Caroma Liano II Mixers & Tapware

Caroma Liano II mixers and tapware buying guide

Caroma Liano II is a minimalist tapware range with a slim lever, a clean outlet and matching pieces for the basin, the bath, the shower and the kitchen sink. This page holds Liano II basin mixers, wall basin and bath mixer sets, shower and bath mixers, bath fillers, hob mixers, bath and basin spouts and sink mixers, wall, hob and floor mounted, in chrome, brushed nickel, black, gunmetal, brass, gold and bronze. The guide below explains what the range looks like, which piece suits which job, how to choose between the standard and the tall basin mixer, how to match the room, and how to look after the finish.

What the Liano II range is

Liano II is a plain, modern range. The shapes are simple, the lever is slim, and nothing on the body is added for show. That makes it a flexible choice. It sits comfortably in a modern bathroom with a floating vanity and large tiles, and it works in a quieter, more neutral room where the taps should not draw attention. The same shapes carry from the basin to the shower to the bath, so the pieces look related.

A range matters because the pieces fit together. A basin mixer, a wall set, a spout and a shower mixer from the same range share a lever, a plate and a finish. Choose the Liano II for the whole room and it will look planned. For the other Caroma ranges, see Caroma taps, Caroma Urbane II, Caroma Luna II and Caroma Contura II.

Basin mixers and the tall mixer

The Liano II basin mixer stands on the vanity or the basin through a single hole, with one lever for flow and temperature. It comes in a standard height and in a Mid Tower height. The standard height suits a basin that is set into the vanity, where the rim is close to the bench. The Mid Tower is taller, and it suits a bowl that sits on top of the vanity, where the spout has to clear a higher rim.

The choice depends on the bowl. Measure the height of the rim above the bench, and choose a spout that sits above it with room for a hand underneath. See basin mixers and tall basin mixers for the wider groups from every brand. Check the tap hole, the reach and the lever travel as well. The water should land near the drain, and the lever needs space to lift without touching a mirror or a splashback.

Wall basin and bath sets

A wall basin and bath mixer set puts the mixer and the spout in the wall. It suits a floating vanity, a wall hung basin and a bath against a wall, and it leaves the bench clear. The pipes are in the wall, so the position has to be settled before the tiles go on, and the spout length and height have to suit the basin or the bath. See wall basin and bath mixer sets.

The Liano II also has separate bath and basin spouts, for when the mixer and the outlet are chosen apart, and see Caroma spouts for those. A spout should land the water near the middle of the bath or near the drain in the basin, so check the reach against the width of the bath and the bowl.

Shower and bath mixers

The Liano II shower and bath mixer controls the shower and the bath from the wall, and some of the mixers have a diverter that sends the water to the shower head or the bath spout. A diverter is the right choice for a shower over a bath. The mixer has a body in the wall, so the plumber fits it at rough in, before the tiles go on. See shower mixers for the wider group, and Caroma Liano II showers for the matching heads and rails.

Check the height of the mixer and the position of the plate. The mixer should be reachable from outside the spray, and the plate should cover the wall opening around the body. Give the plumber the model name before the work begins, so the right body arrives with the right trim.

Bath fillers and floor mounted mixers

A bath filler is the fitting that fills the bath. The Liano II has bath fillers in wall and floor mounted forms. A floor mounted filler stands on the floor beside a freestanding bath, with the pipes coming up through the floor, and it suits a bath in the middle of a room where there is no wall. The pipes have to be set before the floor is finished, so the bath position comes first. See bath fillers and freestanding bath mixers.

Hob mixers

A hob mixer stands on the bath deck, the bench or the basin, and it is connected from underneath. It suits a built in bath with a wide deck, or a bench where there is no wall to use. The Liano II hob mixers are made for the bath and the basin. Check the number of holes, their size and the thickness of the surface before you order. See hob mixers for the group from all brands.

Liano II in the kitchen

The Liano II sink mixers bring the same lines to the kitchen. Many are pull out mixers, with a head that draws out of the spout on a hose, and some retract by themselves. There are gooseneck and standard versions too. A sink mixer is a good choice where the kitchen and the bathroom are seen together, because the shapes match. See pull out sink mixers and Caroma kitchen sinks and mixers.

There is no single best sink mixer. The better one is the one that suits the sink and the way you use it. A pull out suits a deep sink and a lot of rinsing, a gooseneck suits tall pots, and a standard mixer suits a low window sill. Check the height of the spout against the window and any cabinet above, and the hole in the sink against the mixer.

Finishes

Chrome is the standard finish, easy to match and simple to clean. Brushed nickel is a soft silver that hides water marks and fingerprints better than polished chrome. Black is a bold choice against white tiles, and it needs a wipe from time to time to keep water spots off. Gunmetal is a dark grey between black and nickel. Brass, gold and bronze are warm metals that suit timber, stone and cabinet handles in the same tone.

Match the finish to the other metal in the room: the shower rail, the towel rail, the waste and the handles. Brushed brass and gold are close but not the same, so keep one of them across the room. If the pieces come from different ranges, place them side by side in daylight before you order. See Caroma Liano II bathroom accessories for the matching accessories.

Materials

Much of the Liano II range is lead free brass, and the rest is brass. A tap supplies water you wash with, cook with and drink, so lead free brass is the better choice where it is offered. See Caroma Liano II low lead tapware and Caroma low lead tapware for those groups. Check the material and the compliance marks on the model you choose.

Water flow

Taps sold in Australia carry a WELS rating for water efficiency, and it differs between models, so check the rating for the exact tap. An aerator mixes air into the stream, so it feels full and splashes less. For a shower, the head sets most of the flow, so choose the mixer and the head together. A low pressure supply gives a gentle flow from any tap.

Installation

Plumbing work has to be done by a licensed plumber. A hob mounted mixer is fixed through the hole with a nut under the surface and connected with flexible hoses. A wall or shower mixer is fitted to pipes behind the wall at rough in, and the trim goes on after tiling. A floor mixer is fitted to pipes in the floor. The installation sheet supplied with each product is the reference for the connection and the fixings. Give the plumber the model names before the work begins, so the heights, the pipe centres and the fittings are checked in advance.

Care

Wipe the tap with a soft, damp cloth and mild soap, and dry it with a soft cloth to prevent water marks. Do not use abrasive pads, bleach or strong cleaners, because they can damage a brushed, black or coloured finish. Clean the aerator if the flow becomes uneven. A mixer that drips when it is shut, a lever that has become stiff or a temperature that is hard to control points to the cartridge, which a plumber can replace. Have the range name and the finish ready.

Questions to settle before you order

• Which pieces do you need: basin, shower, bath, sink and spouts?
• Is the basin standard or a bowl on top, and which mixer height does it need?
• Is the bath wall mounted, deck mounted or freestanding, and are the pipes in the right place?
• Has the plumber confirmed the rough in for the wall pieces?
• Which finish matches the rest of the metal in the room?
• Will every piece come from the Liano II range?

Related pages

For the other Caroma ranges, see Caroma taps. For the taps from every brand, start at taps.