Design & Features
The mixer for the kitchen is the single most used around the home. To fill the pots or wash food, this element is often a function. You have to buy a model that is not only beautiful but also durable and long lasting.
Types of design
The faucet in the kitchen has to offer the right combination of aesthetics and functionality. In addition to enhancing the work area must be easy to use, even with wet hands. The rotating vents are more comfortable than fixed. They can be moved as needed and serve both tanks in a double sink.
For open kitchens are available mixers with an elegant design that echoes the purity of the room. The two-handle mixers are best suited for traditional kitchens. The food lovers appreciate the removable shower heads and mousseur that facilitate the operations of washing and rinsing pots.
Mixers
The mixers allow you to control the flow and water temperature with one hand. Thanks to the ceramic disk in the cartridge can be controlled through a lever and then mixing with one hand while the other hand is free to use the shower. The levers can be positioned on the top or side of the body of the faucet.
Classic two-handle faucet
The classic style of two-handle faucets can adapt these elements to any kitchen environment. Mounted in a single hole in the sink or worktop, handles or levers have to control the hot and cold water.
Finishes of the taps
The taps in stainless steel and chrome are the perfect complement for the kitchen. The polished chrome brightens and enhances the look of the kitchen work surfaces and sinks in composite materials. Stainless steel, with its antibacterial properties, gives a professional touch.
What should I look?
Solid metal with ceramic discs in the cartridge for maximum ease of use. The high quality valves last a long time so it is advisable to opt for a design that does not suffer too much the fashion.
Before buying you should check that the water pressure is compatible with the tap you want to install. To optimize performance faucets require a lot of minimum flow pressure of 1.0 bar.