Pros and cons of concealed bathroom taps and fittings.

It’s fair to say that concealed taps are gaining more and more followers. This is certainly true of installers, individual investors and interior designers. This growth is clearly visible in online shops, including at www.lazienka-rea.com.pl.

What is their main advantage over traditional fittings?

Above all, it’s their exceptionally modern, minimalist character. They offer, of course, far greater possibilities for interior design. The advantages of concealed taps don’t end there, and one shouldn’t forget their drawbacks either.

The idea behind concealed taps is largely that anything which doesn’t enhance the interior should be hidden from the user’s view. This sleek design will certainly suit a contemporary bathroom. Concealed solutions are a very good choice for smaller bathrooms, where every centimetre counts.

Which concealed taps are most common?

Shower models, certainly. Concealed basin, shower-bath, bath and bidet taps are less common.

Such taps come in single-lever and two-handle versions. Customers quite often opt for a thermostatic mixer, which allows very precise setting of the water temperature.

Construction and installation

Concealed fittings can in fact consist of two parts: the surface-mounted component and the concealed component. The surface-mounted part is the portion of the tap that is usually visible. This includes the temperature and flow control lever and the masking cover plate.

The concealed part comprises the elements that deliver the water, all hidden within the wall. During installation of the connections and the mixer, the cover plate and the tap handle will typically remain visible.

Enclosed installation elements are in no way exposed to mechanical damage. They are, of course, also less exposed to prolonged moisture. With all the connections hidden in the wall, it’s easy to keep things clean. All the more complex components are out of sight and don’t need to be cleaned.

To achieve the key benefits of installing a concealed shower set, it is essential to select the components correctly.