KITCHEN FAUCETS

Sink mixers / kitchen faucets: Taps for the kitchen

Choosing the right sink mixer is often underestimated when planning a kitchen. This is despite the fact that the kitchen faucet is one of the most frequently used elements in everyday kitchen life and the kitchen is often the most important social room in the house, alongside the living room. Our tip: choose your kitchen faucet with care and consideration. Then you will still be able to enjoy your sink mixers for many years to come.

You will find a diverse selection of high-quality sink mixers here. Whether you prefer a single-lever mixer or a two-hand tap, are looking for a modern sensor tap or want a kitchen faucet with a pull-out dish spray or spiral spring function. Choose from color options such as chrome, black, copper, graphite, gold, white and more to add the finishing touch to your kitchen.

Sink mixers from SCHÜTTE with first-class value for money

The extensive Sink mixers range covers almost every conceivable application for sink mixers and offers a wide selection with a first-class price-performance ratio. Browse through our extensive range and find the kitchen faucet that suits you perfectly.

Various sink mixers from SCHÜTTE:

Single-lever mixer: The simple operation of a sink mixer with just one lever has become established in almost all areas thanks to its high level of user convenience. Single-lever mixers are ideal for everyday use and are also easy to clean.

Two-handle mixer tap: The traditional design with separate valves for cold and hot water is particularly popular with nostalgia fans and offers good control over the water temperature.

Sensor kitchen faucet: The touchless infrared technology of sensor sink mixers is particularly hygienic. In addition to the convenience and style factor, sensor taps are also suitable for households with children or for people with limited mobility.

Sink mixer with pull-out dish spray: These small all-purpose weapons increase the action radius of the spray and make it easier to fill large pots and clean the sink.

Sink mixer with spiral spring function: Modeled on professional taps from the catering industry, kitchen faucets with a spiral spring function offer high quality, a stable design and increased flexibility when sinks are being used.

Tap with filter function: The filtered water directly from the tap is not only good for your health, but can also improve the taste and reduce limescale stains to almost zero.

Sink mixers with dishwasher connection: These special kitchen faucets have an additional connection for the dishwasher. This allows the appliance to be seamlessly integrated into the kitchen installation and saves space.

Sink mixers with front window installation: If the tap can only be installed in front of a window, front window taps are a good solution. These. If the sink mixer is folded down, the window can be opened normally.

Sink mixers for high-pressure and low-pressure connections

In addition to the many different shapes, designs, functions and surfaces, a general distinction is made between low-pressure and high-pressure sink mixers. Most households have a high-pressure connection, where the kitchen faucet is connected to a hot water connection and a cold water connection via two flexible connection hoses. A sink mixer for high-pressure connections is therefore connected directly to the household water system. In contrast, kitchen faucets for low-pressure systems have three flexible connection hoses. One hose is connected to the cold water supply, while the other two hoses are connected to a boiler or hot water tank underneath the sink, which provides the hot water supply.

Post-dripping with low-pressure taps - a necessary function

Another special feature of sink mixers for low-pressure systems is the dripping of the tap. This is not a design fault or a defect of the individual kitchen faucet, but is necessary to compensate for the expansion and contraction of the heated and cooling water in the boiler and to prevent damage to the boiler. The drip-drain function is therefore essential for low-pressure taps. Although it is possible to reduce dripping in modern taps using special designs, it is not possible to completely prevent dripping in low-pressure taps.

Simply install sink mixers yourself

Installing a sink mixer is generally not particularly demanding and does not usually require any fancy tools. Our guarantee: Every sink mixer from SCHÜTTE comes with detailed and illustrated installation instructions that guide you step by step through the installation process. In this way, we ensure that both amateurs and professionals can install our kitchen faucets.

Mounting types for sink mixers

When installing sink mixers, a basic distinction is made between two types of mounting. The modern central screw connection (also known as the mounting sets) and the classic installation using a half-moon washer.

• Central screw fitting / installation set: The central screw fitting is ideal for DIY projects, as almost no tools are required for installation. But professionals are also increasingly appreciating the convenience and ease of installation.
• Half-moon washer: Fastening with the half-moon washer requires a little more manual skill. However, the half-moon washer can be advantageous if space under the sink is very limited.

