When choosing the best bathroom fixtures, both aesthetic taste and other factors, such as ease of cleaning, should be taken into account. It would be undoubtedly limiting to choose such important furnishing elements only on the basis of our personal taste - which is undoubtedly important - without considering other 'practical' aspects. Especially when it comes to an environment dedicated to personal hygiene and beauty, it is important to balance a sense of aesthetics with hygiene. One of the most frequently asked questions concerns the choice between glossy and matte sanitary ware. Let us look at the features, advantages, and disadvantages of each.
Glossy sanitary ceramics: the perfect blend of tradition and practicality
Choosing shiny sanitaryware means invoking tradition, because these are elements that have always furnished the most intimate room of the house, offering lines of impeccable refinement that recall the charm of the past.
When installed in a bathroom with light tiles and shiny chrome taps, the glossy sanitaryware helps to develop a classic but ever timeless style. It is a choice in the name of the most refined elegance and effective cleaning. The smooth, non-porous surface facilitates cleaning and drainage of water, so that an excellent standard of hygiene is always achieved.
The only necessary measure to be taken when cleaning, is to avoid detergents which are too aggressive, so that the frequent disinfection does not affect the shine of this type of sanitaryware, which are undoubtedly the most important plumbing fixtures of a classic bathroom.
Matte sanitaryware with minimalist design for modern bathrooms
Anyone who dreams of a bathroom in a modern and contemporary style cannot help but consider the possibility of installing matte sanitary ware with minimalist design and clean lines.
Available in a variety of colours, matte sanitaryware represent the charm of muted colours that give the bathroom a touch of novelty and a breath of fresh air as the most intimate room of the house requires.
As for ease of cleaning, the matte colour that gives these sanitaryware a trendy look, which at first glance may seem a disadvantage, does not actually worry us much. The microporous raw material could lead to fears of excessive lime deposits, which are caused by the fact that the water cannot flow smoothly. So, is there a risk of bacterial infections for us and our family members? Fortunately, not. Those who dream of furnishing their own bathroom with opaque bidets and toilets need not worry, because careful processing techniques ensure a high level of hygiene and prevent dangerous and unsightly dirt deposits.
Also, when cleaning opaque sanitary ware, it is recommended to avoid the use of particularly aggressive detergents, as they could lead to the formation of spots and stains that could compromise the matte finish that gives a surprising effect to modern bathroom furniture