) basin — basin and storage in one, often with a mirror.

See wash hand basins and bathroom cabinets.

Bath tubs and jacuzzis

A freestanding bath tub makes a master bathroom feel like a hotel suite. Before you buy, check three things: the space (including room to walk around it), your water heater size (a bath needs much more hot water than a shower) and the floor, which must carry the weight of a full tub. See bath tubs and jacuzzis.

Offices, schools, churches and hotels

For washrooms that serve many people, we supply urinals, WCs, basins, hand dryers and exhaust fans in project quantities. See washroom equipment or send us your BOQ.

How to check sanitary ware before it leaves the shop

1. Look along the glaze in good light — it should be smooth, even and free of cracks or chips.
2. Check that the flush fittings, seat and fixing bolts are in the box.
3. Confirm the trap type (S or P) and the measurement you need.
4. For a set, make sure the WC and basin match in colour and style.

Want something special?

Our Luxury Collection includes the Royal Gold WC and standing basin set with pearl mosaic panels, gold mirror-finish designer WCs, marble-effect WCs and colourful designer WCs — made for bathrooms that should impress. For a complete plan, read our bathroom renovation materials checklist.