Built-in wall shower taps

The benefits of using a built-in wall shower faucet in the bathroom

While previously private bathrooms with showers were mainly equipped with surface-mounted taps, today there are more and more bathroom taps for built-in showers. One of the important benefits is that the entire wall has a clean lookbecause it is not obstructed by the shower faucets.

This offers you the possibility of designing the walls in an even more individualized way and to freely achieve the finish you want. Below are some benefits of this type of faucet:

• Space-saving design: By installing the faucet on the wall, you can free up valuable space in the shower and create a more streamlined look in your bathroom. This can be especially beneficial in smaller bathrooms where every inch of space counts.
• Easy Cleaning: Since the faucet is mounted on the wall, it is easier to clean the shower and the bathroom area without having to work around a bulky faucet. This can help keep your bathroom looking cleaner and more hygienic.
• Versatile Location: With a wall-mounted faucet, you can choose the height and location of the faucet that best suits you. adapt to your needs. This can be especially useful if you have a small, non-traditional shower.
• Unique Look: A wall-mounted faucet can add a touch of modern sophistication to your bathroom design. It can be a striking piece that distinguishes your bathroom from the rest. You can thus change the old shower faucet built into the wall.
• Customizable functions: wall faucets come in a variety of finishes, styles and designs, allowing you to choose one that fits adapt to your personal style.
• Presence of temperature limiter. Many quality built-in shower or bathtub faucets include a thermostat. This means that they operate at a preset temperature, which can be changed at the appropriate time. And this is their important advantage: they can protect a child or an elderly person with vision problems from burns.

Types of built-in wall shower faucets

Choosing the right shower faucet can enhance your shower experience and complement your bathroom decor. Below are the types of built-in wall shower faucets that exist on the market:

Single-lever shower faucet

This type of faucet has a single lever or knobto control both water flow and temperature. It offers comfort and simplicity, allowing you to adjust the water with just one hand, such as the Borneo chrome built-in shower faucet and the Oslo chrome built-in shower faucet.

Double handle shower faucet

These faucets have separate handles to control water temperature and flow. They provide precise control over both aspects and are available in various styles to match your bathroom decor.

Thermostatic shower faucet

Thermostatic faucets have a built-in thermostatthat maintains a constant water temperature, regardless of fluctuations in the water supply. It is especially beneficial for families with small children or people with limited mobility. For example: Rodas chrome built-in faucet and the matte black Rodas built-in faucet.

Shower faucet with pressure balance

This type of faucet ensures a constant water temperatureby automatically adjusting the pressure of hot and cold water. Helps prevent burns or freeze stroke when water use in other parts of the house affects water pressure.

Digital shower faucet

Digital faucets feature electronic controls that allow you to precisely adjust water temperature and flow rate. Some models offer additional features such as programmable presets, touch screens, and wireless connectivity for better customization.

Why choose a hidden shower set?

Built-in shower sets are very popular, especially in modern bathrooms or small bathrooms where space is limited as we mentioned above. Although nothing stops you from choosing an earthier design or a larger bathroom.

Thanks to the valves and piping system hidden under the tiles, the built-in shower is ideal for bathrooms with a minimalist aesthetic and for any bathroom that wants to have a straight edge and reduce clutter.

They are also ideal if you have a small bathroom and want to make the most of the space. It can be difficult to use a small shower in an exposed area because the valve can bang during cleaning, reducing water pressure or accidentally changing the temperature. With the hidden shower set you can make the most of the space.

One problem when choosing a built-in shower is that existing trim can be damaged and installation costs can be higher because the valves and pipes are behind the tiles inside the built-in faucet wall shower. If you want to update the shower tile at the same time, it is recommended to choose this type of shower.

Can built-in shower faucets be replaced?

In principle, “built-in” shower taps can be replaced. To do this, simply remove the cover from the wall. You don't need to tear down the entire wall to replace it.

However, most of the time, the base body only allows the installation of shower faucets of the same brand. In some cases, within the same faucet manufacturer there are even several basic bodies. Therefore, in some cases substitution is only possible to a certain extent.

Precautions for installing a hidden shower faucet

When we install hidden shower faucets, we must first determine the height of the mixing valve from the floor. Normally, before installing the hidden shower mixer, we have determined the location of the hidden shower faucet.

Therefore, the distance between the mixing valve and the ground is usually adjusted in a height range of about 90 to 100 cm. During this time, we can also make fine adjustments based on our height.

The reserved thread head of the normally installed built-in shower faucet is hidden in the housing. It is better to cover it with a decorative cover. Otherwise it doesn't look good.

Therefore, it is better for everyone to maintain their position when laying the pipe, generally taking into account the position 15 mm above the empty wall as in the bidet faucet , so that after finishing the tile, the silk head can be buried to ensure a beautiful wall.

Usually, when purchasing a hidden shower faucet, the seller provides two adapters so that the water inlet of the mixing valve can be easily connected to the hot and cold water outlet on the wall. However, try not to use the adapter for transmission, it will be more beautiful.

Flush mounting for sink or bathtub faucets is also possible. As with the shower, here it is also important to take into account the built-in shower faucet when designing the bathroom, because in both cases your craftsman will have to integrate a basic body into the wall and It will be difficult to change the type of assembly.