Scope of delivery of a sink mixer from SCHÜTTE

• Tested sink mixer
• Flexible connection hoses with DVGW certification
• Illustrated installation instructions
• Necessary seals and spacers
• Stabilizer for thin kitchen worktops

Tips and tricks before installation

To ensure that the installation of your new sink mixer goes as smoothly as possible, it is advisable to follow a few basic tips and tricks before installation. First of all, the drill hole in which the tap will be placed should be thoroughly cleaned before installing the new kitchen faucet. This will ensure that the seal does its job optimally. You should then check whether the flexible connection hoses are long enough. In some kitchens, it may be necessary to use extension hoses. The flexible connection hoses should also be connected to the sink mixer before further installation. Important: Only ever tighten the hoses hand-tight. Otherwise, microcracks may occur in the tap body. Last but not least, before tightening the mounting sets, you should adjust the mixing lever of your sink mixers to suit your needs.

1. Clean drill hole
2. Check length of connection hoses
3. Tighten connection hoses hand-tight

What makes a good sink mixer

The quality of a sink mixer depends on various factors. First of all, you should always make sure that you only buy from a trustworthy manufacturer who ensures that the tap body is made of an approved material. This is the only way to ensure that your tap water is not contaminated by the tap. Particularly cheap taps from dubious sources do not meet the legal regulations for drinking water. In addition, a high-quality surface finish ensures a good feel and a long service life for your kitchen faucets. Other key elements that determine the quality of a sink mixer are the cartridge, which should be particularly smooth-running, the aerator, which ensures a pleasant water jet, and the connection hoses, which ensure that the tap does not cause any unwanted cartridges in the pipes.

Our components for a good tap

• Faucet body made of tested material
• High-quality surface finish
• High-quality cartridge with ceramic discs
• High-quality aerator
• Connection hoses with DVGW certification

Basic body materials for sink mixers

Almost all sink mixers available on the market are made of UBA brass, a zinc alloy or stainless steel. The materials have suitable properties and have proven their quality.

• Stainless steel impresses with its resistance to corrosion and its hygienic properties.
• UBA brass is the classic choice for fittings and is known for its durability and excellent value for money.
• Zinc alloy is often used as a more cost-effective yet robust alternative to UBA brass.

Surface finishes for sink mixers

The look and feel of a kitchen faucet is primarily defined by its surface. At SCHÜTTE, you will find various surface finishes, all of which have been tested for durability.

• Sink mixers made of stainless steel are usually brushed to achieve a particularly attractive look. A further finish is not necessary here.
• Kitchen faucets with a chrome finish are the classic finish and are still the best-selling kitchen faucets today. Chrome is easy to clean and blends in well with almost all types of kitchens. Chrome also offers excellent value for money.
• (Powder) coatings are used when black or colored kitchen faucets are desired. The most reliable paint finish is usually powder coating, in which a dry powder form of the paint is electrostatically applied to the material and then baked on. This process ensures a durable surface.
• PVD coating is carried out using physical vapor deposition (PVD). This particularly hard and scratch-resistant surface has become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to its variety of color shades and high quality. Sink mixers with a PVD coating can be finished in a stainless steel look or graphite look, for example. PVD taps are often very resistant to fingerprints.

Maintenance and care of sink mixers

Your new sink mixer from SCHÜTTE will give you many years of pleasure if you follow a few simple care tips. Most importantly, clean your tap regularly and avoid cleaning with aggressive cleaning agents. Instead, use a mild lemon-based cleaner or, if necessary, a mixture of water and mild washing-up liquid. Cleaning should always be done with a soft cotton cloth. Microfiber cloths can leave marks, especially with long-term use.

It should also be noted that you should never spray the cleaning agent directly onto the kitchen faucet, as this could penetrate the cartridge. Instead, spray the cleaning agent onto the cloth first and then wipe the tap.

Maintenance and care at a glance:

• Clean regularly
• Use a mild cleaner based on citric acid
• Use a soft cotton cloth
• Do not spray directly onto the tap