Repair work in the kitchen or in the bathroom is almost never complete without replacing the faucets. Today, those times when such products performed exclusively technical functions have sunk into oblivion. Currently, these components are a full-fledged design element in terms of room design. For this reason, new models appear on the market every few months that are designed for a wide variety of interiors.
Each company engaged in the production of similar products, offers its customers both standard and exclusive models, so getting confused in the variety on the market is quite easy. Therefore, we decided to start our review of the best manufacturers of mixers with a classification of products found on sale. We hope that this will help you in the future to determine not only the brand of the product, but also its model.
Summary of the rating:
What are the mixers and how to choose them?
In the past few years, the so-called single-lever mixers, which are characterized by ease of operation, are also quite popular, besides they have a very different design. To turn on the water, just raise the lever and turn it in a certain direction - depending on the desired temperature. In this case, no other actions will be necessary. Such devices are easy to install: there is no need to resort to plumbing services,
Two-valve models are distinguished by the presence of two taps - for hot and cold water, respectively. There will be more steps to set the required temperature, but adjusting the water will be much easier. In turn, these models can be divided into two groups: equipped with rubber gaskets or having ceramic discs as a sealant. The first type behaves perfectly in conditions of increased water hardness.
Not too long ago, thermostatic mixers appeared on the market, which almost immediately became quite popular. They differ not only in their beautiful appearance, but also in terms of ease of use. Such devices have a special panel on which you can find several handles at once. The main positive point here is the presence of a safety stop, which will protect the skin well from burns. The initial water temperature is not very important here, since such a device will not allow it to heat above 38 degrees, and a similar function can be turned off if desired.
Now let's move on to the best firms that produce home faucets. When compiling our rating, we took into account user and professional reviews, taking into account the price-quality ratio of models. Therefore, in our review you can’t find elite products that will be affordable only to wealthy people.
Top Mixer Manufacturers
10. RAVAK mixer
This Czech company offers its customers products of a rather attractive appearance at a very reasonable price. In terms of service life, too, everything is on top. No additional functions are provided in the devices, which makes them extremely reliable.All products are made of high quality brass, coated with special polish, resistant to the occurrence of limescale and other surface defects.
On sale you can find models equipped with both a lever mixer and a two-valve. Many products equipped with two valves have a built-in thermostat, which allows you to maintain a given water temperature. The forms of products are very different, so choosing the most convenient for certain operating conditions is not so difficult. All mixers are made on a ceramic base, which is able to last much longer compared to rubber gaskets. Before entering the market, absolutely all products are tested in terms of functionality and quality.
Benefits:
- Perfectly behave in any operating conditions;
- Reliable assembly;
- Ceramic amplifiers that can significantly extend the life of products;
- The ability to maintain a given temperature.
Disadvantages:
- On sale can be found not so often.
9. Cezares mixer
This company produces exclusively high-quality products, each model is thought out very carefully. All products are designed by qualified and experienced engineers. Largely thanks to the taps of this company, it is possible to give uniqueness to the bathroom or kitchen. Product developers have taken into account almost all the requirements of consumers, they regularly release new collections that will appeal to both people who are constrained in the means, and rather wealthy customers.
The products of this company perfectly combine elegant style and superior quality. The service life of the products is very long - the mixers will not need repair work, additional maintenance and quick replacement. They will perfectly fit into any interior of a bathroom or kitchen. On sale you can find both single-lever and two-valve designs. Regardless of the type of device, it will be quite easy to install. Two-valve models of mixers of this brand can save a decent amount of water. You can also find thermostatic products equipped with a special handle, which is responsible for adjusting the temperature of the water.
Benefits:
- Long service life;
- Attractive appearance;
- Excellent build quality;
- There are many universal designs on sale.
Disadvantages:
- Some models are quite expensive.
8. Jacob Delafon
This French brand has been on the market for more than a century. At first she was engaged in the production of water pipes, and later she was re-qualified specifically for plumbing products. Literally 20 years ago, the company won a leading position in many of these areas, which it holds to this day. Designers have created several collections that are united by a common idea. All products are lever. All models include a number of basic structural elements: base, handle, spout and aerator. They are made of brass, not subject to corrosive processes, and additionally decorated with a special chrome coating, reliably protected from limescale.
