Everyone wants to make their bathroom an island of comfort and comfort, but at the same time add to it the originality. And that's why, when repairing bathrooms, they often move away from traditional plumbing fixtures, familiar styles or standard layouts. This also applies to mixers. Let's consider more in detail one of modern and unusual kinds of the equipment for a bathroom - floor mixers.
This type of sanitary equipment, such as a floor mixer, differs:
- Large height.
- Longevity.
- With a stylish look.
- Ease of use.
Often, a floor mixer model is bought in addition to a non-standard bathtub that differs from traditional variations in size or original shape.
Device
Thanks to the concealed installation, all pipes and unsightly connections that are suitable for the mixer are masked, which is a plus to the aesthetics and beauty of the bathroom interior.
Types of
Models of floor mixers are divided by the number of "legs" into:
- one-legged( they use one-lever control);
- two-legged( in them the control is often a traditional two-valve).
If you buy a one-legged model, then a hole in the floor will have to be made one, and, accordingly, for a two-legged model of holes, two are required. The shape of the mixer can be rectangular or round.
Depending on the design, floor mixers are completely different - from ultramodern to elegant retro models.
The mixer in retro style is usually trimmed to make it look like bronze and at the same time antique. This floor mixer is well suited for classic interior, for example, as an addition to a retro bath with legs in the form of lions' paws or to an oval marble bath on the catwalk.
Material
The surface of the mixer can be glossy and matt.
For the manufacture of a floor mixer, high quality steel is usually used, which is supplemented with special coatings that protect against contamination and corrosion processes.
Most often the surface is chrome plated, so that the mixer is not only protected, but also gets an elegant look.
In addition to chrome, the surface can be colored or decorated for gold or bronze.
Floor columns for mixer
The main element of the floor mixer is a solid column, which is fixed in the floor next to the sink or bathtub. It is represented by 1-2 stanchions, ending with a spout. A shower head with a hose is attached to the upper part of the structure.
The main advantage of the floor column is its high strength due to the reliability of the materials used for its manufacture. Technologies are constantly improving, so these plumbing tools now have good quenching, resistance to moisture and a low level of wear.
Mounting
The pipes to the floor mixer type are brought from under the floor, so before installing it, make sure that you can allow underground piping in your bathroom. When mounting the mixer, follow the instructions and pay more attention to the tightness of the connections.
Before final fixing the equipment on the floor, test the structure for leaks. So you avoid problems with the operation and the need for a breakdown. When the work of the floor mixer is tested, it can be attached to the floor( for this purpose use special fasteners).
Manufacturers
Different models of floor mixers are manufactured by such companies:
- Migliore;
- Hansgrohe;
- Oras;
- Grohe;
- Gessi;
- Nicolazzi and others.
The German manufacturer Grohe floor mixer types are organically written in the author's series and correspond to the style of other products. These are functional and attractive high faucets. For example, choosing the model Ondus, you get a minimalist mixer with a moderately curved spout.
The Veris model is simple and emotional. The Allure mixer has a built-in hand shower. All Grohe faucets are finished with StarLight Chrome coating, so they shine and shine, stand long-lasting, less soiled and more scratch-resistant.
If you are looking for a white outdoor mixer for your bath, take a closer look at the PuraVida model from the German manufacturer Hansgrohe. This mixer combines new technologies and sophisticated form. Fans of vintage will like the mixer Axor Montreux, and fans of naturalness - the Axor Massaud series.
Tips
- Since the floor mixer is mounted concealed, it is better to plan its installation in your bathroom before the repair is done there. The best time to mount such a mixer is to make a complete renovation of the bathroom. There will be no problems with the installation of such special equipment and the owners of new housing, in which the finish has not yet been completed.
- When choosing a place for a floor mixer, its dimensions and service area should be taken into account. When the mixer is planned to be installed near a wall, it will not interfere, and in case of installation in the middle of the room, consider possible inconveniences of future operation.