Chapter 3: Johnson Suisse

If you refer to the third post in this blog, I wrote on how I want to purchase from local companies that create products that are of good quality and design. Me being me, I asked quite a lot of questions when I was at the store which supplies bathroom wares. What I found out was pretty interesting. First, Johnson Suisse is a local Malaysian company. I never knew that!

Recently aquired by Roca (Spain)

I always thought it was a foreign company, mostly due to the name. Also, I found out that I really like Grohe :) Unfortunately, I am not getting the Grohe rain shower system as I feel it's not necessary to get an imported shower stand. And FYI, the stand without any heater already costs RM1200. >_<''
So, I will most likely go with the Johnson Suisse toilet bowls and sinks. I will be choosing the toilet bowls that have two flushing options, half or full flush. It helps to save water.

Grohe's Rainshower system

Full flush, half flush

I am however facing a dilemma about the taps and metal fittings. Johnson Suisse products are chrome plated and from past experiences, stuff with chrome platings don't really last. Now, I don't know if the technology used for Johnson Suisse products are like REALLY GOOD or anything but I have yet to get a reply from the company. It's now between chrome plating and stainless steel. Stainless steel would of course cost more but cost aside, I want to know what are the other implications of purchasing chrome plated fittings. I still have a lot of research to do with regards to bathroom wares as I just found out some new information which I will post later.

Anyone has anything to share? :)
D.