Bronze faucets for the kitchen: features, varieties, selection and care

The role of plumbing in the life of a modern person cannot be underestimated. Not only comfort and convenience, but also the general style of the interior depends on the quality, properties and appearance of this item. On the shelves of specialized stores, you can see a wide range of products of this product group. Before purchasing a faucet for a kitchen, you must carefully study its properties, parameters, and be sure to pay attention to the country of manufacture.

For a refined and elegant kitchen, furnished in a retro style, designers recommend purchasing bronze faucets, which are distinguished not only by their beautiful external appearance, but also have a long period of operation, as well as a high level of resistance to the appearance of iron oxide.

The bronze faucet is a beautiful and stylish item that is a sign of wealth and good taste. Manufacturers are engaged in manufacturing both modern models and classics. If necessary, well-known brands can make this item by individual order.

The raw material for this type of goods is brass, which is coated with a special paint and protective varnish at the final stage of production. It is these compositions that allow you to achieve a beautiful bronze color. Manufacturers can also use tin, manganese and nickel to increase the strength of the valves. Manual crane production technology consists of the following stages:

• casting of the body;
• applying a dark bronze layer;
• grinding;
• covering with protective varnishes.

Like any other plumbing fixture, a bronze faucet has a number of advantages and disadvantages. Advantages:

• high aesthetic performance;
• varied assortment;
• practicality and functionality;
• long period of operation;
• high level of resistance to mechanical damage and sharp temperature fluctuations;
• lack of oxidative processes.

Disadvantages:

• high price range;
• the presence of a huge amount of uncertified goods.

In order for the selected device to please its owners for many years, when buying it, you need to pay attention not only to the technical characteristics, but also in appearance, which is of the following types.

• With one lever - the most popular model, which is the most demanded on the modern market.
• With two valves - a design that is designed to regulate water flows of different temperatures.
• Touch - modern development, which is equipped with a special optoelectronic device. This device activates the crane when hands approach it. The disadvantage is the high cost and complexity of the repair.

On sale you can also find new and very comfortable models that are equipped with additional functions:

• with two spouts - these goods are intended for supplying both ordinary water and filtered water;
• with pull-out watering cans - products that will allow you to wash vegetables and fruits outside the sink or pour water into a container that is far from the tap.

These products also differ in the type of spout, which is:

• low;
• high;
• super high.

On the plumbing fixtures market, you can see a huge number of products of various companies from Russia, Italy and European countries, but in order for the selected product to work for many years and please with its appearance, experts recommend paying attention to the products of the following brands.

• Manresa - a popular brand that is engaged in the production of branded high quality semi-antique design cranes. Before going on sale, all models are individually tested and are absolutely safe for use at home. A distinctive feature is the presence of a mirror finish and a high level of resistance to corrosion processes.

• Zorg - a well-known German brand that produces not only bronze mixers, but also brass and stainless ones. The company is also engaged in the production of luxury goods that have decorative elements made of gold.

• Delinia eva - a brand that uses only high-quality raw materials and the most modern equipment for the manufacture of its products.

Experts recommend paying attention and for all Italian brands whose products are the result of the work of renowned designers. Italian cranes harmoniously combine high quality and affordable price range.

In recent years, thanks to the introduction of innovative technologies, many buyers choose Russian goods, the quality and design of which is not inferior to European ones, but the price range is much lower. An indisputable plus is also availability of purchasing component parts for repair.

A wide range of bronze faucets, which differ in price, size, design and functionality, can make it difficult for even experienced craftsmen to choose. In order to make the right choice, you must use the following recommendations:

• comparison of several models;
• an objective assessment of the weight of the product;
• verification of permits and quality certificates;
• careful study of the instructions for installing the crane.

Experienced consultants recommend giving preference to products with aerator and self-cleaning nozzles... Experts recommend refuse to buy products with plastic handles and enamel coating.

In order for a bronze faucet to serve for more than one year, it is necessary not only to choose it correctly, but also to comply with the basic requirements for caring for it. It is strictly forbidden to use hard metal brushes or acid-containing cleaning agents when cleaning plumbing fixtures.

To remove old dirt, experienced housewives recommend mix in equal proportions flour, vinegar and salt. The resulting composition must be applied to the tap and kept for at least 15 minutes. A simple toothbrush can help clean up any hard-to-reach areas. A regular glass cleaner, which must be applied to the tap at the end of the cleaning process, will allow the product to shine. Also help a few drops of flax seed oil.

In order for the room to have a finished look, the designers recommend paying attention not only to the main elements, but also to auxiliary ones, which will help to accurately and very effectively complement the space. One of these elements in the kitchen is the mixer. In many design projects, decorators use bronze taps, which look especially impressive if the sink and backsplash are made of the same material. Tablecloths with a bronze finish, as well as furniture fronts with a bronze coating, will help to emphasize the style and high cost.

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