Plumbing for a bathroom: varieties, choice, location

Only a couple of decades ago, plumbing in the house performed an exclusively practical function and no one thought that, for example, a bathroom bowl can be angular or curly, and also have some color other than white. Nowadays plumbing is part of the overall design of the apartment, so it is impossible to imagine a comfortable home without a stylish and comfortable bathroom.

Plumbing fixtures on the market vary in their functionality, shape and color. In order to correctly select the necessary equipment for your bathroom, you should pay attention to useful recommendations.

Conventionally, all existing plumbing for bathrooms is divided into two main categories.

• Outdoor installation technique. This is standard equipment that is in high demand among users. In the most favorable situation are those owners of residential premises who are the happy owners of spacious bathrooms, where you can always realize the most original design ideas.
• Built-in appliances. This is the optimal solution for small areas. Such plumbing allows you to equip the bathroom with all the basic principles of ergonomics, saves free space, frees up space, brings lightness and light to the hygienic room.

In the vast majority of cases, the following types of plumbing are installed in the bathroom:

• a bath;
• shower stall;
• a sink;
• toilet bowl;
• additional accessories.

The bath is considered the most popular and most frequently installed technique. Typical rectangular designs are most in demand. In recent years, corner models have appeared on sale, which are the best choice for small rooms.

Shower cabins appeared on the market not so long ago, but have already managed to take pride of place in the bathrooms of our compatriots. The main advantages of the cabs are small size and ergonomics. In addition, when using booths, very significant water savings are realized. The design will be the best choice for those who can not afford to take a long bath.

Washbasin It is considered the second most important element of sanitary equipment in homes; today there are no bowl restrictions in form and color solution. The entire diversity of the presented models is divided into 3 groups depending on the method of installation and fixation:

• tulips (they are also called pedestals);
• furniture stands;
• sinks on brackets.

To mask pipes, you can use furniture stand with drawers. In it you can always not only hide communications, but also store bath accessories. Bracket models are traditionally used in small bathrooms.

The most popular materials for the production of plumbing for many years remain sanitary porcelain and earthenware. Their popularity is due to durability, aesthetic appearance and affordable price. Despite the noticeable visual similarity between these materials, they have significant differences.

• Faience Looks impressive, while weighs little and is inexpensive. At the same time, due to the porous surface of the faience, dirt and water sediment are quickly absorbed into the material, therefore it is rather difficult to remove stains, over time, washbasins and toilets from this material lose their aesthetic appearance.
• Porcelain coating is smoother, so the dirt simply does not stick to them, respectively, it’s much easier and simpler to look after such equipment for bathrooms. However, porcelain technique is heavier and much more expensive. Both materials have one drawback - even on strong high-quality products from mechanical damage by heavy objects, cracks and chips remain.

In the manufacture of bathroom equipment, some other materials are also used.

• Composite Such plumbing has many advantages: it is not afraid of mechanical shocks, exposure to acid and alkaline solutions. Composite options are easy to operate, their flat surface is easy to clean. The material has a smooth glossy surface and therefore always looks flawless. The disadvantage of composite plumbing is only one - a rather high cost.

• Marble. This plumbing is durable, durable and practical. She looks really luxurious, and therefore is not cheap. But the high cost is not the only minus of marble, the surface of this stone is porous, respectively, a plaque appears on it very quickly, which is not easy to clean.

• Glass. Plumbing equipment made of this material has become fashionable relatively recently and today is a successful competitor to traditional porcelain and budget faience, while it is absolutely not inferior to them in strength. The only minus of such equipment is the laboriousness of caring for it, even the smallest spots, splashes and streaks on this material are not just visible - they are literally striking, therefore, a glass washbasin will have to be washed and wiped daily.

• Cast iron. The material is considered a classic plumbing equipment, the alloy has high strength parameters and well retains heat.Water in such a bath cools for a very long time, thereby the user gets the opportunity to take a bath for a long time and at the same time saves on water consumption. Of the minuses of cast-iron equipment, a limited line of models can be identified, as well as massiveness. In addition, the formation of chips and cracks is not excluded on the surface.

• Steel. This is the most low-cost and lightweight material for the production of sanitary ware, most often used for the manufacture of washbasins and bathtubs. But the cons are significant: the steel retains heat very poorly, it immediately heats up and cools just as quickly, the material without a special coating quickly loses its aesthetic appearance, and under the weight of a large user it can bend.

