{"product_id":"kartell-k-vit-flair-wall-mounted-basin-mixer-chrome-tap121fl","title":"Kartell K-VIT Flair Wall Mounted Basin Mixer – Chrome (TAP121FL)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKartell K-VIT Flair Wall Mounted Basin Mixer – Chrome (TAP121FL)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kartell K-VIT \u003cstrong\u003eFlair\u003c\/strong\u003e range is built around one idea: a square-set chrome body with a wide, open curved spout, so the water arrives as a broad flat sheet rather than a round jet. Kartell describe it as a collection that \"gives a totally chic finishing touch to a trendy interior\", and the open spout is what people notice — it is the whole point of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003ewall mounted basin mixer\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single wide plate carrying the open spout and one lever, fixed to the wall above the basin rather than sitting on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy wall mounted, and what it demands\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWall mounting leaves the basin or worktop completely clear, which looks striking and makes the surface far easier to wipe down. It suits a countertop bowl or a basin with no tap hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trade-off is that \u003cstrong\u003eall the plumbing has to be buried in the wall\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the concealed valve body has to be set at the right depth and height before the wall is boarded and tiled. That means deciding on this tap early — it is not a swap you can make later without opening up the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet the height so the spout clears the rim of your basin with room to get your hands under, and check it lands water in the middle of the bowl rather than the back edge. A stud wall needs noggins to fix the valve to; a solid wall needs chasing out. Neither is difficult, but both need doing before the finish goes on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWater pressure\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKartell rate this tap \u003cstrong\u003esuitable for low water pressure systems\u003c\/strong\u003e — it will run from as little as 0.2 bar. That means it works on a gravity-fed tank and cylinder as well as on mains, combi or unvented pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLiving with it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eceramic disc cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e with quarter-turn operation gives full flow from a small movement of the lever, and is far less prone to dripping than a washer tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChrome is the easiest finish to live with and the easiest to spoil. A wipe with a soft damp cloth is all it needs, though it shows water spots and fingerprints more readily than a brushed finish, so in a hard water area it pays to dry it off. What it will not tolerate is abrasives: cream cleaners, scouring pads and strong limescale removers cut through the plating, and once chrome has gone dull and cloudy it cannot be brought back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe rest of the Flair range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe range also includes a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-flair-mono-basin-mixer-with-click-waste-chrome-tap001flj\"\u003emono basin mixer\u003c\/a\u003e with click waste, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-flair-hi-rise-mono-basin-mixer-chrome-tap005flj\"\u003ehi-rise mono basin mixer\u003c\/a\u003e for countertop bowls, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-flair-mono-bidet-mixer-chrome-tap002fl\"\u003emono bidet mixer\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-flair-bath-filler-chrome-tap004flj\"\u003ebath filler\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-flair-bath-shower-mixer-chrome-tap003flj\"\u003ebath shower mixer\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-flair-4-hole-bath-shower-mixer-chrome-tap006flj\"\u003e4 hole bath shower mixer\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kartell-k-vit-flair-freestanding-bath-shower-mixer-chrome-tap120fl\"\u003efreestanding bath shower mixer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode: TAP121FL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid brass construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall mounted — concealed valve body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic disc cartridge, quarter turn operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen waterfall spout on a single backplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for low water pressure systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength 197mm, weight 1.58kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixings supplied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaste sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime guarantee (1 year on moving parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarcode 5055681470319\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kartelluk-my.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/personal\/erp_kartelluk_onmicrosoft_com\/EZIJ1B1rfeFMusWJXIYI600BHO6BrTJQGYcd1fcWzQ6jMA?download=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the technical data sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kartell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57471497830726,"sku":"TAP121FL","price":84.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/7273\/6838\/files\/TAP121FL.png?v=1790585578","url":"https:\/\/www.keywestbathrooms.co.uk\/products\/kartell-k-vit-flair-wall-mounted-basin-mixer-chrome-tap121fl","provider":"Key West Bathrooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}