Faucets with wall installation are all the rage, they evoke the ancient sinks of the past and at the same time they are very modern. Everything you need to know.
Whether it is a first installation, whether it is a renovation, the choice of taps for your bathroom is certainly not a trivial matter.
First of all it will be necessary evaluate all the possibilities (single-lever or multi-lever, with one or more holes and so on) based on the space available and your personal taste. In most cases it will be necessary find a compromise between aesthetics, functionality and available budget.
It would actually be fine do not neglect ergonomics. It is essential that the chosen faucet is well suited to the type of sanitary fixture to which it is placed side by side, be it the sink, the bidet, but also the shower and / or the bathtub. In fact, not infrequently the mixer we prefer is not suitable for ours as it would not facilitate its use, on the contrary it would risk making daily use and deep cleaning uncomfortable. One tip above all concerns the proportions: height and depth of the taps must be proportionate to the sink that is, suitable for washing without splashing water all over the place.
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At the end of all these evaluations, also following one of the trends of the moment, your choice could be for a faucet with wall installation. This solution is usually the most suitable in the case of countertop washbasins (i.e. placed on an underlying cabinet or on a shelf) or suspended. In reality it is a well-known expedient because it is often used in the bathrooms of public places and shops.
The choice of taps with wall installation must be made carefully, as the sink area is subjected to continuous stress, whether in the master or service bathroom. Although many tend to underestimate this aspect, convinced that the faucet is just an accessory, it is actually something fundamental both from the point of view of practicality and of harmonious visual impact.
Single-lever or two-knob mixer
Before analyzing the pros and cons of a wall mounted faucet, it will be good to clarify the difference between single-lever and two-knob mixer.
The first are those equipped with a single lever with double function: by lifting it, the water jet is activated, by turning it to the right or left you choose the water temperature.
In reverse, the two-knob taps are equipped with a double knob, one to regulate the hot water and one for the cold. They certainly have a more retro taste, but depending on the material they immediately acquire a different style.
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In the next photo, the striking example of how a faucet with two knobs can be extremely modern and design.
Materials to choose from
Nowadays bathroom taps are usually made of brass, a molten alloy, molded, then machined and finally covered with a thin chrome plating that gives it the typical shiny and bright appearance. This happens because the brass lends itself well to industrial processing, managing to keep emissions and therefore environmental pollution under control.
In the future, another alloy is expected to emerge, stainless steel. It is a very resistant, durable material with antibacterial characteristics. At the moment there is only one point against it: the cost of processing. This variable, indeed not a small one, derives from the fact that steel cannot be molded by casting but must be excavated and sculpted. It follows that stainless steel taps are still not very widespread because they are very expensive.
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Why choose a wall mounted faucet
We now come to the reasons for which to choose a wall faucet. Like any decision, this also brings with it positive and negative sides.
Let’s start with the style of the bathroom. Lovers of minimalism can not help but prefer the taps with wall installation because it is completely free of frills and decorations, therefore perfect in combination with furniture with essential and clean lines.
Here it is one of the pros to consider is the innate elegance of wall solutions. Furthermore, it is a tap that allows you to save space near the sink, certainly precious if dedicated to objects for personal care and / or hygiene.
Among the cons is undoubtedly the fact that installation is anything but simple, especially in the case of a bathroom already in use, as it will also be necessary to intervene on the wall and pipe coverings. As a result, maintenance will also be more complicated.
Wall mounted taps: images and photos
This type of tap has ancient origins and is now back in fashion even in modern homes. Browse this rich photo gallery and choose the one that suits you best.
