Toilets, bathroom cabinets, wash basins... a complete guide to purchasing bathroom products.

The bathroom at home is one of the most frequently used places, and the quality of the bathroom directly determines the quality of life.

Bathroom products that can be used for a long time are normally: toilets, bathroom cabinets, wash basins, and bathroom hardware.

 

Toilet

There are two types of toilets: split type, one-piece type and wall-mounted type. According to the sewage discharge method of the toilet, it can be divided into back flush type, siphon type, jet type, and super spiral type. When purchasing, choose according to different spaces and waterway positions.

 

Although there are many types, you can refer to the following methods when purchasing.

1. Whether the gloss of the toilet itself is good enough. The glossier, the better the compactness;

2. It is not that the smaller the water tank, the more water-saving. Some water tanks are not small, but the water storage line is low. The flushing performance is very good, and it is also very water-saving. Generally, the water tank is 6 liters of flushing water, and the two choices of 3 liters and 6 liters is better;

3. Check whether the internal structure is compact, sensitive and reliable.

 

Bathroom Cabinet

Bathroom cabinets are an important item in bathroom selection, and there are many types. According to the material, it can be divided into solid wood bathroom cabinet, ceramic bathroom cabinet, PVC bathroom cabinet, MDF bathroom cabinet, glass bathroom cabinet, stainless steel bathroom cabinet and so on.

What does the most practical bathroom cabinet look like?

 

 

How to choose?

1. Generally, a complete set of bathroom cabinets needs to be checked for deformation;

2. Check whether the surface is cracked and the glaze is smooth and even;

3. When the cabinet door is opened and closed, check whether the door hinge has a sound or smooth;

4. Use a pen to scribble on the cabinet and wipe it off to check its anti-fouling ability.

 

The bathroom cabinets are rich in styles, so you should decide what material you want when choosing. The specific styling is determined according to personal preference and home decoration style.

Wash Basin

The wash basin is responsible for the appearance of the bathroom. The type and style of the washbasin are also dazzling, such as table top, column type, wall type. And cabinet body are also very particular.

Desktop: Above counter basin or under counter basin?

Above counter basin: High-end, easy installation, rich product selection, easy to disassemble and repair. But water is easy to leak into the sink cabinet and the corners. If the installation is not careful, there will be exposed glass glue, which will turn yellow and black after a long time.

 

Under-counter basin: low profile, integrated with the countertop, beautiful, easy to clean, no dead ends. It is easy for the water basin to deviate from the middle position of the sink cabinet. It is necessary to choose a faucet with a suitable water outlet angle. Under-counter basin is inconvenient to disassemble.

 

Column type: does not occupy space, especially suitable for installation in toilets with insufficient space.

Wall-mounted type: as the name suggests, it is used on the wall, compact and not occupying space, simple and stylish.

Basins can be made from different materials. Stainless steel, porcelain, marble, and glass all have pros and cons. Just pick the one that suits you.

How to choose?

1. Look at the manual first. If it is a glazed basin, the lower the water absorption, the better the quality.

2. Faucet holes. Most porcelain basins have a single hole for mixer faucets. When buying a washbasin, you can ask the supplier to make the hole. If you make the hole yourself, it is likely to destroy the entire washbasin.

3. The high-quality washbasin has a smooth glaze, no pinholes, no lack of glaze, etc.

Striking with a hard object will make a crisp sound.

4. In order to ensure that after quality problems occur, the seller can repair them in time, it is better to keep the invoice issued by the seller.

Hardware

Hardware accessories include: faucet, shower, shelf, angle valve, soap net, clothes hook, etc.

They are not large, but frequently used things. If you pick them well, it will not only be easy to use, but will also improve the quality of the bathroom.

How to choose bathroom hardware?

1. First look at whether the coating is good. Generally, the brighter the surface, the more obvious the mirror effect, and the more rigorous the process.

2. The packaging design is beautiful, and the quality inspection certificate, installation manual, and related after-sales manual are available, indicating that the qualifications are complete.

3. After holding the hardware for 2 or 3 seconds, loosen it. If the fog and traces disappear quickly, it is made of copper, heavy weight, thick and durable.