Almost all users who prefer this brand, note a beautiful appearance, which allows the product to organically fit into any interior of the bathroom or kitchen. If necessary, a special filter can be connected to most structures and provide additional purification of tap water, making it suitable for drinking.
Benefits:
- Many models are universal;
- Faucets designed for the bathroom are equipped with multi-position watering cans;
- Additional chrome finish.
Disadvantages:
- The switch from the shower to the tap is not equipped with anti-plaque protection, so after a while it may start to stick.
7.Roca
This is a Spanish brand that has been on the market for about a hundred years, initially the company was engaged in the manufacture of boilers and radiators, later it was retrained for the production of bathtubs and glass-ceramic products, and since 1954 it began to produce mixers, which is what it is doing to this day. The company entered the Russian market of sanitary products in 2004. On sale there are designs designed for both horizontal and vertical installation, for example, over a sink or bath. If necessary, the product can be installed according to the installed technology, when the plumbing design is placed directly in the wall of the room, thereby saving a decent amount of free space. By design, there are, as previously considered models, valve and lever.
On sale you can find a large number of various collections, in addition, it is possible to produce unique products that are developed and manufactured solely on the basis of the customer's wishes. A person can order a model for himself, depending on his needs, financial capabilities, conditions of installation and operation of products. All products are characterized by a high level of reliability and a sufficiently long period of operation. There are about 50 different models on sale, so making a choice will not be too difficult.
Benefits:
- High build quality - all elements are tightly fitted to each other, the likelihood of leakage is reduced to almost zero;
- Long product life
- A fairly large selection of products.
Disadvantages:
- There are models on sale that are very expensive;
- Some mixers are not too ergonomic - they look very nice, but they can be inconvenient to use.
6. Vidima
These faucets are among the cheapest in our entire review, however this does not mean that they are of poor quality. In their production, the latest technology is used, which allows to make the manufacturing process simpler and faster. The design of the mixers is such that even with a low pressure of water, they make it possible to ensure its uniform supply. All designs have a special cartridge made of ceramic materials, the diameter of which can be 3.5, 4 or 4.7 cm. In this case, the last two of them are characterized by high sound-absorbing properties. The faucet in the mixer can be rotated 180 degrees. Products intended for installation in the bathroom are additionally equipped with a hose and a watering can.
All shower watering cans are self-cleaning - this function is quite useful for Russian water pipes, since there are cases when various rubbish gets into the watering can, after which it starts to work worse. In addition, the pressure and type of shower can be adjusted depending on your own preferences. All designs have a chrome coating, thanks to which it is possible to protect both moving and stationary parts of the product from corrosion. The operation period is quite long, in addition, the products do not have the ability to accumulate limescale on themselves.
Benefits:
- The body of all products is ergonomic and convenient to use;
- A long warranty period of about 5 years;
- During operation, almost no noise;
- Faucets are made of brass by casting, which allows to give the structure additional strength.
Disadvantages:
- The hot water tap can get very hot - you have to be careful not to get burned.
5. Oras
This Finnish brand has been on the Russian market for a very long time - users have managed to appreciate all the advantages of such mixers. The company closely monitors the quality of manufactured products.All plumbing equipment manufactured by this enterprise fully meets all international quality standards. It is also completely environmentally friendly. Faucets are designed to save a decent amount of water. This company is one of the first that launched the production of contactless products - just put your hand on the tap, after which the corresponding inclusion sensor will work. The warranty for such mixers is 2 years, for ordinary products can reach 5 years.
A large number of different models are presented on the market, so you can easily choose a product for your interior and for your needs. The case is made of brass with the addition of some other metals, which will not oxidize and get into the water over time, thereby causing harm to human health. All plates and cartridges are made of aluminum dioxide - a material characterized by a high level of strength. The model range on the market is quite wide.
Benefits:
- There are contactless models on sale;
- High level of strength;
- Durability;
- Long warranty.
Disadvantages:
- Touch products are quite expensive.
4. Geberit
This Swiss company produces both ordinary and contactless models that are perfect for use in both home and office environments. Products are characterized by not too high cost, long service life and resistance to various kinds of pressure drops. All taps are made of chrome-plated brass, they are able to withstand temperatures up to 90 degrees. For contactless mixers, the proximity recognition distance is between 5 and 22 cm - the user can, if necessary, adjust the sensitivity of the sensor depending on the operating conditions.
