Artize Manual Valves

Bring refined control and distinctive design to your shower with Artize manual valves by Jaquar UK. Created for contemporary luxury bathrooms, Artize manual shower valves combine a sculptural aesthetic with practical control, allowing you to create a shower installation that feels considered down to the smallest detail.

Artize is the luxury brand of Jaquar, and its showering collection is designed for bathrooms where design, finish and functionality are equally important. The current Jaquar UK collection of Artize manual valves includes solutions from the Confluence and VIC ranges, with a selection of finishes including Chrome, Black Matt, Black Chrome, Blush Gold PVD, Antique Bronze, Antique Copper, Gold Matt PVD and Gold Bright PVD.

Whether you are specifying a new luxury bathroom, renovating a contemporary ensuite or creating a bespoke shower enclosure, Artize manual shower valves offer an elegant way to control your shower while maintaining a cohesive bathroom aesthetic.

What Are Artize Manual Shower Valves?

A manual shower valve controls the water flow and, depending on the configuration, allows the user to adjust the shower according to the requirements of the installation. Unlike a thermostatic shower valve, a manual valve does not automatically maintain a preset water temperature when water pressure or temperature conditions change.

Artize manual valves are particularly suited to bathroom projects where direct manual control, distinctive design and coordinated finishes are important considerations.

The Jaquar UK Artize manual valve collection currently features two key product families:

• Confluence joystick in-wall diverter

• VIC single-lever in-wall manual shower valve

These products are designed for concealed, in-wall shower installations, where the functional valve components are integrated within the wall and the visible controls contribute to the overall appearance of the shower area.

Artize Confluence Manual Shower Valves

The Artize Confluence collection brings a distinctive joystick-style control to the shower environment. The current Jaquar UK range includes exposed part kits of joystick in-wall diverters in a comprehensive selection of finishes.

Available finishes include:

• Chrome

• Black Matt

• Black Chrome

• Blush Gold PVD

• Antique Bronze

• Antique Copper

• Gold Matt PVD

• Gold Bright PVD

The Confluence joystick in-wall diverter is available across these finish options, giving designers greater flexibility when coordinating the shower controls with other bathroom fittings and interior elements.

The visible joystick control can become an architectural detail within the shower enclosure rather than simply a functional component. Its design makes the Confluence range relevant to bathrooms where the shower hardware needs to complement a carefully considered interior scheme.

For projects using other Artize products, the Confluence finish options can also help create a more visually consistent showering environment.

Artize VIC Manual Shower Valves

The Artize VIC range takes a different approach, offering a single-lever in-wall manual shower valve with a clean, contemporary appearance.

The current Jaquar UK collection includes exposed part kits of the VIC single-lever in-wall manual shower valve in:

• Chrome

• Blush Gold PVD

• Gold Bright PVD

The exposed part kit is designed to work with the corresponding in-wall body. Jaquar UK lists the VIC-503139C in-wall body separately, while the exposed part kit is identified as VIC-503139K. This distinction is important when specifying a concealed manual shower valve because the visible exposed component and the in-wall body are separate product elements.

The VIC collection is therefore particularly relevant when a project requires a refined single-lever shower control combined with the distinctive styling associated with Artize.

Choose the Right Finish for Your Bathroom

Finish selection plays an important role in luxury bathroom design. A shower valve is positioned within the visual field of the shower enclosure, so its finish can influence how the complete shower installation looks.

The Artize manual valve collection provides a broad palette of finishes, including both understated and statement options.

Chrome offers a classic, versatile appearance and can work across a wide range of contemporary bathroom schemes.

Black Matt provides a more architectural and understated look, particularly suited to modern bathrooms with darker detailing.

Black Chrome offers a deeper metallic appearance for interiors where conventional polished chrome is not the preferred choice.

Blush Gold PVD introduces a warmer metallic tone that can complement coordinated luxury bathroom fittings.

Gold Bright PVD creates a more expressive finish for bathrooms where the shower controls are intended to become a visible design element.

Gold Matt PVD provides a softer gold appearance within the Confluence collection.

Antique Bronze and Antique Copper provide warmer, characterful finishes suited to bathroom interiors that incorporate bronze, copper or other warm metallic details.

When selecting a finish, consider the other visible elements in the bathroom, including basin taps, shower heads, shower arms, hand showers, wastes, accessories and other bathroom fittings. Coordinating these elements can help create a unified interior rather than treating the shower valve as an isolated component.

Manual Valve or Thermostatic Shower Valve?

