Franke South Africa: sinks, Zip boiling water and washroom fittings
Franke covers three parts of a building and Bella Bathrooms stocks all three: kitchen sinks and mixers, Zip boiling water, and commercial and accessible washroom fittings. Franke describes itself as rooted in Swiss craftsmanship, and it shows as much in a wash trough as in a granite composite sink.
Kitchen sinks and mixers
Drop-in sinks sit on the worktop and are the simplest retrofit. Undermount sinks fix beneath the counter for an unbroken stone edge. Prep bowls add a smaller second working point and change the cut-out, so settle them early. All three sit in Franke kitchen sinks.
The model code carries the material: X codes such as MRX are stainless steel, MRG is Fragranite. Franke describes Fragranite as close to 80% quartz sand in acrylic resin, non-porous and heat resistant to 280°C. Maris runs in both, with Fragranite bowls in Stone Grey, Polar White and black. Rondo, Trendline and Quinline are stainless. Pair any with a Franke kitchen mixer.
Zip boiling water: Hydroboil and HydroTap
Zip Water is its own brand, distributed here by Franke. Zip Hydroboil is the wall-mounted instant boiling water unit, stocked from 2.5 to 50 litres in stainless steel or white epoxy. The Zip HydroTap pairs an under-counter command centre with a font tap, and Zip describes it as a boiling, chilled and sparkling instant drinking water tap, in Arc, Cube and Classic Plus forms.
Commercial and accessible washroom
The commercial washroom range covers soap, foam, paper towel and hygiene bag dispensers, sanitary bins, toilet roll holders, a hand dryer and a shower seat. Grab rails run as straight bars from 300mm to 750mm, angled bars at 45, 90 and 135 degrees, and paraplegic and fold-down rails. Wash troughs come as single, double and mini units in the Luxtub and economy lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bella Bathrooms stock more than Franke kitchen sinks?
Yes. The Franke range here runs across three areas. Kitchen covers sinks and mixers. Zip covers Hydroboil wall units, HydroTap systems, chillers, filters and font kits. The commercial and accessible washroom side covers soap and paper towel dispensers, sanitary and waste bins, toilet roll holders, a hand dryer, a shower seat, grab rails and wash troughs. If you are specifying a commercial building rather than a home kitchen, most of what you need sits in those last two groups.
What is the difference between the Franke MRG and MRX sink codes?
The letters tell you the material. MRG models are Fragranite, Franke's granite composite, which Franke describes as close to 80% quartz sand bound in acrylic resin, finely textured, non-porous and resistant to heat up to 280°C. MRX models are stainless steel, which is lighter to handle, takes a tighter bowl radius and suits a more industrial look. Both appear in the Maris range, so on that range you can choose by material and colour rather than by model family.
Which Franke sinks are available in black?
Black is a Fragranite colour, so on the MRG bodies the colour runs through the material rather than sitting on the surface as a coating. Stocked here are the Maris MRG610 single bowl in 370mm, 520mm and 720mm widths in black, the MRG620 double bowl in black, and a Rondo ROG610-41 prep bowl in black. They are grouped together under Franke black sinks. Stone Grey and Polar White are the other two Fragranite colours stocked.
What is the difference between a Zip Hydroboil and a Zip HydroTap?
A Hydroboil is a wall-mounted instant boiling water unit with its own tap, chosen by tank capacity. Models here run from 2.5 to 50 litres in stainless steel or white epoxy, which suits staff kitchens, canteens and site offices. A HydroTap pairs an under-counter command centre with a font tap on the counter, and Zip describes it as a boiling, chilled and sparkling instant drinking water tap. HydroTap suits spaces where appearance matters as much as volume.
Does Franke make grab rails and wash troughs for accessible and commercial bathrooms?
Yes, and it is a substantial part of what Bella Bathrooms carries. Grab rails come as straight bars in 300, 450, 600 and 750mm, angled bars at 45, 90 and 135 degrees, a paraplegic rail, a fold-down paraplegic rail and a cistern back rail. Wash troughs come as single, double and mini units in the Luxtub and economy lines, including wall-mounted models. Confirm the fixing substrate and mounting heights with your installer before ordering.