• Acrylic. One of the most modern materials for the production of plumbing, it perfectly retains heat, has a low weight and is inexpensive. However, it was not without drawbacks: acrylic plumbing must be cleaned with special tools, since this material is highly sensitive to any abrasives.

The main question that many users ask when choosing plumbing: to choose domestic or imported equipment? There is no single answer to this question. Contrary to popular belief, Russian manufacturers are able to make plumbing for bathrooms of fairly high quality. Moreover, even a professional is not always able to determine by eye whether a particular sanitary instrument is manufactured by a well-known company or is an imitation.

Popular manufacturers of plumbing, which are included in the ranking of the best.

• Weltwasser. A German manufacturer that has been manufacturing luxury plumbing products since 2005. All products are reliable, practical and aesthetic - it is these qualities that in just a few years have made the brand one of the leaders in the plumbing equipment market.

• Oras. Another German company founded in 1998. A distinctive feature of the equipment is the use of special sanitary ware obtained by high-temperature firing. Many models have a set of additional functions, for example, electronic toilets with the possibility of heating the rim, drying with a hairdryer and deodorizing are in demand.

• Laufen. This is a brand from Switzerland, it has been manufacturing sanitary ware for more than 125 years. All products of the brand are distinguished by creative design - here you can find wavy sinks and semicircular toilets.

• Roca. One of the most popular brands among our compatriots. Production opened in 1917, and today the company is a recognized European leader. Buyers are attracted by the availability of a wide variety of equipment, among which you can choose steel, cast iron or acrylic models.

• BelBagno. The Italian brand, all of whose products are exceptionally high quality and have a long service life. A 25-year manufacturer's warranty is given on ceramic products, and 10 years on acrylic products.

• Plumbing is very popular among our compatriots. Ikea. The manufacturer offers products of various shapes and sizes. You can choose the right model for any style.

When choosing plumbing, you must adhere to the basic rule: it should be harmoniously combined with each other, and this applies not only to the tint palette, but also to the materials used and the general design style. The size and configuration of plumbing equipment is dictated by the footage of the room, and the style can be chosen depending on your personal preferences.

When choosing plumbing, keep in mind that, for example, a white color has 16 shades, therefore White plumbing from different manufacturers may differ in their color - that is why it is advisable to opt for equipment of the same brand.

There are subtleties when choosing each type of equipment. So, when choosing washbasins, attention should be paid to the possibility of protection against overflow of water. When choosing toilets, consider a flush system. Since water meters are installed in most private houses and apartments these days, toilets with incomplete flushing are in great demand, in such models the flush button is usually divided in two.

Learn all engineering exitsfor example, the toilet drain pipe is either straight or located at a slight angle to the floor surface.

When buying bathtubs and showers, proceed from the dimensions of the room: if the bathroom is small, pay special attention to corner bathtubs and shower cabins, such designs will help you significantly save the usable area.

In recent years, along with expensive models of leading manufacturers from Western countries, quite budget options for Chinese production are also present on the market. There is an opinion that Chinese technology is certainly impractical - this is far from the case, Today, the Chinese are able to follow the needs of the market and take into account the wishes of users regarding not only the price, but also the quality of the products.

When arranging plumbing in the bathroom, you should first of all be guided by the requirements of ergonomics of space. There are typical accommodation options and standards for average bathrooms.

• The bath is usually installed so that the height of the side is 60 cm above the floor, the faucet is mounted 20-30 cm above it, and the shower head should be placed at a height of 220-240 cm.
• The distance from the edge of the sink to the floor should be between 80-85 cm.
• Wall hung toilet fixed at a height of 40-43 cm (for floor models, the height is already adjusted to the standard), while at least 25-30 cm should remain from its axis to the wall.
• In front of the sink, bath and toilet Be sure to provide 60-80 cm of free space.

In conclusion, we offer you a small photo selection of the most stylish bathrooms.

Timelessly luxurious classic white plumbing looks.

In recent years, color motifs have been in fashion: black, red, blue, orange, yellow plumbing and accessories are in demand among fans of hi-tech, minimalism and modern style.

The following video will tell you how to choose plumbing in the bathroom.