Choosing between a manual shower valve and a thermostatic shower valve depends on the requirements of the bathroom and the type of shower control you want.

A manual shower valve provides direct user control. It can be appropriate for installations where straightforward manual adjustment is preferred and the plumbing configuration is suitable for this type of control.

A thermostatic shower valve, by contrast, is designed to regulate water temperature automatically. Artize's separate thermostatic concealed shower valve collection includes VIC, Tiaara, Thermatik-R and Thermatik-S ranges.

The choice should therefore be based on the desired shower experience, installation requirements, number of outlets and level of temperature control required.

For a luxury bathroom project, it is also important to consider the manual valve alongside the complete shower configuration rather than selecting the control in isolation.

Consider Your Complete Shower Configuration

An Artize manual valve forms part of a wider showering system. Before choosing a product, consider how the valve will work with the rest of the installation.

Depending on the shower design, this may include an Artize shower head, hand shower, shower outlet, shower arm or other showering components.

Jaquar UK categorises these products within its wider showering collection alongside Artize shower heads, shower arms, handsets and shower hoses, shower outlets, body jets, slide rails and multifunctional shower systems.

This broader approach is particularly important for concealed shower installations. The position of the valve, location of outlets and available plumbing space should be established before installation begins.

For example, a bathroom featuring an Artize overhead shower should be planned so that the manual control is positioned conveniently within the showering area while maintaining the intended visual balance of the space.

Concealed In-Wall Installation

The Artize manual valve collection is designed around in-wall shower installation, where the working components are positioned within the wall and the exposed control remains visible.

This approach can create a cleaner appearance than a conventional exposed shower installation because much of the plumbing hardware remains concealed.

However, concealed installation requires careful planning. The in-wall body, exposed part kit, pipework, outlet configuration and finished wall depth should all be considered before the wall is closed.

For the VIC range, Jaquar UK specifically identifies the in-wall body of the single-lever manual shower valve separately from its exposed part kit. The in-wall body is listed as VIC-CHR-503139C-P, while the exposed part kit is VIC-CHR-503139K-P for Chrome, demonstrating the importance of checking the complete product configuration before ordering.

Professional installation is recommended for concealed shower valves to ensure that the in-wall components and exposed controls are correctly positioned and connected.

Artize Manual Valves for Luxury Bathroom Projects

A shower control can have a surprisingly significant impact on the appearance of a bathroom. Because the valve is positioned within the shower enclosure, its shape, control mechanism and finish can either complement or disrupt the overall design.

Artize approaches the manual shower valve as part of the bathroom's wider design language.

The Confluence joystick in-wall diverter provides a distinctive control element with an extensive choice of metallic finishes, while the VIC single-lever in-wall manual shower valve offers a more streamlined control approach in selected Artize finishes.

This makes the collection suitable for a variety of contemporary bathroom schemes, from restrained monochromatic interiors to bathrooms built around warmer metallic accents.

Selecting an Artize Manual Valve

Before specifying an Artize manual shower valve, consider:

Control style: Decide whether the joystick control of Confluence or the single-lever configuration of VIC is better suited to your shower design.

Installation type: Confirm that the required in-wall body and exposed components are appropriate for your planned concealed installation.

Finish: Select a finish that works with your shower head, taps and other visible bathroom fittings.

Shower configuration: Establish how many shower outlets are required and how the valve will interact with the rest of the system.

Water supply: Your installer should assess the property's water supply and the technical requirements of the selected shower configuration.

Product compatibility: Always check the relevant Jaquar UK technical documentation before installation, particularly where an exposed part kit and in-wall body are supplied as separate components.

Professional installation: Concealed shower valves require accurate installation behind the finished wall, making professional specification and fitting important.

Explore Artize Manual Valves by Jaquar UK

The current Artize Manual Valves collection on Jaquar UK includes 11 listed products across the Confluence and VIC ranges. The Confluence collection comprises joystick in-wall diverter exposed part kits across eight finishes, while the VIC collection includes exposed part kits for its single-lever in-wall manual shower valve in Chrome, Blush Gold PVD and Gold Bright PVD.

Designed for contemporary luxury bathrooms, these Artize shower controls provide a considered combination of manual shower control, concealed installation and distinctive bathroom design.

Explore the available Artize manual shower valves to compare the Confluence and VIC collections, select the finish that complements your bathroom and identify the components required for your shower installation.

For a complete Artize showering scheme, consider coordinating your manual valve with the wider Jaquar UK collection of Artize shower heads, shower arms, shower outlets, handsets and shower hoses, body jets and other showering components.