This has been posted in the past but want 2024 most up to date answer. We want something that will last and is of high quality. Looking for responses from plumbers, but any input is appreciated. Talking about sinks, showers, tubs, toilets, and any other sundry plumbing fixture.
I am looking at getting a very nice kitchen faucet for Christmas. I ruled out Moen since their faucets were limited to 1.5GPM flow whereas Brizo and Axor have about 1.8 GPM. Really what I want is a quality, durable, as little plastic as possible (I know some is unavoidable like in the lines) faucet. No interest in the electronic options at all.
Which do you recommend? Warranty language on both are the same. The Hansgrohe Axor’s “laminar flow” seems fancy, but I’m worried that will just result in less fluid velocity (since GPM is the same) and will ultimately feel like it has low pressure.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. I’m a buy once / cry once person.
I am looking at getting a very nice kitchen faucet for Christmas. I ruled out Moen since their faucets were limited to 1.5GPM flow whereas Brizo and Axor have about 1.8 GPM. Really what I want is a quality, durable, as little plastic as possible (I know some is unavoidable like in the lines) faucet. No interest in the electronic options at all.
Which do you recommend? Warranty language on both are the same. The Hansgrohe Axor’s “laminar flow” seems fancy, but I’m worried that will just result in less fluid velocity (since GPM is the same) and will ultimately feel like it has low pressure.
Any thoughts would be appreciated. I’m a buy once / cry once person.
My architect really likes the Hansgrohe products. What are your professional opinions on them?
What about Brizo? From what I can tell, it's the fancy Delta line.
Both kinda meh IMO. I have a Hansgrohe shower head I love, but other than that not too into them. Parts take longer to get for one. Brizo I have not had good experiences with at all though
I like the higher end HansGrohe products, their base line is pretty much junk; you are usually better off buying Moen in the same price range. If you are in higher end market, I recommend considering Grohe products or Toto (where applicable); solid products that are built to last.
Have folks heard about this brand? We’re doing a major remodel of a kitchen and a couple of bathrooms and our GC sent us over to their vendor who they have worked with for 25 years. We saw what we loved in the showroom and they kind of steered us towards California faucets and mentioned others are like 2-3 time more.
We picked what we liked withi it seeing the pricing thinking it wasn’t crazy. When we got home and did some research, these are like $1500 for a stainless steel Blanco farmhouse sink and like $1300-$1800 for faucets.
We haven’t bought anything but just shocked. Is going into a showroom a bad idea?