All bathroom components, including WC frames, bidet frames, and frames for bath and sink taps that can be placed under plaster, are commonly referred to as concealed systems. This practical solution allows you to hide all the unsightly connections necessary for the proper functioning of the bath, shower, or sink. Concealed bath systems have many advantages - primarily they allow you to hide unattractive elements such as elbows, pipes, or connectors.
Shower Set - Following the Trends
During arrangements, the most classic solutions are taps and shower heads, where the main role is played by chrome. It's no surprise - they have been used for years and are a reliable solution that integrates with other elements in a similar style. However, recently, all components characterized by deep color and matte texture, especially those maintained in an unusual black color scheme, have been gaining popularity. Black ensures elegance and neatness. Moreover, it perfectly fits unconventional finishing solutions, such as bathroom wall elements styled like wood.
Concealed fittings can be very diverse. Currently, there are many significantly different solutions on the market from which we can choose. Some of them will be deeply hidden under the plaster, invisible to the eye. In such cases, their aesthetics don't matter as much as functionality and practicality, as well as ease of installation. For those elements that will not be hidden under the plaster, minimalist solutions currently dominate, i.e., rectangular forms or those inscribed within a square plan. These are the ones that make the biggest impression. When deciding to purchase, it is worth primarily focusing on the aesthetic coherence of all elements in the bathroom. Even in modern, unconventional bathrooms, harmony and coherence are most important.
Thermostatic Mixer - Is it Worth It?
Concealed bath systems with a built-in thermostat are intended for the most demanding customers. Above all, they provide great comfort of use and ensure safety. Using a mixer with a thermostat is intuitive, involving simple regulation using a knob. Furthermore, a concealed system with a thermostat has a built-in safety feature that prevents burns. This is another nod toward safety. Usually, to set a water temperature higher than 38 degrees, which may no longer be as comfortable for the body but may be necessary in some situations, you simply need to press the lock. Only after pressing it will it be possible to turn the knob.
Concealed Systems with Thermostat - Convenience and Aesthetics in One!
A concealed system with a thermostat and a lock is extremely useful when children and elderly people will be using the bathroom. Interestingly, there are models on the market with the ability to remember a previous or favorite temperature, which saves a lot of time and issues when setting a comfortable temperature. Concealed shower installations with a thermostat prevent the flow of water at a higher temperature than that set on the knob. This solution can protect the skin from burns.
However, the biggest advantage of concealed thermostatic shower mixers is comfort. Moreover, an advantage is also the excellent economic balance. Temperature regulation effectively reduces water consumption, which, in turn, translates into cost savings on water usage by up to 40%. Not having to test specific temperatures on your body will not only affect your health and skin but also your wallet. Concealed systems with a thermostat are also resistant to pressure surges, which helps avoid many undesirable situations during a shower or bath.
Mixers with Thermostat or Without?
Ready-made concealed shower sets without a thermostat are a more economical solution, at least initially, intended for customers with a limited budget. Customers who prioritize visual stimuli and aesthetics and appearance over comfort and practicality also choose mixers without a thermostat.
Let’s not kid ourselves - whether someone decides on a thermostat or the option without such a solution is primarily determined by their budget. Sometimes, in certain conditions, customers consciously make this decision when an elderly person, who may struggle with the seemingly simple operation of a thermostat, will be using the bathroom. Sometimes it’s difficult for some people to change old habits and they stick with the choice of standard mixers for their bathrooms during interior design.
It is worth, however, to be convinced of such equipment as thermostatic mixers because they significantly increase the convenience of using a bathroom: from the bath, shower, etc. When renovating or refreshing the bathroom, it is worth deciding on concealed solutions, something we, as a manufacturer caring for our customers' comfort, often advocate in our original blog posts.