Browse Forums Bathrooms and Laundry 1 Jul 29, 2010 9:26 pm There seem a big disparity between prices of accessories and chrome plug/pop up wastes at different stores/brands. Does cheap prices always equal poorer quality for things like toilet roll holders etc? Should I really pay double the $$ for these items? Re: Is it worthwhile to spend more on bathroom accessories? 2Jul 30, 2010 6:13 am Cheap ones are mostly made from a chrome plated diecast. Over the years you tend to find you get pit holes in the chrome (I experience this on my showroom floor away from moisture and daily use). The dearer ones should be chrome plated brass (or stainless steel), and because chrome and brass are a more harmonious marriage they will look great for many more years. Usually they are of more solid construction also. As for the pop ups, I don't think there is that much between them to be honest. Possibly the thickness of the plating on the cheap ones may be an issue, quality of the seals, sturdiness of the mechanism inside, but I'm pretty sure about 99% of them come from china. Possumchops Now the proud owner of 3.7acres of Serenity. Colour selection completed! Soon to go to council. Re: Is it worthwhile to spend more on bathroom accessories? 3Jul 30, 2010 9:29 am Possumchops Cheap ones are mostly made from a chrome plated diecast. Over the years you tend to find you get pit holes in the chrome (I experience this on my showroom floor away from moisture and daily use). The dearer ones should be chrome plated brass (or stainless steel), and because chrome and brass are a more harmonious marriage they will look great for many more years. Usually they are of more solid construction also. As for the pop ups, I don't think there is that much between them to be honest. Possibly the thickness of the plating on the cheap ones may be an issue, quality of the seals, sturdiness of the mechanism inside, but I'm pretty sure about 99% of them come from china. Thanks. I would be wary. Is you site demilished but nothing else done? Sounds like liquidity problems to me. Our builder did the same. Got hundreds of thousands of dollars of… 2 15391 Can someone please offer some advice? Im DESPERATE. Because I'm completely and utterly exhausted. How long are variations taking with other companies at the moment? We… 0 18460 |