Top 4 Beautiful Taps

These days bathroom taps often look more like a work of art.

Modern design means bathroom taps come in a huge variety of styles and sizes and offer contemporary and classic designs. With taps to suit every budget, the bathroom tap has now become the ultimate bathroom accessory.

Bathroom City has the largest range of taps in the UK including bath filler taps, bath shower mixers, basin taps, wall-mounted taps and even bidet mixer taps. We offer taps created especially for our customers by Bathroom City, as well as the tried and tested brands such as Phoenix.

To make shopping for your new bathroom taps a little easier, here's our guide to the best taps available from Bathroom City now.



CA Series Basin Mono Mixer Tap 



CA Series Basin Mono Mixer Tap

£104 (inc VAT)

Beautiful and unique this open waterfall spout tap is perfect for moden bathroom decor.

Eco-click technology and a wide, easy use lever make this tap as practical as it is striking to look at.



PU Series Basin Mono Mixer Tap



PU Series Basin Mono Mixer Tap

£109 (inc VAT)

With an unmistakable sweeping neck and spout, this PU Range of Taps blends perfectly with any style of Bathroom decor.

Versatile enough to be used in a Family Bathroom, En-Suite or Cloakroom.


Wall-Mounted PU Bath Shower Mixer Tap

Wall-Mounted PU Bath Shower Mixer Tap

£172 (inc VAT)

The chromed handset is sleek, functional and beautifully crafted.

Wall-mounted, this mixer tap is perfect for your main/family bathroom.

 


Neptune Bath Filler Tap



Neptune Bath Filler Tap

£99 (inc VAT)

With a distinctively modern appearance, the Neptune range of taps is both functional and beautiful, complimenting any modern Family Bathroom or En-Suite.

All of these taps plus many more are available now from Bathroom City.

Fitting new taps, removing old taps.



Diamond Mini basin mono tap





Fitting new taps is required either because it is part of the installation of a new bath/basin, or because the taps on a bath/basin have become old and worn or simply for cosmetic reasons. The type of taps you can have are dependent upon your bath / basin.

If there is one hole for the taps, then you will require a mono-bloc mixer (these have two smaller diameter pipes coming out of the single hole for hot and cold). If there is two holes then you can have separate hot/cold taps or a two hole mixer (two taps one spout). Some mixers also have a lever on them for controlling the plug (i.e. opening and closing). 

Removing old taps..
If replacing the existing taps as opposed to being part of the installation of a new basin/bath, the first thing to do is to disconnect the water. Turn on the taps full to drain any water still in the system. The process of removing the existing taps could prove to be quite problematic due to the restricted access that is often the case.
Use a basin wrench or a tap tool to undo the nut, which connects the supply pipes to the taps. Some water will come from the pipes, so have a cloth ready. Once the supply pipes have been removed use the same tool to loosen the nut that is holding the taps onto the bath/basin - the single taps will have to be stopped from turning during this process. Once the taps have been removed the holes in the bath/basin have to be cleaned of any old sealing compound.
Before fitting the new taps, compare the pipe connections on the old taps to the new taps. If the old taps are longer than the new taps then a shank adapter is required so the new taps will fit.

Neptune Bath Filler Tap

Fitting new taps..
If the tails of the new taps are plastic then a plastic connector is required to prevent damage to the thread; one end of the connector fits on the plastic tail of the tap and the other end provides a connection to the existing supply pipes.
If a monobloc is to be fitted then reducing couplers will be required. The reducing coupler allows the 10mm pipe of the monobloc to connect to the standard 15mm supply pipe.
Then to fit the new taps, position the tap in the mounting hole in the bath/basin ensuring that the washers are in place on top between the tap and the sink. Then secure the tap in place with the backnut provided. When the tap is securely in place the supply pipes can be connected to the tails of the taps.
 
The taps can either be connected with normal tap connectors or by using corrugated copper piping. The corrugated piping has the advantage that it can be bent to compensate for misalignment of the supply pipes to the taps. The corrugated pipes have a tap fitting at one end and compression fitting at the other. The corrugated pipes should be connected to the tap ends first, tightening only by hand. The supply pipes can then be connected to the other end. Once they have been connected both ends can be tightened with a spanner.
When the taps have been connected the water supply can be turned back on. Any new pipework should be checked for leaks. If any leaks occur they can mostly be stopped by simply tightening joins otherwise the system will have to be drained and a closer and more thorough investigation should occur.
 
Bathroom City have a huge selection of taps and fittings for your family bathrooms, cloakrooms and en suites. Come and take a look!

Taps: The feature point of your bathroom?

Designer

Selecting bathroom taps can sometimes end up being an afterthought when you are designing a new bathroom or installing a new bathroom suite.

However, it is wise not to underestimate the impact they can have. They can either work in harmony with the style of the bathroom or provide a feature point.



Traditional

Choose between classic and traditional designs or contemporary, modern designs. It is advisable for the colour and finish to work with other fittings or trims in your bathroom.

As well as the style, it is important to take usability into consideration. Some taps are easier to use for people with reduced dexterity, some work better in small spaces and some are not suitable for a low water pressure.

Bathroom City offer a huge range of taps and accessories from traditional to deisgner and modern. Come and have a look.