A domestic company that manufactures products under the Florentina brand, specializes in the production of countertops, sinks, faucets, etc. As buyers have noted in their reviews of Florentina sinks, the products are of high quality due to the use of a solid composite production material base.
What characteristics does the product have? Is she really as good as they describe her? Is it worth buying cast sinks at all? The answers to all these questions are given in the article.
Who is this company and what is its reputation in the market?
"Florentina" is a domestic brand with headquarters in Moscow and production facilities in Elektrostal (MO), which has been conquering the market for 15 years. The direction of activity is the production of high-quality products from cast compositeraw materials at a high technological level. Experts leave only positive feedback about Florentina sinks, noting that this is the only product that has no analogues in Russia.
The company employs physicists, engineers, chemists, technologists, adjusters and operators of an automated conveyor system. Before entering the market, products undergo quality control, which is preceded by the following production steps:
- operational development and design based on the scientific and technological center;
- design solutions;
- robotic manufacturing.
In their reviews of Florentina sinks, customers note the following qualities that distinguish the company's products from other manufacturers:
- silver ion antibacterial coating to keep this part of the work area hygienic;
- self-cleaning property made possible by special additives and a special wetting angle of the sink molded surface.
Features and composition of the composite
At the heart of all products produced by the company, a solid composite material consisting of only two components, each of which differs in quality, but, nevertheless, they complement each other. For the matrix of branded composites, special methacrylated polyester compounds are used - resins.
According to experts, it is clear that all sinks have such qualities as hardness, strength, resistance to sudden changes in temperature, exposure to organicsolvents.
As a filler for the composite, crumbs (sand) from natural materials are used: granite, quartz, which, according to experts, makes it possible to increase the wear resistance of sinks.
Special attention and evaluation according to reviews of Florentina sinks deserves the production of shells from white ground Baikal dolomite, which gives products special strength.
Please note that materials acquire composite properties due to special additives that contribute to the "binding" of the matrix and filler.
The best, according to consumer reviews, Florentina kitchen sinks
The company has 5 patented composite materials, which differ to some extent in composition and combinations. In addition to the main raw materials for the manufacture of sinks, additional components are used. For example, giving aesthetic beauty, such as acrylic. The composition of the material directly affects the quality and appearance of the sink. Types of raw materials for manufacturing:
- Florengran is characterized by a high content of granite and quartz chips (about 75%). Models of sinks from this raw material are characterized by special strength and resistance to aggressive substances. In appearance, the products resemble shells made of natural stone.
- Florensil is characterized by a special composition, which is complemented by quartz and silicon dioxide. Sinks are characterized by strength, resistance to chemical reactions, self-cleaning property and antibacterial coating. Interestingly, the range of products is characterized by a wide range of colors.palette.
- Florensil metallic is similar in properties to the previous option under consideration. Externally, the product resembles a metal sink, which contributes to the implementation of some design solutions.
- Florenglass is most commonly used for bathroom sinks. It is characterized by high strength, translucent or transparent dark material in its composition.
- Cast Marble is a special type of material with ground marble chips as a filler. Dirt-resistant and decorative.
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All sinks "Florentina" are divided into two volumetric categories: overhead and mortise in the countertop. According to reviews, the Florentina Lipsi sink is especially popular. The special dimensions, shape and color of the material make it versatile, it can fit into any style of kitchen interior.
Customers note that the pricing policy is quite democratic, especially considering all the listed benefits noted by buyers and experts in the field of testing sanitary products for the kitchen.
What the buyer pays attention to first of all
Buyers pay special attention to a long service life and a high degree of impact resistance. Reviews of Florentina mortise sinks indicate a sufficient level of sound absorption, which makes the use of plumbing even more pleasant. In terms of quality and earned reputation, the products of domesticproduction from Florentina is compared with European brands such as Blanco and Franke.
Some negative features of the products
In addition to all the advantages of kitchen sinks described, there are some disadvantages, which, according to the analysis of reviews of Florentina "Lipsi" kitchen sinks, buyers identified during operation:
- some parts of the shell darken with time;
- sink surface prone to scratches;
- the possibility of water stagnation in one of the washing areas is not excluded;
- plumbing accessories do not match the quality of the bowl itself.
Having studied the reviews of Florentina Lipsi kitchen sinks and other product models presented in the catalog of the company of the same name, we can conclude that buyers really trust the domestic manufacturer and choose Florentina sinks and sinks. Given all the advantages, some of the shortcomings that emerge during operation seem, according to experts, to be insignificant. Therefore, even experts recommend the products of the Russian brand Florentina.
