What To Look For In Bathroom Taps

Selecting the ideal bathroom faucets can be as personal as selecting your next car. They’re a practical steady, reliable, and dependable component of your day-to-day routine that will be in your home for a significant amount of time. How can you be sure that you’re making the right choice? It’s easy: weigh all of your options!

This is a beginner’s guide to the various kinds of bathroom faucets and their finishes to help you be sure that you make the right decision.

Important Considerations:
Water Pressure

The pressure in your water will determine the taps you have in your bathroom, which is why it’s crucial to be conscious of this in advance.

If you install a tap that needs a high tension to operate, yet you have low pressure water in your home, you’re probably going to receive just a small drizzle of water.

Before choosing between the various kinds of bathroom taps, you’ll need to make sure you select one that’s appropriate for the pressure system in order to ensure it works perfectly. If your house is able to meet the minimum water pressure’ that is required by the new faucet is, then you’re good go.

Tap Holes

If you’ve got your hands on a stunning new basin (lucky you! ) or you’re just replacing an old faucet It’s essential to take note of any tap holes that are pre-drilled. If the basin you’re replacing has only one pre-drilled tap hole, then you’ll need a mixer tap so you can get both your hot and cold water through the same spout. in the case of more than one tap hole, then you’ll require one of the pillar taps – typically one tap is used for hot water and one for cold water , or alternatively an articulating deck mixer tap.

Naturally, in the event that attracted to things that look contemporary and have a bathroom that doesn’t have pre-drilled tap holes, you can either opt for a wall-mounted tap, you can drill as many holes you please depending on the style of bathroom taps you’d prefer. There’s just too much freedom!

Bath vs Basin Taps

Take note when you’re purchasing taps to ensure you’re buying the right one. In most cases, you can get your hands on a set with matching bath and basin taps or even a set that’s been bundled together. However, if you’re searching for them separately, you want to ensure you purchase at least a specific basin and bath tap because they’re not all-inclusive. Make sure you don’t have to try and fit an existing bath tap in the basin, and you could end up wasting precious time and money on an error that isn’t worth it.

Bathroom Taps: Different Types

Mono Bathroom Mixer Taps

Mono mixer taps are relatively self explanatory once you’ve deciphered their fancy names. Mono refers to a single faucet; as well as mixer, being a faucet that mixes both cold and hot stream of water into one continuous stream.

They’re the most well-known type of bathroom sink taps they are available in an array of styles and colours. They’re great if you are blessed with a pre-drilled tap hole, or if you’re interested in sleek and minimalist designs. Taps for mono basins certainly won’t disappoint.

Mono basin faucets are available in a variety of sizes that’s why if you’re adding the smaller size of your cloakroom and you require an ultra-mini mono bathroom tap to match, then you’re sure to find one!

Pillar Tap Pairs

Pillar bathroom taps , also known as pillar tap pairs are usually used in bathrooms with a more traditional style – and you may have perhaps even had one of these stunning taps in your home as a child! They’re definitely an iconic style. They’re also being offered in more modern designs if you’re after more contemporary kinds of bathroom taps.

These wonderful tap pairs give you a great control over your desired water temperature thanks to the distinct hot and cold handles. This is a beneficial feature when running in a bathing session for hot-sensitive children or for your furry friends too.

The only drawback to these gorgeous beauties is their position when you possess two taps or are able to drill two new ones that’s fine; however, if you’ve bought a stunning basin with just 1 tap hole it’s best to look at a mono basin tap – but fortunately many of our taps are offered in a range of styles, so that if you’ve found “the one” but it’s not the appropriate style, there may be something similar to the style you want.

Bathroom faucets with wall mounts

These stunning bathroom faucets are ideal for the modern design lover due to their departure from the traditional basin mounted taps; although, like the majority of good bathroom taps, wall-mounted taps are available in both traditional and contemporary designs.

The main benefit of wall mounted taps is the hassle-free maintaining of your bathtub and basin. There are no deck mounted taps to try to clean up, so you can keep your decks as tidy and tidy as you like.

Of course, whilst there aren’t any tap holes to hinder your innovative design ideas However, it’s important to be aware that you’ll need to put these taps in a suitable proximity to your basin or bath. Save the super high-up placements to your high-end shower head!

3-hole bathroom taps

People who want to show off are bound to be tempted by a striking three hole faucet for the bathroom. It’s akin to a two hole tap in the sense that it comes with an ice and hot lever, with the third additional opening being for the spout itself in the centre.

These basin taps are suitable for virtually every bathroom design since they’re offered in both contemporary and traditional styles. Furthermore, as a multi-faceted tap, 3 hole basin and bath taps are available in both deck mounted and wall mounted designs, so you can enjoy this style regardless of your preference for orientation.

If you happen to have an basin that is not drilled, you can switch up the location of the taps with three holes also. Certain people place all three taps in the middle of their basin, while others have the spout in the centre , with the hot and cold tap handle near the edges for a more unique look.

