Geberit Monolith Sanitary Modules
A Monolith is a sanitary module: a slim unit holding the cistern, frame and flush actuation that stands in front of the wall rather than inside it. It sits between a concealed cistern and an exposed one, giving the clean look of the first without the building work. Bella Bathrooms in Kramerville, Johannesburg stocks Monolith and Monolith Plus modules for wall-hung WCs, floor-standing WCs and bidets.
No Wall Cavity Required
This is why most people choose one. A concealed cistern needs a stud wall or a chased masonry wall deep enough to bury the frame in, which on a renovation means demolition, replastering and retiling. Geberit states that Monolith can be installed in front of the wall without extensive structural modifications, and that a sanitary specialist can usually fit one in a few hours. On a South African renovation where the wall is solid brick, that is a morning's work rather than a fortnight of mess.
Heights, Finishes and Fixture Types
Monolith comes in two construction heights. The 114 cm version is particularly suitable for covering concealed cisterns of older designs and pressure flushing valves, so it is the usual choice when replacing an old installation. The 101 cm version is more space-saving and suits fitting under a window. Front cladding is glass or stoneware in white, black, lava and sand grey, over a brushed aluminium housing. Modules are made for wall-hung WCs, floor-standing WCs and bidets, the bidet version with an integrated towel rail.
Monolith Plus and Compatibility
Monolith Plus adds an integrated odour extraction unit with a quiet fan, sensor-controlled switch-on via a soft-touch button, and discreet LED lighting adjustable from warm to cool white in the Geberit Home app. Geberit states both are compatible with almost all Geberit WC ceramics and with AquaClean shower toilets, so the module does not lock you into one pan.
Check the waste position before ordering, and note this collection also carries the Monolith S-bend connection set. See the finishes at our Kramerville showroom, or compare the alternatives: Geberit wall hung toilets, the in-wall concealed cisterns, the AquaClean shower toilets a Monolith takes, or the full Geberit range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Geberit Monolith sanitary module?
It is a slim front-of-wall unit containing the cistern, supporting frame and flush actuation, finished in glass or stoneware over a brushed aluminium housing. The WC or bidet mounts to it, and the module stands against the existing wall. You get the tidy appearance of a concealed cistern installation without burying anything inside the wall, which is why it is so often specified on renovations rather than new builds.
Do I need to build a stud wall to install a Geberit Monolith?
No, and that is the point of it. Geberit states that Monolith can be installed in front of the wall without extensive structural modifications, and that a sanitary specialist can usually complete the installation in a few hours. There is no chasing into brickwork, no replastering and no retiling of a new wall face. You do still need the water supply and waste connection in a workable position.
Should I choose the 101 cm or the 114 cm Monolith?
Geberit describes the 114 cm module as particularly suitable for covering concealed cisterns of older designs and pressure flushing valves, so it is the safer choice when you are replacing an existing installation and want the old pipework hidden. The 101 cm module is more space-saving and is particularly suitable for installations under a window, where the taller unit would foul the sill.
What is the difference between Monolith and Monolith Plus?
Monolith Plus adds comfort functions to the same front-of-wall concept. It has an integrated odour extraction unit with a quiet fan for air cleaning, a sensor-controlled switch-on function operated by a soft-touch button, and discreet LED lighting that can be adjusted from warm to cool white in the Geberit Home app. Standard Monolith gives you the module, cistern and actuation without those extras.
Will a Monolith work with my toilet, or do I have to buy a matching pan?
Geberit states that Monolith and Monolith Plus are compatible with almost all Geberit WC ceramics, and also with Geberit AquaClean shower toilets, so you can pair the module with a wall-hung pan, a floor-standing pan or a shower toilet depending on the version you choose. Bidet modules are a separate version with an integrated towel rail. Confirm the specific pan against the module before ordering.
