The best bathroom faucets: ranking manufacturers

The water faucet is an ingenious invention of the beginning of the 20th century, which made it possible to mix hot and cold water not in a bath or sink, but in a plumbing system. As a result, water flows out of the drain, the temperature of which can be adjusted to the most comfortable value. This allowed the use of running water for hygiene procedures, which significantly increased the general living standard of the population and the quality of the procedures themselves.

Over the years of the evolution of the mixer, a number of independently developing areas for its improvement have appeared. Various materials and technologies have also been tested. In this article we will give a brief overview of the most famous manufacturers of faucets and their design features, and also try to make a rating of the most popular models for bathrooms.

A lot of companies are engaged in the production of bathroom faucets, among which there are brands with almost a century of history and relatively new companies that are actively and successfully conquering the market. We will start the rating of the best manufacturers with the most famous and appreciating their reputation, whose product quality is a kind of benchmark. It is to him that their numerous competitors strive, often copying products of famous brands.

Of course, the first thing to mention European companies that have long and reliably maintained leadership in the quality of their products and are proud of their long history.

One of the oldest plumbing manufacturers in the world - Grohe currently turning into a multinational company with production not only in Germany, where it originated, but also on the whole continent, has long and reliably maintained leadership in the world in quality and quantity of products.

The company's products are perfectly adapted to each other, which makes it possible to mount them in various combinations without any difficulties, which is very convenient for designing a bathroom in almost any style. True, quite a lot of fakes appear on the company's mixers to discredit the brand. However, determining them is quite simple - by the gigantic difference in price. True Grohe products will last a long time, providing not only comfort, but also significant water savings due to the many know-how offered by this constantly evolving company.

Longtime competitor Grohe is a company with the consonant name Hansgrohe, is considered one of the oldest manufacturers of plumbing and is in no way inferior in terms of quality requirements for goods. Production is concentrated in Germany, the USA, France, the Netherlands and China.

Wasserkraft is another German manufacturer of sanitary equipment. Products under this brand in no way contradict the formula “true German quality”. One of the credo of the company is reliability. Mixers are thoroughly tested. According to technical documentation, they must withstand at least 500,000 open-close cycles, which in practice means at least 20 years of excellent work.

Relatively young German manufacturer Kludi It also produces faucets of the highest quality, which, of course, seriously affects their price. The lineup of the company is huge. Only the most advanced mixing and water supply technologies and various fixing methods are used. One of the disadvantages could be considered a very high price, but in this case it is justified by the quality and reliability of the products.

Danish company Damixa has been steadily holding onto the market for more than 50 years, expanding sales. Today it is the largest European manufacturer of sanitary ware. Continuous product development leads to the creation of highly functional, high-tech, convenient, safe and economical products. High requirements for product quality provide long-term maintenance-free use.

Italian company offers very expensive and stylish products. Bandini. Numerous series of mixers satisfy almost any consumer demand. The widest model range makes it possible to choose plumbing for any style - from classic to high-tech. In this case, as expected, quality does not suffer at all.

One of the oldest mixer manufacturers is a French company Jakob delafon, in the European market for more than a century. Products of this manufacturer have always been distinguished by quality and the highest design requirements. Modern products continue these traditions. In the vast range of models, you can choose a solution for the most sophisticated styles, as well as for modern minimalism. One of the areas of work of the company's specialists is to constantly take into account the opinions of customers. One of the benefits of Delafon products remains relatively low price.

Recognized leaders in the plumbing segment and in particular bath faucets are catching up with manufacturers from Eastern Europe. Czech company Lemark produces the widest range of relatively inexpensive mixers. Imported components ensure the durability of the products. Faucets are usually mounted without problems, as The company provides options for picking in various conditions.

Bulgarian company Vidima also offers relatively inexpensive mixers. Sales of this brand in Russia during the second ten years remain one of the highest.This can largely be explained by the low price, but at the same time, the quality of the products remains at the highest level.

Russian-Chinese manufacturer Idddis perfectly mastered the market of Russia and the former Soviet Union. Products are maximally adapted to domestic water supply systems. The company confidently gives a 10-year warranty on its products, but in practice, with careful care, this period can be extended by half.

Its main competitor in the Russian market is Finnish-Russian company Varion. The production is located in St. Petersburg at the facilities of the Soviet factory “Banner of October”, where the latest technologies are introduced and actively used. The lineup includes more than 500 models. Products are of the highest quality.

The choice of faucets at present is not very difficult, there are many of them. However, as often happens, one of the main selection criteria is still the price of the goods.

Those for whom functionality remains the most important selection criterion, and design or new technologies fade into the background, often acquire the least expensive models.

Russian manufacturers offer a fairly wide selection of inexpensive mixers. More often they are distinguished by a classic design, without any know-how.

