Brizo Tresa

13 years ago

Hi there,

I have been lurking a lot, but time to post. I am so tired of thinking about showers! We are remodelling the whole house, and the kitchen almost killed me. I have no idea there was so much to consider about diverters and valves, steam showers, membranes, doors with transoms, ACK!

Anyway - I have decided on the configuration of our showers:

All hardware will be thermostatic controls (makes life easy for my kids!)

1. Tub shower combo - will have a fixed shower head, tub filler, and deck mounted handheld.

2. Ensuite shower - will have a handheld on a slide bar and a fixed shower head. (no toe tester)

3. Master shower - will have his and hers fixed shower heads at opposite ends, and a ceiling mounted rain can, and a steam generator

So - as for the hardware, I have looked at Hansgrohe, Kohler and Delta. While I have read rave reviews about the hansgroghe functionality, I am not in love with any of their styles. The retailer I am shopping at doesn't love Kohler, so I could not touch/feel many of their products. The recommendation was to go with Brizo - a step up form Delta, in that I can get the thermostatic control, and tons of traditional styles to choose from.

Anyone have any experience with Brizo - are you happy?

Also - I am considering the Tresa line - but the normal "fixed" showerhead is more like a rain can - do I need to worry about getting enough "pressure" out of these pieces to wash long, thick hair! Any feedback on the functionality of their handhelds on a slidebar?

Thoughts/input or improvements welcome!!

Thanks,

Beth

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breezygirl
13 years ago
I considered Brizio for my tub filler a couple of weeks ago. My plumbing showroom sales rep told me to steer the other way. I had just been horribly disappointed with seeing and touching Delta faucets IRL. They were all cheap and plasticy. I found a Brizio style very similar to the Delta I had wanted and I heard it was Delta's higher end product. My sales rep said that Brizio was basically the same as Delta--same valve and same finish--just more expensive because it is "designer." Now, she didn't have any there for me to physically touch so I couldn't confirm myself.

I was so frustrated. It seems like some manufacturers have recently started value engineering their products to keep the lower price, but sacrifice quality. The plasticy "chrome" feels very cheap, but it's the valve inside that you really want to be built well. A Delta or Moen or Brizio from 2 years ago isn't necessarily the same quality of faucet you would buy today.

I know some plumbers and others in the industry don't love Kohler anymore, but it's too bad you can't touch one. Very solid. Real metal, not plastic. Some people swear by Kohler, but I've heard some say they don't recommend them anymore.

Have you checked out Grohe? Again, quality. My advice would be to feel the faucet and valve yourself. Then judge.
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