Bathroom Taps

Turn on to Taps

15th June 2011 There are many different types and styles of taps for your bathroom; the market is quite literally flooded with possibilities to add a touch of style to your bathroom basin, bath or bidet. Whether you are designing a new bathroom or revamping your existing one, fitting the right tap can really complete the overall look and aesthetic appeal of your bathroom and become a focal point as well as a functional item.

Standard basin taps, also known as pillar taps, come in pairs with separate hot and cold water controls and require two holes in order to be fitted. The more modern monobloc basin tap uses just one hole and is often supplied with a pop-up waste mechanism. Basin mixer taps, as the name suggests, mix cold and hot water to supply the required temperature and are available in a variety of styles, including the tall monobloc mixer tap or latest open spout tap, which allows you to witness the cascade of water plunging into the basin. Taps for the bath are available in between one and four-hole types and can be deck, pillar or wall-mounted offering a choice of fitting options depending on your particular requirements. Choosing a freeflow bath filler tap will allow an uninterrupted flow of water to fill the bathtub and this type of tap requires three holes for fitting. For a really cost-effective option in bathrooms without adequate room for a bath and shower, a bath/shower mixer tap is a great solution! This type of bathroom tap combines the benefits of both bath and shower in one fitting and is operated by means of a lever which mixes hot and cold water. Bath/shower mixers are available in deck, pillar or wall-mounted options as well as floor-standing.

In homes with either the elderly or young children, a thermostatic bathroom tap is a safe choice as the water temperature does not exceed 48 degrees, ensuring there is no risk of scalding and is therefore a good option. Taps for bathrooms with bidets come in a variety of designs to enhance or blend with the existing bath and basin taps to ensure continuity of style and overall aesthetic appeal.

There is no shortage of style when it comes to today's bathroom taps, with both traditional and contemporary designs available to suit the existing or intended theme of your bathroom. Traditional style bathroom taps enjoy a timeless appeal and bring a sense of grandeur and reliability, whilst more modern designs can add instant glamour and a touch of class to any bathroom. Whichever style you choose, you can be assured of affordability and functionality too! Today's bathroom taps come in a choice of materials, with chrome by far the most commonly used, although mixage taps and gold taps are also popular choices with consumers. The latest bathroom taps are manufactured with the cutting-edge ceramic disc technology and a solid brass taps body to offer a guarantee of durability and satisfaction and are equally at home with either low or high pressure systems.

At Heatandplumb, we stock a wide selection of bathroom taps and our committed sales team are available to offer the benefits of their experience and advice to ensure you choose the best taps for your requirements. Why not take a closer look at the choices available and tap into style in your bathroom?