Simple Name Mixers ProfSan PSM distinguished by high quality, classic shapes and an important indicator in the budget segment - maintainability.

However, more often in this price category you can still find Chinese models. Classical form the most popular mixer Loffrei LF82310 - a vivid example of this. Keeping the technical basis unchanged, the manufacturer is experimenting with color performance. There are also Chinese replicas and more modern designs, for example, Oute N31, Ledeme H38 or Frud R22.

The products of well-known European manufacturers also fall into this category, but do not forget about the widest possibilities of fakes for well-known brands.

Mixers belonging to the so-called middle class are very widely represented on the market. Almost all well-known brands offer products in this price category.

Almost all popular models of the Czech company LeMark fall into the middle class category. The stylish LeMark LM 4712G can be considered classic in this group. Reliability is combined with an exquisite appearance, but this model is not for everyone. But it will help lovers of the retro style to solve some problems, as it has a number of new technologies hidden in a stylized case.

Stylish and reliable middle-class mixers are produced by German companies. The Grohe Euroeco model is presented in a number of modifications, common to which is a special aerator device, creating a so-called soft stream that reduces noise and water consumption.

Hansgrohe logis also has a number of modifications, characterized by the highest quality and durability.

Company Roca also offers a number of models in this price category. For instance, Moai 5A for bath and shower. Modern design and quality, combined with a relatively low price, often play in favor of this particular model.

Of course, the range of leading manufacturers of plumbing was not without premium models. Functional and reliable products of this price group are disproportionately expensive in comparison with budget options, sometimes their cost is ten times higher than the models of the previous category. Not many can afford such equipment.

Grohe Essense New - a functional system installed on board the bath. At the same time, only the most necessary flow control elements come out, a drain and a shower head, whose flexible hose is hidden in a special hole. The system completely frees up the bathroom space from any technical problems.

Extremely expensive floor model Hansgrohe metris only suitable for a very large bathroom, as it is mounted next to the bathroom on a special rack. There are similar models in the Grohe arsenal, for example, Grohe Grandera.

A number of premium models are offered by an Italian company Bandini. Thermostatic mixer Bandini antika with classic valves looks elegant and modern.

Structurally, bathroom faucets were divided into several independent, independently developing areas.

Faucets with a long spout - a widespread option. This versatile design allows you to turn the spout to direct the flow as desired into the bathtub or sink. These are the mixers produced by Soviet industry. They are very well suited for small rooms when the bathtub and sink are placed side by side.

Iddis Vane and Iddis Praktic continue the classic line of domestic mixers. They are adapted for the conditions of bathrooms and combined bathrooms, which are still widespread in standard apartments in the former Soviet Union.

Vidima orion has almost the same design, and the length of the spout reaches 40 cm.

Wasserkraft Aller and Grohe Costa - quite expensive models with a long spout, characterized by the highest build quality and long life.

Short spout taps are also widespread. They function perfectly in bathrooms installed separately from the sink, or in showers. Such a spout is made cast in the mixer body, it does not rotate, which significantly increases the service life of the product.

Grohe Euroeco and Hansgrohe Logis are examples of this type of classic mixer. In the domestic market there is adapted Model Roca Moai 5A.

When bathtubs and sinks are separately installed, faucets without spout are used to connect the shower. This design is widespread for a hygienic shower mounted in a bidet.

Grohe Eurosmart New, like many models of this German company, is equipped with water-saving systems and a temperature controller.

Popular option Hansgrohe Logis modelsnot equipped with a spout is another example of the highest build quality.

Hygienic shower LeMark Pramen LM 3318C can be mounted in the shower cabin, changing the hygienic watering can to the usual one.

The name of this category of faucets comes from the fact that all of their technical elements, except those that regulate the flow of water, a spout and a hose with a watering can, are hidden either in the wall, or under the bath or in any other way. This frees up the bathroom from any frills as much as possible.

Grohe bauclassic is a high-tech built-in shower mixer that can control the temperature of the water mixture and save water consumption.

Grohe lineare it is built in a niche behind a bathtub or mounted in special openings on board a bathtub.

When choosing a bathroom faucet, several key factors need to be considered.

• Learn how to install a mixer that's right for your room.. In many ways, it is determined by the method of laying the inlet water pipes. Only with this in mind can you decide which mixer is suitable: on the wall, built-in, vertical or on a stand.
• If there’s a sink next to the bathtub, you need to determine in advance the length of the swivel spout, otherwise it may be short.
• Experience in the long-standing operation of mixers and other plumbing equipment suggests that saving on the material of manufacture of this plumbing is not worth it. The best material for the manufacture of such products is brass.
• When buying, it is important to check the equipment. The kit may not include a hose or shower fittings, and this should be indicated in the technical documentation.

On which faucet to choose for the bathroom, see below.