Products such as concealed taps are an essential element of a modern bathroom. They consist of components mounted on the wall to which cold and hot water are connected. This is the part hidden behind the wall. On the outside, you can only see the surface-mounted module consisting of a handle, switches, and a rosette. This is an excellent solution for all minimalist interiors. Concealed taps save a lot of space, do not draw attention, and subtly underscore the room's class.
Advantages of a Concealed Bath System
First and foremost, what convinces homeowners to choose this solution is aesthetics. The concealed bath system has a modern look, and all connections remain invisible. The entire module responsible for the system's functionality is hidden in the wall, while the surface-mounted module typically has simple, minimalist forms, making them easy to keep clean. Moreover, the concealed bath system gives the bathroom a new, modern design. Even though the system is concealed, it is easily accessible. You can easily access it by unscrewing the external handle and the rosette.
The concealed shower system can also be connected to a bath spout or rain shower, although this solution is not possible with all models. When deciding to purchase, it's important to pay attention to the flow class. The higher it is, the more different additional modules can be connected, enhancing the bathroom's functionality. It is functionality that is the greatest advantage of a concealed bath system. Manufacturers offer various options, often featuring a thermostat, significantly increasing bath comfort. Additionally, concealed systems being elements of fittings have high-quality cartridges, which results in a greater water flow.
How to Install the Concealed Element?
- When starting the work, you first need to begin with installing the concealed tap element.
- If the tap is to be located in the middle of the bath, its height should be about 80 cm for a bath 60 cm high. It is generally accepted that the appropriate height between the tap and the bath edge is about 20 cm to maximise ease of use.
- The proper installation begins by making a hole in the wall at a depth that allows the concealed element to be inserted and provides easy access to the water supply pipes. Generally, such pipes have a diameter of 20 mm. They should be placed in slots and then connected to the tap.
- Before plastering the hole, it's worth checking the tightness of all pipes and connections. Users often want to use the bath as a shower, making the installation of a rain shower or shower handset with a rail very popular (these are extremely useful accessories).
- As with wall-mounted tap installation, a hole for the pipes leading to the rain shower or handset must also be drilled.
- For larger rain shower models with a width of 40 cm, additional support or a bracket may be needed.
- The wall-mounted rain shower should be at a height that allows for a comfortable shower, while also ensuring that water doesn't escape beyond the bath edge.
Concealed Bath System - What Height?
When all elements are connected to the concealed module, make sure to recheck the pipe tightness. If the connecting pipes in the slots are sealed and plastered, you can start tiling to hide the water supply pipes. Only at the end of the work is the surface-mounted element which will be visible, installed. This is most often a concealed bath tap with a thermostat, chrome-plated.
The height at which we install the rain shower or shower handset is individual, dependent on the residents' heights and comfort. It is generally accepted that the rain shower should be about 30 cm above the tallest resident's height. Here again, flexibility rules, as in some cases this is not possible. Bathrooms are too low, and the residents too tall. Interestingly, rain showers are often equipped with a raising arm. This allows for correcting any height errors by about 30 cm.
In the case of ceiling-mounted rain showers, they should be over the central point of the bath. However, this solution is typically chosen for wide and larger baths. In the case of too small a bath, this option will not work, as during the shower water will spill over the bath edge onto the floor. Therefore, ceiling rain showers are usually only used in shower cabins.