IMEX concealed black matte faucets are a range of faucets and sets installed hidden in the wall, leaving only the plate and handle visible, with a matte black finish over brass. The catalog focuses on the Dublin, Berlin, and Fiyi series, designed for minimalist and clean-looking showers and washbasins.
Matte black has become the star finish for contemporary bathrooms, and when combined with concealed faucets, the result is a clear wall, without a spout or faucet body protruding. In this guide, we review what IMEX offers in this category, how its three reference series —Dublin, Berlin, and Fiyi— differ, what models exist, how to maintain the finish, and what you need to plan before installing them concealed. All technical data is taken from the actual product sheets in the IMEX catalog on Merkimarket.
Key details of IMEX concealed black matte faucets
- Main series: Dublin, Berlin, and Fiyi, all available in matte black.
- Material: brass faucet body; the sets combine brass and stainless steel in bars and sprayers.
- Finish: matte black, applied with a treatment that withstands daily cleaning without losing its color.
- Installation: concealed in the wall; the hidden part is embedded in the construction, with only the plate and handle visible.
- Product families covered: concealed shower sets, concealed washbasin faucets, extendable columns, and matching bidet faucets.
- Estimated price range: from around €70 for a concealed washbasin faucet to just over €250 for sets and columns (check each product sheet).
- Warranty: minimum legal three-year warranty for consumers in Spain, plus the seller's commercial warranty.
With this summary, you now have the full picture; below we develop each point so you can choose wisely.
What "concealed faucets" means and why they look so good in matte black
In a conventional faucet, the entire body is visible above the countertop or wall. With concealed faucets, the opposite happens: the mechanism —the single-lever or thermostatic body— is installed inside the wall, and only a decorative plate with the handle and, in the shower, the water outlets protrude. The result is a much cleaner wall, easier to clean and with a minimalist feel.
That minimalism is exactly what matte black enhances: without distracting shine, the faucet is seen as a line or a point of color against the wall tiles, and it combines with both light bathrooms (where it contrasts) and dark environments (where it blends in). This is why IMEX has devoted a large part of its concealed catalog to this finish, with the Dublin, Berlin, and Fiyi series as the mainstays.
Dublin Series: the reference concealed shower in matte black
The IMEX Dublin series concealed faucets are the natural starting point if you are looking for a built-in shower with a contemporary aesthetic. Its star piece is the Dublin concealed shower set in matte black, a system that leaves the mixer body embedded and features a modern design with straight lines on the wall. It is a set designed for those renovating their shower who want a "magazine-quality" finish without complications.
The Dublin series also maintains finish consistency: the same set exists in chrome and matte white, so you can choose the color according to the rest of the bathroom without changing the design. For a new shower in matte black, it is the most direct option in the catalog.
Berlin Series: the concealed set sibling of Dublin
Closely related to the previous one, the Berlin series shares the language of the concealed wall shower. In the catalog, you will find the Berlin set as a variant of the same concealed shower system with precision and contemporary style, allowing you to expand design options while maintaining the installation philosophy: hidden body in the construction and a clean finish on the wall. If Dublin convinces you but you want to contrast a second aesthetic before deciding, Berlin is the logical comparison within the same family.
Fiyi Series: the modular system in matte black (shower, washbasin, and column)
If the Dublin series solves the shower, the Fiyi series is the most versatile for furnishing the entire bathroom in matte black. Its great advantage is that it offers matching pieces in several families:
- Concealed shower: the Fiyi concealed single-lever shower set in matte black, with handle and sprayer, and the concealed single-lever faucet for bathtub or shower.
- Washbasin: concealed wall faucet, tall spout countertop faucet, and single-lever washbasin faucet, all in matte black.
- Extendable column: an extendable design shower column for the wall, also in matte black, when you do not want to do construction work to install it concealed.
- Bidet: matching single-lever bidet faucet to complete the set.
That modularity makes Fiyi the ideal series when you want the washbasin, shower, and bidet faucets to share exactly the same finish and the same design line.
