4 Things to Consider When Choosing Bathroom Taps

Are bathroom taps all the same? One quick look at the range of bathroom taps on the market will tell you definitely not. When you are refurbishing your bathroom, the smallest details make all the difference, and the taps you choose for the sinks and bath have a huge effect on the overall finish and look of the room. Bathroom taps also affect the functionality of the bathroom. Choose the wrong taps and you?ll feel stressed and frustrated every time you use them. Here are some ideas for choosing the right bathroom taps, whether you are redesigning your bathroom or simply updating the fittings.

1. Do You Need a Mixer Tap or Dual Taps?

The main thing to consider when you buy new bathroom taps is the flow of water. Obviously you want fixtures that deliver water where you want it, when you want it. So you need to decide if you want a mixer tap, where the hot and cold water mixes and comes out of one tap, or separate, dual taps, where the hot and the cold are not combined. Most modern taps tend to be mixers nowadays, but if you are looking for a traditional style of tap that goes with freestanding baths, the separate taps are preferable. Mixer taps are good to prevent scalding as you can easily control the temperature of the water. Some mixer taps on shower baths have a shower mixer attached so you can switch the flow of water to the showerhead.

2. Wall-Mounted Taps or Traditional?

The traditional freestanding bath tapware is mounted on the bath, as is the traditional set of taps for the sink. But you can get taps that are mounted on the wall behind the sink and which extend out over the sink. These taps are modern and striking but it can be more difficult to install them as the pipes are within the wall itself. For an even more traditional option, go for a freestanding bath tap unit where the whole unit is set apart from the bath ? an ideal option for older-style freestanding baths where there is no space to place taps on the actual tub.

3. What Style of Taps Do You Want?

Bathroom taps are available in such a wide range of styles that you are sure to be able to find a tap that'suits your own bathroom. Classic taps have curves and intricate designs, and are often taller. Modern taps are angular and may have a lever to operate them. Traditional taps can be found in brass or copper and they contribute to the antique look that is popular in many homes. In a modern shower cabin where you have tap controls, the look may be more modern and simpler.

4. What Material Do You Choose?

Modern taps are made from a variety of materials. The material you choose depends on your taste and the look of the bathroom. Taps with a polished appearance are popular, as are those with a brushed look where one metal is overlaid on another.

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