Planning repairs in the bathroom and buying plumbing, rarely anyone thinks about the importance of choosing a good, quality mixer. And in vain, because this is one of the most important devices.
After reading this article, you can easily determine for yourself which mixer is best to buy for a bathroom.
Types of Bathroom Faucets
- Two-valve mixers consist of two independent valves, responsible for the supply of cold and hot water respectively. These models are considered to be the simplest and at the same time reliable.
- Single-lever mixers are more modern and allow you to adjust both the water temperature and its pressure literally with one hand movement.
- Thermostatic mixers have the ability to record the water temperature.
- Non-contact faucets are considered the technique of the new generation, since they do not require the rotation of the handles. Water is supplied automatically, it is only necessary to bring the hand under the tap.
- Non-standard models of mixers: mortise (which are installed on the side of the bath), outdoor (for a spacious bath in the style of hi-tech), for bidets (they have a hinge for changing the direction of the jet), etc.
How to choose a bath mixer?
Now, after you find out what kind of bathroom faucets are, it's time to choose the most reliable one. Acquiring for its
- Practicality and durability. The best option for the case is brass, for fasteners - stainless steel, and as a coating - chrome.
- The convenience of using the mixer and its functionality, which depends only on your preferences.
- Matching the chosen mixer model and the interior style of your bathroom. Agree that for a classic or retro-style will be ideal two-valve cranes, decorated with bronze enamel "antique".