Tall Bathroom Taps

When selecting your dream bathroom sink taps there are many other factors to think about aside from the obvious cosmetic desires we all have. For example: what kind of basin you’ve got. If you’ve chosen a truly sublime countertop basin, a lot of standard styles of basin taps won’t reach the correct height for a perfect water flow; this is where high-quality basin taps are available! High rise mixer taps are stunning in appearance and are perfect for any taller, exquisite countertop basins you may have.

They’re all in mono mixers as well as a selection of modern and traditional styles. Always be cautious of your water pressure when you purchase the taller bathroom faucet, since there’s more water to travel , and you may therefore require a little more pressure than usual.

Bridge Taps

These stunning bathroom mixer taps have two faucet holes, with one for cold and hot handles. They then join and blend at the spout. This allows you to achieve the ideal water temperature. Bridge taps cater more towards those traditionalists among us and typically have a long spout and two crosshead tap handles. But don’t believe that their look is traditional. you. These gorgeous bathroom basin taps are made with the latest in modern technology to ensure that you get the finest quality of products.

Types of Bath Taps

Bath Shower Mixers

Bath shower mixers offer the greatest bathroom tap flexibility. They let you use a traditional bath filler alongside an adjustable shower head that extends away from the tap. They are perfect for shower baths in which space is at a minimum or to rinse hair when you are in the bath.

Deck Bath mounted Taps

Deck mounted taps can be attached to the bath by drilling holes that are made into your bath rim. Deck mounted taps are probably the most popular type of bath tap you’ll find as they’re easy to install and give an elegant, minimalist appearance.

Wall-mounted Bath Taps

Wall-mounted bath taps are a stylish way to reduce the clutter around your bathtub. These taps are attached to the wall over the bathtub and extend in order to fill it. They are ideal for people looking to create simple lines and provide flexibility as they can be put at the foot or alongside the bath. However, wall-mounted faucets may be more difficult to set up because drilling in your wall will be required this also means that accessing pipes for maintenance could be difficult.

Mono Bath Taps

Mono bath taps are a beautifully simple bath accessory. There is only one handle to regulate flow and temperature as well as a single faucet, the faucets are perfect for those looking to design an elegant bathroom.

Bath Pillar Taps

Pillar taps are perfect for anyone who wants to design traditional bathrooms. Featuring separate taps for hot & cold water, they are simple to set up and provide precise control over temperature.

3 Hole Bath Taps

3 hole taps offer an easy control of hot and cold water. The bath taps have 3 holes, one to control hot water temperature one for cold water control and the final one is to connect to a water outlet.

4 and five hole Bath Taps

Our four and five hole bath taps are equipped with warm and cold water controls & outlets that come in different configurations. Alongside the normal bath outlet they also include shower heads that allow you to experience the feeling of a relaxing shower relaxing in your bath.

Bathroom Taps that Finish

Black Taps

You’ve probably seen the new monochrome bathroom trend in Instagram, Pinterest, magazines and even in your neighbors at home. There’s no secret as to the reason why it’s so popular. Black bathroom taps provide the timeless elegance which instantly adds a dash of class on your property. Sometimes it’s all in the details too, which is why we’re big admirers of black bathroom taps. No matter if you’re going all out monochrome, or if you simply fancy adding a dash of black We have the faucet for you.

These statement taps are available in a variety of styles. So whether you’re searching for a bathroom basin tap or a shower mixer tap, or both – you’re sure to find yourself in love with any (or the entire collection) or all) of our taps that are black.

Gold Taps

Achieving a whole new level of luxury is the most compelling motive to put your hands on a gorgeous gold bathroom tap. Bathroom faucets made of polished brass offer subtle gold hues that will have guests turning green in awe. Mix them up with your shower head and bath taps for a stunning bathroom look, or simply add a touch of gold by way of an a basin mixer tap.

Brass Taps

The beauty of brass bathroom faucets is their variety of designs and the finish. If you’re seeking a more urban style, then the Crosswater MRPRO Industrial collection is the ideal option. This unlacquered brushed brass is designed to patina and age with time, while simply brushed brass taps keeps its golden hue. You might prefer things more shiny and polished brass taps might be better suited for your house.

Chrome Taps

Sometimes, simplicity is what counts and if you’re a fan of a subtle design element in your bathroom, then chrome bathroom taps can be an absolute game changer. These minimalist taps offer an elegant chrome look that will complement the aesthetic of any bathroom, and offer a long-lasting guarantee of dependable quality.

There are a myriad of different styles, our full collection of chrome taps checks every box, that means you can outfit your bathroom with no hassle no matter what tap holes or lack thereof!

A Little Different a Little Different

Although chrome taps are a beautiful elegance, there are equally as striking contenders that add a few extra pops of colour to your bathroom. For instance, copper taps, rose gold taps and stainless steel taps.

Copper bathroom faucets are sure to provide a distinctive touch to your bathroom style especially if you’re a fan of industrial design as well as the appearance of brushed taps, but is a little less to chrome taps. If you are a fan of the minimalist look of chrome taps , but aren’t searching for something as glossy, stainless steel is an alternative classic design that provides an updated look to your shower taps.

Like all finishes, each comes in a range of styles. You’re not only limited by the number or tap hole. Make sure you keep your eyes open for the water pressure that is required to avoid any installation issues!