Varieties of wall-mounted washbasin faucets

During renovation, redevelopment or construction, you want every room to be beautiful and functional. When choosing a mixer for a sink, one has to face the problem of a huge choice. At the moment, the most popular are wall-mounted or built-in mixers.

Wall mixers look unusual. Someone might say that they are only suitable for the washbasin in the bathroom, but they are not. The faucet on the wall in the kitchen looks quite modern and aesthetically pleasing. With the right choice, it can give a room a kind of charm.

Features of wall mounted mixers.

• Hidden water pipes. During their installation, walls are crushed, water supply and sewerage are laid.
• Multifunctionality. With the right selection, you can ensure the supply of water not only to the sink, but also to the bathtub.

• Ideal for a bowl sink with a washing machine underneath. Often in small apartments there is not enough space for a separate laundry room. The sink-bowl is placed on the bedside table (washing machine), usually it does not have a hole for the mixer. This option helps to save space and hide pipes that do not look aesthetically pleasing.
• Concealed installation. It is considered the most popular now. In addition to the pipes hidden in the walls, the mixer itself also hides, leaving only the spout and valves on the surface.

Concealed faucets have a number of advantages.

• Thermostat. None of the traditional mixers can boast of maintaining a set temperature. No need to turn the valves trying to achieve the perfect result between boiling water and ice water. It is also able to maintain the temperature in the entire zone to which the mixer is connected.
• Does not stick out. It is almost impossible to catch on such a mixer or bump, slipping.
• Aesthetics and convenience. It is both beautiful and functional. The mixer can be positioned exactly at the height you need.

• Minimalism. Hidden superfluous details will help to "lighten" the appearance of the space.
• Saving space. Hidden faucets are often sewn up with plasterboard, panels or tiles. You can make several niches for storing various accessories.
• Cleaning. It is much easier to tidy up the spout and taps than all the protruding parts in a traditional mixer.
• Cascade spout. These washbasin faucets look very original and can be a great addition to a modern or original style of room design.
• Hygienic watering can. It is usually built-in, which helps to hide the hose. This solution is not only very original, but also very functional. In the kitchen, it is very convenient to use it to wash fruits and vegetables. And in the bathroom, not only take hygiene procedures, but also apply when cleaning plumbing items.

Wall mounted mixers can be divided into several groups. Each of them has its own distinctive features. Depending on the material of manufacture, all mixers are divided into several types.

• Stainless steel. Faucets in this category cost from 3.5 thousand rubles. But they have a significant plus. The factory gives a five-year warranty for such products, and their service life can exceed 25 years.

• Copper alloys. This is the most popular option for making mixers. Brass and bronze are used. The former often has a chrome finish, which makes it more difficult to identify the product by its appearance.The inside of the copper alloy faucet should be reddish or yellowish.
• Silumin. These products are the cheapest price category. The same can be said about quality. Silumin alloy is not durable and corrosion resistant. Some parts can even be broken with your fingers. Very often counterfeits for brass or steel come across, but they do not differ in durability.
• Plastic. Recently, there are more and more such products. The surface of the faucet is chrome-plated or can be made to look like an artificial stone. But there are much more negative reviews about them than positive ones.

Along the length of the tap, mixers can be:

• short;
• medium;
• long.

According to the adjustment mechanism, models are distinguished:

• dvuhventelny - you can independently regulate the supply of cold and hot water;
• single-grip - the temperature and water pressure must be adjusted independently, but this option is the most popular.
• built-in thermostat. When using it, the temperature of the water is adjusted, which then remains constant if it is not changed. It is only necessary to regulate the flow rate;
• electronic - these are new types of mixers that have already begun to conquer the market.

In turn, they are divided into several subgroups:

• non-contact - as a rule, the temperature in them is set in advance, and a special photo sensor monitors the water supply;
• touchscreens have a display on which you can select the water temperature. Switching on and off is done by touching the hand of the device;
• supermodern ones react to gestures or voice commands.

A big plus of electronic faucets is their economy in terms of water consumption.

The disadvantages of such devices are also present:

• they work from a 220 volt network or from batteries, if there is no electricity or the charge has run out, then there will be no water;
• they cost several times more expensive than conventional models;
• not every plumber will undertake their repair.

Mixers can be of a wide variety of shapes. They can be sustained in strict aristocratic traditions, obey the laws of minimalism, or be made to order.

The shape of the spout can be traditional or original, for example, made in the form of a dragon's head, an overseas flower or a soaring bird.

The shape and functionality of the mixer, as well as the material from which it will be made, depends only on your preferences. But with an abundance of products, it is sometimes very difficult to make a choice. It is worth remembering that price does not always represent quality.

It is necessary to adhere to the advice of specialists.

• You should not purchase goods in spontaneous markets or from your hands.
• Pay attention to the brand. Many firms have factories in China, but this does not affect the quality of the products. Teka, Oras, Symmetric, Standart brands are the most popular.
• It is recommended to pay attention to the name. Grohe is a German brand and Grone is a fake masquerading as it.

• In specialized stores, you can check the originality of the product. There you can also get a passport with a factory warranty and installation instructions.
• Set. Always check the presence of all parts in the mixer, fasteners and connections. The supplied flexible hose is not always the right length. Before buying, pay attention to how long the liner is required, and what fittings are planned to be used during installation.
• Brass and bronze mixers are always heavier than their plastic and aluminum counterparts. If you cannot determine the material by its appearance, try to do it by weight. Or you can look inside, usually the copper color dominates at the joints.
• It is imperative to check the functionality before purchasing.
• You should not stop your choice on the option with chips or influxes. Even if the seller assures that there is nothing wrong with this, a more serious marriage may open in the future.

The following video explains in detail how to choose a mixer.