Faucet height above the bathroom: standard or practicality and convenience, interior photo

When renovating a bathroom, most people were faced with the questions: what is the best way to install a faucet? How to pick it up? What is the optimal height? It has been proven by many years of practice that for a comfortable shower and bath, the mixer should be at the level of 0.2 meters from the bottom of the sink or bathtub. This height minimizes water consumption and almost minimizes splash. Further in the article, we will consider in detail all the options for installing a faucet in the bathroom.

The recommended installation height of the mixer is designed for a person of average height.

What you need to consider before purchasing plumbing equipment

For the arrangement of this room, taps and mixers are needed. Their main difference is that the mixer supplies both cold and hot water at the same time, and the tap supplies only one temperature.

The mixer is responsible for the temperature of the water, as well as for the pressure and the formation of the jet

The mixer should not look bulky against the background of other plumbing equipment

Different materials are used for manufacturing, brass faucets are ideal, products made of such material are inexpensive and have a long service life.

The material of the mixer affects both the design and the performance of the product.

Before purchasing all accessories and additional materials, the following points must be considered:

• Comfort in use. The installation of taps in the shower stall is carried out at a height of 1.20 m, this is the optimal placement for people of average height. If we talk about a sink or a bathtub, then the standard height of 0.2 meters remains. But all sizes are very individual and depend on the installation method.
  

  Mixer connection options in the bathroom

• It is important to consider the installation method. There are different installation methods: onboard, in-wall, and shower-stand. To rationally calculate the height of wall products, the following values ​​must be summed up: a constant of 85 cm, the thickness of the floor covering, the height of the bathroom stands or the height of the pallet.
  

  Before choosing a mixer, you need to decide on its location.

• What the mixer will be used for. Note! If you have the same mixer for the bathroom and sink, then you need to choose a mixer with the ability to change the side, it should be easy to turn. The installation height of such a product is calculated as follows: we count one from the floor covering meter, and then add 0.1-0.15 meters for people of average height, for tall people add from 0.16 to 0.25 m.
  

  The model with a long swivel bend is suitable if the sink is located next to the bathtub

• Features of the spout. This bathroom accessory has many options. Products can vary in height, shape and crane length. A straight and short spout is suitable for installation at a high distance, you must carefully consider the features of the plumbing device, for example, the absence of an aerator (an element that controls the pressure of water) can lead to uncontrolled flow and not economical water consumption.
  

  Faucet with short spout looks great in small rooms as well as in bathrooms without a washbasin

Optimal place to install the mixer

After determining the approximate installation height of the crane, it is necessary to decide on the installation site, namely, where it will not only look harmonious, but also be comfortable to use. The following factors are most conducive to this choice:

• The mixer will be for one unit of plumbing or one faucet for several units. Also, when installing in the bathroom, it is necessary to take into account that it will also be used as a shower.
  

  It is better to determine the attachment points of plumbing fixtures even at the design stage of the water supply system.

• The presence of other devices in the bathroom system. This includes filters, water softeners, and others. In the presence of such systems, additional calculations are required to establish the height of the future crane.
• Appearance and dimensions of the device. It is important to consider how the crane will fit into the interior, how much space it will take up.
  

  The faucet design is selected based on the style solution of the bathroom interior

• The type of mixer that will be installed and its fastening method.

After checking these points from the list, determine the exact location of the crane, and you need to take into account a few more recommendations:

• If you mainly shower, then your choice can be installed on a wall installation or inside a wall.
  

  A separate mixer can be provided for the shower

• If you often use the bathroom, then it is more practical to install the mixer on the side of the bath or on the wall at a low height (15-20 cm).
  

  The photo shows a compact mixer embedded in the side of an acrylic bathtub

If we consider the situation with the choice of mounting the mixer in the side of the bathroom, then it is better to install the tap at the height of the bath itself, offset from the center to the left or right. The offset distance can be absolutely any, but according to GOST it should be one third of the entire length of the side.

Bathroom faucet range

When choosing a device for supplying water to the bathroom, you can get lost in a huge assortment. Which one is better to choose, and how practical will this or that model be? The following guidelines will help you find the answer to these questions:

• Divider shape. The most user-friendly high arc-shaped divider for washbasins and bathtubs.
• Single-lever taps are more suitable for the kitchen due to the fact that they are more limited in regulating water and pressure.
  

  Cheap single-lever mixers often have a small temperature adjustment range.