The power sensor works through a power supply that connects to an ordinary household electrical outlet. Mixers are able to withstand pressure up to 8 bar - this is already an industrial indicator, in household water pipes this parameter rarely exceeds 3 bar, therefore the safety margin is quite large. All models look very beautiful and are able to last for many years.
Benefits:
- A water saving system is provided;
- Many models have a special infrared sensor;
- It is possible to customize the sensitivity of the sensor.
Disadvantages:
- A bit noisy.
3. HANSA
The German company opens the three leaders among the best manufacturers of mixers, the products of which are characterized by the optimal ratio of price and quality. It should be noted that the product has a rather original design, which looks very modern, due to which it will ideally fit into the interior of a room decorated in the latest fashion. Most of the enterprise is engaged in the production of electronic models with a fairly wide functionality. In this regard, it will not be so simple to find the classic two-valve or single-lever models of this company.
For the production of products, special MS63 brand brass is used, as well as cermet. All faucets have a chrome coating, they are also equipped with a smart water saving system, treated with special compounds to protect against limescale. Separately, it is worth mentioning about cartridges, which are also manufactured using the latest technology, implying that the supply of factory lubrication will be quite enough for the entire life of the product. They are tightly fitted, so dirt and deposits of various kinds will not accumulate between the plates. On sale you can find models with special aerators that will give the water stream a different shape, there are also unique designs supplemented by LED illumination - the jet can change its color from red to blue.
Benefits:
- A large assortment;
- Attractive modern look;
- An original approach to water supply;
- There is a system of saving resources.
Disadvantages:
- Not too many traditional patterns.
2. HANSGROHE
In second place in our review of the best manufacturers of faucets of the year is another German company. All plumbing equipment manufactured by her meets the most stringent international standards, in terms of functionality, reliability and durability, she simply does not know her peers. It is quite simple to recognize the mixers of this brand - for the most part they are made in a minimalist spirit. Also, the products are characterized by very compact sizes, so designers recommend them for installation in small bathrooms. The warranty period of the mixers is 5 years, and the declared period of operation is 10 years, although in reality the products can last much longer.
The nodes where water is mixed are made of cermet materials, the body is made of brass. Like all the companies considered earlier, this company covers its products with chrome-plated materials, which, together with protective functions, also make it possible to provide a rather attractive appearance of the mixer. The company's designers have created three product lines - classic, modern and avant-garde. For the most part, single-lever mixers or thermostats - both of them are in great demand among consumers. A fairly large selection of wall-mounted products is provided, but you can also find quite original models, for example, floor-mounted, you can easily select products for mounting on the sides of the bathtub or sink. The pricing policy is quite flexible - you can find mixers both elite and economy class.
Benefits:
- Long warranty period and the period of direct operation;
- An interesting appearance that can give the interior additional originality and uniqueness.
Disadvantages:
- You will not be able to purchase a mixer with two levers.
1. Grohe
For many years, the recognized leader among companies involved in the manufacture of mixers, is a German company. The assortment is quite wide - there are various products in terms of structures, design. All mixers are characterized by a rather long period of operation, they are very functional and very convenient to use. Build quality at a height - all equipment strictly meets the most stringent international standards. Two-valve models are available both on the basis of a ceramic valve and a rubber sealant of medium hardness. The latter are quite popular in many respects due to the fact that they can be repaired on their own if necessary. If the gaskets are changed quite regularly, the service life can be increased several times.
Products equipped with a ceramic valve do not require special maintenance during use, they are excellently resistant to high temperatures. They are designed in such a way as to be insensitive to scale, various kinds of pollution and so on.
Benefits:
- The device is pretty simple;
- Extended functionality
- Long term warranty service;
- If necessary, you can repair it yourself;
- Reliability and long service life.
Disadvantages:
- Not found.
At the end of the video how to choose a faucet for bath and kitchen
Well, that’s our review of the best manufacturers of mixers. We tried to collect for you the maximum information for each company, so that in the future it would be much easier for you to choose the right model. If you still have some questions, then you can ask them in the comments - we will be happy to provide you with additional information.
(2 ratings, average: 5,00 out of 5)
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