To begin with, take a moment to sniff the floor. A high-quality PVC floor should be odorless, while cheaper alternatives often carry a noticeable chemical smell, which could indicate the presence of harmful substances like formaldehyde. To check for durability, try scratching the surface gently with your shoe sole. If dirt leaves visible marks and doesn’t come off easily with a cleaning cloth, this suggests poor stain resistance.
Next, assess the floor’s wear resistance by rubbing it lightly with your fingertip or a knife tip. Floors that show noticeable scratches might lack sufficient durability. For stability, you can use a knife to see how easily it cuts into the material—if it slices through effortlessly, the floor likely lacks a fiberglass layer, which is crucial for structural integrity.
Acid and alkali resistance can be tested by applying a few drops of alcohol, engine oil, or a small amount of hydrochloric acid onto the surface. After a day, if the floor shows signs of degradation or discoloration, its resistance to chemicals may be weak.
Finally, to evaluate antibacterial properties, place something prone to mold growth, like bread, on the floor and leave it in a dark area for a couple of days. If mold appears, the floor likely lacks effective antibacterial features. These tests can help you determine the overall quality and suitability of the floor for your needs.
A concealed shower valve is simply a built-in valve that is concealed behind the tiling in a shower enclosure. The only visible part of a concealed shower valve is the chrome control plate and handles; the rest sits neatly out of sight within the wall.
Are concealed showers good?
Due to the valve and any pipework being hidden beneath the tiles, concealed showers are the perfect choice for a bathroom with a minimalist aesthetic, and anyone that wants to create straight edges and reduce clutter. They are also an ideal option if you have a smaller bathroom and want to make the most of your space.
Concealed shower mixer:
The control part (spool) of the concealed shower faucet needs to be buried in the wall and connected with the hot and cold inlet pipe. The outlet pipe for supplying the shower water is also connected in the wall. After the installation, the wall only sees dark. The control panel and overhead shower with shower faucet have no extras on the wall, which can make the wall a clean and tidy flat decoration.
Advantages and disadvantages:
The overhead shower with shower is optional, and there are a variety of large-caliber Shower Heads, such as the 400mm large-diameter overhead shower from the German GROHE Rainshow Series, which can easily meet the needs of large-area showers. A shower experience that is irreplaceable with a shower. After the installed shower is installed on the wall, only the shower and control switch are left on the wall, which does not take up too much space in the bathroom. It is visually simple and elegant. The disadvantage is that the main part of the shower is buried in the wall when the valve core is buried. If there is a problem with the valve core after a long time of use, such as leakage of the valve plug interface, dripping of the shower, etc., the maintenance is troublesome and the wall needs to be opened. Repair or replace.