The Aqua Levante Single Lever Faucet in Matte Black (SKU: AFB293-BK) is a standout piece that pairs contemporary European styling with rigorous engineering. Part of KubeBath's premium faucet line, it is designed for single-hole installations and emphasizes both aesthetic "stealth" and internal longevity.
Technical Specifications
Key Performance Features
German Engineering: The heart of the faucet is its self-contained ceramic disk cartridge. Unlike standard valves, this German-engineered component ensures a smooth, "silk-touch" lever movement and precise temperature mixing while preventing leaks over years of use.
Solid Brass Chassis: The entire waterway is constructed from high-grade solid brass. This provides the necessary heft to resist thermal expansion and contraction, which can cause cheaper faucets to crack or leak.
Matte Black Finish: This finish is designed to be "microscopically rough" to achieve its deep matte look. It is highly resistant to fingerprints and water spots compared to polished finishes, though it requires specific care (see below).
Pressure Tested: Each unit is 100% pressure-system tested at the factory to ensure watertight integrity immediately upon installation.
Important Maintenance for Matte Black
To maintain the velvety texture of the Levante faucet, KubeBath recommends:
Avoid Wax: Never use cleaners containing wax or polishing agents, as they will fill the matte pores and create "shiny patches," eventually turning the finish splotchy.
Mild Cleaning: Use only a soft cloth with mild soap or a 50/50 vinegar-water solution for hard water spots.
Faucet Dimensions:
* All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Caring for your matte black products:
Given the microscopically rough (matte) surface it is important to avoid cleansers that include wax or filling agents. The wax will act to fill the imperfections in the surface to give it a polished look. Whilst such waxes are great to use on polished surfaces where they fill imperfections and provide a protective coat – they will leave shiny areas on your matte black surface and in time replace its matte finish with a splotchy polished one.
If you are not sure about your cleaner, and it includes chemicals you cannot identify then simply avoid it.
Avoid wax based cleansers!
Note: Success with cleaners and procedures is dependent upon such factors as the hardness and temperature of the water, using exact measurements of ingredients, changes in cleaning formulas and the condition of the product being cleaned. Since there are variations within these factors, KUBEBATH cannot guarantee the effectiveness of the formulas.