• Two-valve taps will help regulate the pressure and temperature more accurately than the previous instance.
  

  Mixers with two valves were invented back in the 19th century, however, in our time, these devices have not lost their relevance due to their practical and simple design.

• In systems with a thermostat, easy scrolling of the elements is possible.
  

  Mixer with thermostat is able to maintain the set water temperature

When choosing a valve with two-hand adjustment, you should pay attention to the following points:

• Be sure to include "eccentrics" in the kit - they serve to strengthen the structure to the pipes.
• The distance between the pipes should be between 14.5 and 16.2 cm, otherwise the installation will be problematic and unreliable.
• The main components must be hidden in the body of the device, the service life of the product depends on this, and the handles must be fixed with screws. They can be of different shapes and materials.
• The camera body should be hidden, it is there that the mixing of cold and hot water is carried out.
• The drain should be with a mesh for additional water filtration.
• The kit should include seals for each attachment point.

There are also taps with touch control of the water temperature. Such models will be suitable if there are no voltage drops in the house. Otherwise, the service life is much shorter than that of the usual one due to the very sensitive electronics. Such devices are more common in public than in household premises. Special sensors, using infrared rays that react to heat or movement, automatically turn on the water supply.

The touch mixer is convenient to use, but it costs much more than its usual counterparts

Taps with a thermostat have a number of advantages:

1. You do not need to turn the knobs to adjust.
2. The water temperature is set by the consumer, and it will not change from the pressure or temperature in the area of ​​the central water supply.
3. When working with such mixers, due to their safety system, it is impossible to burn yourself with hot water.

The design of such cranes is quite simple, based on a mixing element and a control and temperature control cartridge. The temperature is set on the basis of a special scale.

The only thing that can be distinguished as a minus of this type of plumbing device is the novelty of the model, very few craftsmen can make high-quality repairs.

The quality of operation of any mixer with a thermostat directly depends on the stability of the pressure in the water supply system.

Bathrooms often feature shower faucets. These can be two-valve or single-lever devices to which a shower is additionally attached.

Black valve-type mixer with shower, made in classic style

High-tech lever mixer with shower

Art Nouveau wall-mounted mixer with thermostat

A faucet with a short spout and shower is an excellent option for the bathroom - it will allow you to quickly fill the bathroom with water, and if necessary, you can turn on the shower.

Contemporary style built-in mixer with shower

Antique design lever mixer

Loft style faucet made of plumbing fittings

There are also models in which the valves (regulators) and the spout are connected as separate units.

Faucets of interesting design are on sale, for example, floor models. The height of such a mixer depends on the dimensions of the rack included in the delivery set.

Thus, choosing a bathroom faucet model can be much easier for you if you take this information into account.

Installation recommendations

A few simple recommendations from craftsmen and manufacturers of plumbing products for water supply can make installation and operation extremely simple and comfortable.

1. When installing, it is necessary to take into account in what position the crane lever is. With horizontal placement, no changes in the installation need to be taken into account, and with vertical placement, additional calculations must be made to make the bathroom comfortable. If a faucet with this type of lever placement is installed incorrectly, it will lead to permanent breakdowns and an accidental change in water temperature during water procedures.
2. The final decision on height should be made only after matching the water supplies to the levers on the tap, this is important for devices with two valves. Usually hot water on the left and cold water on the right. If they are confused, it complicates normal operation.
3. When the mixer in the shower room is installed according to fittings, first it is necessary to measure the dimensions of the mixer itself, then determine the installation height, and then work is done on the fittings that are attached to the level of the tiles, and sometimes they have to be built into the wall completely so as not to spoil the appearance of the bathroom rooms.
4. The level of the product is also important. If the level is "filled up", then there will be problems with the water pressure.
5. With hidden structures, it is better to call for the help of professionals, as well as for structures with sensor adjustment.

In general, we can say that the choice of crane height depends on the model of the product, the method of attachment and the purpose. In addition, GOST and the user's height are taken into account.

To replace the mixer yourself, you must have at least minimal plumbing skills.

For bathrooms with one mixer per bath and basin, the length and curvature of the spout must be taken into account for practical use. The optimal height for products in this case is from 1.20 to 1.50 meters.

In other cases, the height of the product will be 0.2-0.3 meters higher than the sink or bathroom; for products that are mounted on the object itself, it is rational to apply an offset to the left or right side.

Video: Features of installing a mixer in the bathroom

Photos of faucets in the bathroom