In the past few years, the position of the bathroom in the decoration was very inconspicuous, but now, the bathroom has been paid more and more attention by fashion chasers, and they have made every effort to build it.
Environmental protection, health, fashion, and practicality, people have higher and higher requirements for bathrooms. In this peak decoration season, what aspects should be paid attention to when purchasing and installing bathroom supplies?
Five tips in purchasing sanitary ware
1. Residents on low floors of toilets are suitable for “wash-down” toilets
Pay attention to the flushing method and water consumption when purchasing toilet sanitary ware. The common flushing methods of toilets are divided into three types: direct flush, siphon and flush down.
For residents with lower floors, it is best to choose the wash-down type, because the pipeline on the lower floors is relatively short and the impact of the wash-down type is greater, so it is more appropriate to choose the wash-down type for low floors.
The siphon type adopts the principle of pipeline vacuum, which is more suitable for high-rise buildings. If there are two bathrooms in the family, it is best to install a siphon type in the “main bathroom”, because many people have relatively high work pressure, and the siphon type is quiet, which is more suitable for the “main bathroom”. The drop pipe is thick, and the pressure of the water tank is used to flush water, so it is more suitable to be placed in the “guest bathroom”.
In terms of water consumption in toilets, the state stipulates that water-saving toilets with a flushing volume of less than 6 liters are water-saving toilets. Now many manufacturers have set up large and small water (3 liters and 6 liters), and all water-saving toilets will have signs. You can consult the sales staff when purchasing.
Installation tips: Do not fill the bottom of the toilet with cement sand. If the seat bucket is hidden under the floor tiles, there must be a 2 mm gap around the seat bucket. The gap must be filled with glass glue, otherwise it will happen Cement expands with heat and contracts with cold, damaging the product.
Second, the bathtub is best to choose the bathtub before laying floor tiles
Bathtubs generally include two categories: “skirt bathtub” and “skirtless bathtub”. At present, “skirt bathtub” has become the absolute mainstream in the market.
Generally speaking, ordinary steel bathtubs are easy to clean and have a single shape; acrylic bathtubs have richer shapes, but their lifespan is shorter and it is not easy to clean after aging; cast iron bathtubs have a long service life and high grade, but they are more expensive and more troublesome to transport and install.
Bathtub accessories are the same as toilet and basin accessories. Different bathtubs require different types of accessories, and their functions and significance cannot be ignored.
Installation tips: The anchor bolts must be leveled before the bathtub is installed. During the installation process, no iron objects should be placed in the bathtub to avoid rust spots or product scratches. What needs to be specially reminded when installing a bathtub at home is that it is best to choose a bathtub before laying tiles.
3. Determine the reserved size before purchasing the washbasin
With the refinement of bathroom decoration, matching basin bath cabinet products have appeared in many people’s homes.
To buy such products, you should first choose the size and style of the basin according to the actual area of the bathroom. If the area is small, you should generally choose a column basin, because using a column basin in a small-area bathroom can enhance the ventilation of the bathroom; If the area is large, you can choose various basins, because the basin can enhance the sense of class.
In addition to the shape of the basin, the most important thing is to pay attention to the quality of the glaze, because a good glaze will not hang dirty, the surface is easy to clean, and it will still be as bright as new after long-term use. When choosing, you can face the light and observe from the side of the ceramic from multiple angles. A good glaze should have no stains, pinholes, sand holes and air bubbles, and the surface is very smooth.
Installation tips: When installing this type of product, you need to pay attention to the flatness of the wall and the ground, especially when installing the hanging pot, the nut must be installed with a rubber pad first, and be careful when tightening to avoid damage caused by excessive force.
4. Although the faucet is a “small part”, it is necessary to choose a brand
When purchasing a faucet, you should pay attention to the quality of the faucet valve core, the quality of the faucet’s manufacturing material and surface treatment, as well as its adaptability to water quality and whether it is water-saving.
High-quality faucets all use ceramic valve cores, which are precise and wear-resistant, and have a long service life. The service life of iron valve cores and plastic valve cores is relatively short. In terms of manufacturing materials, most high-end faucets are made of brass.
The faucet looks like a small part on the surface. Many consumers feel that branded faucets are more expensive, but the hose and angle valve of the faucet are very important. If the quality of the angle valve is not good, the water pressure cannot be fixed. Not good, if there is a burst, there may be water leakage. Once the water leaks at home, the loss will be very large.
Most faucets are treated with chrome plating on the surface, but if the surface treatment is not satisfactory, the product may be in good condition when purchased, but after a period of use, the coating will change color and fall off. Therefore, when purchasing faucets, the manufacturer must be required to provide surface Plating quality assurance.
Installation tips: After the installation is completed, flushing and water testing must be carried out to adjust the water level and flushing function to the best state.
Five, the shower should be carefully selected and installed skillfully
The shower is also an indispensable part of the bathroom. Regardless of the small shower, you also need to master some precautions when installing it. First of all, the installation height can be divided into two types according to the type of shower.
First, conceal the shower, the center of the hidden water outlet on the wall is at least 2 meters away from the ground, and the center of the shower switch is preferably 1 meter away from the ground. The surface-mounted shower head is generally defined by the water surface of the shower, and the distance is preferably 2 meters.
However, professional installers also remind that these data are only average data, and the actual installation of the shower should be adjusted according to the height of the user.
Second, the surface-mounted shower switch and the buried water pipe are hot on the left and cold on the right, and the center distance should be 1.5 meters. After the shower is installed, it should be at right angles to the wall. In addition, the water pressure adjustment of the shower is also a key. Too much water pressure will cause the shower to burst, and too little water pressure will not work normally.
Installation tips: Choosing a uniform and soft shower head is the key to enjoying the fun of the bathroom. There are three tricks to choosing a shower head skillfully: check whether the tube body and the electroplating layer on the surface of the shower head are smooth and smooth; hold the tube body second-hand to judge the quality of the material Advantages and disadvantages; the service life of the material of the three-question shower switch valve core.
