Kitchen faucets - bronze or bronze

It's no secret that the kitchen is the biggest consumer of water in an apartment. This means that there is a need to make strict requirements to her plumbing. Therefore, the sink and mixer must be, first of all, reliable in operation, easy to maintain, plus must have a high strength index.

Secondly, the symbiosis of a mixer and a sink should create a harmonious design, and all this should fit exactly into the interior design of the kitchen space.

Simplicity and originality

If we talk about the mixer, as a separate plumbing fixture, then it is necessary to correctly approach its choice. We will not dwell on all types and designs in this article. Here we will be looking at one category - this is a bronze kitchen faucet.

Such different mixers in bronze

More recently, the main criterion choosing a mixer for the kitchen there was one indicator - this is the strength and reliability of the device. Consumers turned a blind eye to everything else. Nobody practically ever paid attention to what material it was made of, what shape, color and so on. The main thing, as ordinary people believed, is that it will last a long time and not create unnecessary problems during operation.

But today a lot has changed. We want to live beautifully and comfortably, therefore, when purchasing a plumbing fixture, first of all we pay attention to its appearance. At the same time, we begin to imagine how this device will be in harmony with the interior of the room where it will be installed. And, in principle, this is correct.

Bronze faucet

The modern plumbing fixture market currently offers a huge range of kitchen faucets, which are made from different materials.

And if we want to create a creative style design in the kitchen, then most often we choose:

• Kitchen faucet in bronze;
• Silver;
• Gold;
• Copper.

Of course, it is very difficult to choose something necessary in such a variety. Manufacturers have tried to provide the consumer with various models that can satisfy the demand of even the most demanding customer. Therefore, when going to the store, you simply have to determine exactly which mixer you need.

Lever mixers

This is by far the most popular species.

• First, they are easy to use.. To turn on the water, you just need to raise the lever, and to close, just return it to its original position. Hot and cold water is mixed by moving the lever to the left or right.
• Secondly, ease of installation. FROM by installing this model of kitchen mixer a beginner will also cope, there is no need to call a plumber, you can do everything yourself. If something is not clear, then the instruction is always supplied in the kit.

Lever mixer

Attention!
With all the advantages of this model, it should be noted that it is still inferior to two-valve mixers.

Two-valve mixer

Two-valve bronze faucets for the kitchen (photo below) are a classic design of the device, known for a long time. Valves are installed on both sides of the water supply pipe: one for hot water, the other for cold water.

By opening one or the other valve, you can achieve the required temperature of the mixed water. In this regard, the required temperature can be achieved more accurately.

Two-valve model

We add that this type of mixer is the most economical (this has been proven by tests). Therefore, for those who have water meters installed in their apartments, we recommend using this option.

Kitchen design plus mixer design

This combination should be perfect, because the bronze color does not always fit into the proposed kitchen interior. In the stylistic direction, it is best to choose "antique" styles. It is in them that bronze kitchen faucets will find their place. This warm bronze shade perfectly reflects artificial light, creating a cozy and warm atmosphere inside the kitchen.

Advice!
The installed bronze plumbing fixture does not need to be supplemented with other designer accessories.
He himself, in the singular, perfectly expresses his purpose and acts as a decorative element, emphasizing the stylistic content of the space.

I would like to note that manufacturing companies today offer two types of this model:

1. Pure bronze.
2. Brass plated with bronze (made to look like bronze).

Original semi-antique model

The first model is:

• high price.
• high quality.
• the exact and true name of the product.

The second is a budget option for those who want to become the owner of exclusive items. Of course, the technical and operational characteristics of the second model are lower.

Currently, faucets for the kitchen for bronze are made according to the technology, where manual labor is used in large volumes, therefore this type is expensive.

• First of all, the body is made of brass by casting.
• Then it is covered with bronze.
• Then the entire surface is manually sanded, which is why the shade of the mixer becomes not dark, but light.
• The latter is covered with protective varnishes and solutions.

In words, everything is simple, but, as practice shows, this process is not only difficult, but also laborious. Imagine that every pattern, every drawing must be cleaned by a master by hand without any accessories or tools. It costs a lot.

This technology is often referred to as “aging”. This is why a bronze kitchen faucet like this is best used if the kitchen is stylized in classic design, under modern, under vintage, under retro. The thing is that the drawing on the faucets seems old.

Beauty and retro style

It is believed that you need to buy any product from branded manufacturers. But, as often happens, the cost of such products is not affordable for every man in the street. That is why on the market you can always find bronze faucets with different price points. The point is that, in addition to brass, nickel or a chrome-plated alloy with bronze plating is often laid in the basis of the device.

Their cost is much lower, and it should be noted that such an indicator as long-term operation is not present here. Two or three years and such a device will have to be changed. The price corresponds to the quality, although in appearance it is almost impossible to distinguish them from the originals.

Conclusion on the topic

So, approaching the choice of a bronze mixer, you must first of all decide how much you can allocate for its purchase. Based on this, it will be possible to resolve the issue of choice. For you, specially on the page of the site there is a video that summarizes everything that was said above.