Dublin, Berlin, and Fiyi: quick comparison
| Series | Main strength | Families in matte black | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Concealed shower with straight lines | Concealed shower set | Shower renovation with a minimalist finish |
| Berlin | Variant of the concealed shower set | Concealed shower set | Aesthetic alternative to Dublin in the same shower |
| Fiyi | Matching modular system | Shower, washbasin, column, and bidet | Furnishing the entire bathroom in matte black |
Matte black: finish, maintenance, and combinations that work
Matte black is a forgiving finish but has its rules. These are the keys to keeping it impeccable:
Cleaning. A damp microfiber cloth is enough, and at most, neutral soap. What should be avoided are abrasive products, scouring pads, and aggressive descalers or those with strong acids: they are the ones that end up leaving marks or lightening the matte tone. Dry after use to minimize limescale stains, especially in hard water areas.
Combinations. Matte black calls for consistency. If you choose Dublin or Fiyi concealed faucets in black, try to make sure the drain, the valve, and, if visible, the trap match the same tone; that detail of "everything matching" is what gives the impression of a well-thought-out set. Over light tiles, black provides contrast and character; over microcement or earth tones, it blends in and softens.
Mixing finishes. If you want a warmer touch, IMEX also offers combinations of black with rose gold in other series: a way to introduce matte black without the bathroom feeling too austere.
How to plan a concealed installation in 5 steps
- Decide concealed or surface-mounted before construction. Concealed faucets require planning the opening in the wall and the passage of pipes; it is a decision made during the plumbing phase, not at the end. If you already have the wall closed, consider the Fiyi extendable column, which does not require construction work.
- Choose the number of shower outlets. A single-outlet set feeds a single outlet (for example, the sprayer); two- or more-outlet systems allow you to alternate between a fixed sprayer and a hand shower. Decide how many outlets you want before buying the concealed body.
- Define the finish and do not mix it. If you go with matte black, write it down and keep it on the faucet, plate, outlets, and accessories. It is the decision that rules over everything else.
- Check the depth and the wall. Make sure the partition has enough depth to house the concealed body and that the decorative plate will correctly cover the opening once tiled.
- Close out the matching accessories. The valve, drain, and, in the washbasin, the click-clack in the same matte black complete the set. It is the step most people forget and the one that is most noticeable in the final result.
Regulations, warranty, and spare parts
When buying faucets in Spain, the legal warranty recognizes a minimum of three years against non-conformity for products purchased by consumers, to which the seller can add their own commercial warranty and their spare parts service. As with the rest of the IMEX catalog, the cartridge of the single-lever faucets is a replaceable part, so that a cartridge replacement can extend the useful life of the faucet by years without replacing the entire concealed body. A practical tip: keep the model reference (the product sheet code, type GPE006/NG or BDF016) to order a compatible spare part in the future.
Ready to see it in product? Explore the complete IMEX faucet catalog and, if you are focused on the built-in shower, our guide on IMEX concealed faucets: series and what you need before installing will help you. To place these series within the entire brand, consult the definitive IMEX guide, and if you are still unsure between shower types, review IMEX showers: column, concealed, or bar.
Frequently asked questions about IMEX concealed black matte faucets
Which IMEX series have concealed black matte faucets?
The main ones are Dublin and Berlin, focused on the concealed shower set, and Fiyi, which in addition to the shower set offers a concealed washbasin faucet, column, and bidet, all in a matte black finish.
Can concealed faucets be installed if the wall is already closed?
Concealed faucets require planning the opening and the passage of pipes during the construction phase. If the wall is already finished, the no-construction alternative is an extendable shower column, such as the one from the Fiyi series in matte black.
How do you clean matte black without ruining it?
With a damp microfiber cloth and, if necessary, neutral soap. Avoid abrasive products, scouring pads, and acidic descalers, and it is advisable to dry after use to reduce limescale marks.
What warranty do IMEX concealed faucets have?
Like any product sold to consumers in Spain, it is covered by the minimum legal three-year warranty against defects of conformity, which the seller can complement with their commercial warranty and with spare parts such as cartridges.
Article written by the Merkimarket editorial team. Technical data (series, materials, finishes, and installation) taken from the product sheets in the Merkimarket IMEX catalog. Price ranges and availability may vary; check each product sheet for the current information in Spain.
