When designing a bathroom, besides equipping it with sanitary fixtures, furniture, and accessories, it's worth paying attention to the drain plug. Choosing a plug made from solid material is very important due to the potential use of chemical agents for pipe unclogging. If the plug is made of plastic, the action of a strong corrosive agent can damage or discolour the surface.
Click-Clack Plug
While arranging the bathroom, we should also pay attention to accessories for taps and sinks. Sanitary accessories play a crucial role in daily use. One of the tools working alongside the sink is the click-clack plug. Unlike ordinary mechanisms, it automatically opens or closes the drain.
The click-clack plug, also known as push-open, is an automatic plug. It works based on a spring mechanism. Simply speaking, to close the drain, you need to press it once, to open it again you need to repeat this action. An additional advantage of the automatic plug is the easy way of cleaning. Simply remove the entire mechanism, clean it of any debris or limescale, and place it back. The market offers us two options for the click-clack plug:
- smaller and larger versions,
- with or without overflow.
Automatic plugs are made from various materials, but most often it is:
- polypropylene,
- brass,
- ceramic.
The click-clack plug is dedicated to those who value functionality and aesthetic qualities.
Click-Clack Plug with Overflow
When choosing a sink for our bathroom, we should consider the overflow, which is a way of draining water. Overflow sinks have an additional hole located just under the tap. The overflow system prevents water from escaping beyond the sink's frame. There are also sinks that do not have an overflow system, so in such cases, it's worth investing in an overflow plug.
The click-clack plug for sinks that do not have an overflow hole is equipped with an additional sieve, which prevents the accumulation of limescale and debris. Additionally, when deciding on a click-clack plug, it's important to remember not to buy a tap with a plug, as it may have a different mechanism. Often taps come with the appropriate lever to open the plugs. If we buy an automatic plug, the lever might turn out to be an unnecessary purchase.
Retro Style Automatic Plug
Bathroom fittings in retro style are about simplicity and unique colours and shapes. The retro style automatic plug was created to look nice and aesthetically pleasing. In the bathroom, just one small retro-style accessory is enough to feel like you're in an English stylish bathroom. Elegance with a touch of romance is a typical feature of retro style.
Currently, the most popular plugs in this style are floral motifs that perfectly harmonise with a rustic environment. On the other hand, retro sink plugs complete the whole room's finish, not only in retro style. They all fit into a modern style, where they can add lightness and uniqueness to the surroundings.
The retro plug must be perfectly matched to the environment and be reliable to perform its function well. To remain unique, it's worth investing more money, which will fit perfectly into a bathroom designed in an old-fashioned way.