YOUR GUIDE TO BASIN TAPS ~ A To Z Category

YOUR GUIDE TO BASIN TAPS

Bathroom basin taps are a great way to enhance the decor of your bathroom space, en-suite or cloakroom without going for a complete refurbishment. However, buying the right basin tap is not relatively as straightforward as it sounds; here is a guide to the types of basin taps to help you choose one according to your requirement.

Choosing a brand new basin tap for your bathroom can sound simple unless you know exactly what you’re looking for. It would be best if you considered major factors, including the style of the tap, water pressure, whereabouts on or around your basin you’re planning on mounting your tap.

In this basin tap guide, we’ll talk you through most trending basin taps available and what you need to look out for when choosing between them.

Mono basin taps - are the most common type of basin tap in modern bathrooms. They require a single tap hole fitting and have a single spout for both hot and cold water to be dispensed. Most come with just a single lever control which controls the flow and temperature; however, you can also find some with twin lever controls with one lever for the hot and one for the cold water, giving you precise control over the water temperature.

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Mono basin mixers are available in a variety of ranges & styles, both modern and traditional, waterfall spout or aerated spout curved design and square. There are incredible finishes, with classic chrome being the most popular, but you can also find modern finishes like matt black, stainless steel, gold, and even brushed brass.

Whilst mono basin taps are the most common type of basin taps; they aren’t suitable for all the bathrooms. If you’re putting it on a basin with two pre-drilled tap holes because you’ve had a two-hole basin tap or a pair of basin pillar taps, it’s going to look rather odd. If you are buying a mono basin tap because you are buying a new basin, you need to check the number of tap holes the basin has to choose your tap accordingly.

The final thing that needs to be taken into account is the size of the basin that your new tap is going to fit on. If you only have a small basin, then a regular mono basin tap could be too big for your basin, and you might find that water splashing everywhere.

Basin Pillar Taps

Everyone is familiar with basin pillar taps, although you might not know what they are called sometimes. Basin pillar taps have two taps - one for hot water and one for cold water. They are more commonly found in traditional bathrooms or older houses.

Like mono basin mixers taps, basin pillar taps are available in many styles, shapes and finishes, at affordable prices.

As with basin mixer taps, the vital question to ask before deciding to buy a tap is, “How many holes does your basin have ?” So for a basin with a single tap hole, are basin pillar taps really going to work?

3 Hole Basin Taps

The 3 hole basin taps function very similar to mono basin mixer taps - with both hot and cold water are dispensing out of a single spout but with 3 holes. The Centre hole is for the spout, whilst the other two holes on the sides are for the hot and cold levers. This gives you very precise control over both water flow and temperature.

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Tall Basin Mixers Taps

With the increase in popularity of countertop basins, the demand for tall basin mixers has also increased immensely. Tall basin taps come in a monobloc form, so they function precisely as a mono basin mixer. Much popular mono basin mixer ranges also have a matching tall basin tap included, so you won’t be short of stylish taps to choose from.

As mentioned, tall basin mixers are almost exclusively used with a countertop basin as they are mounted to your vanity unit or worktop instead of the basin. This not only looks more stylish but keeps your basin looking less cluttered as well.

Small Basin Taps

Small basin taps are perfect for smaller bathrooms or even cloakrooms. We recommend using a small basin tap if your basin is less than 600mm wide, so your tap doesn’t look too large and out of place on a mini basin. Most popular mono basin mixer ranges all feature a small/ mini basin mixer, so you don’t have to compromise on style.

We don’t suggest a small tap for a small basin to match the symmetry; but also for the practical reason that If you have a large basin and a small tap, it’s going to take longer for your basin to fill up, which, over time, is going to become annoying.

Wall Mounted Basin Taps

Wall-mounted basin taps are the most modern basin taps, and again, they are ideal to use with a countertop basin in a contemporary bathroom. By mounting the taps on the wall, you get rid of the clutter around your basin and provides a more minimalist look. It wasn’t until some time ago that wall mounted taps were only found in the most luxurious spas, hotels, and restaurants. However, Nowadays, you can pick up a wide variety of wall-mounted basin taps for less than £200 and get the most luxurious look in your bathroom.

The greatest thing about wall mounted taps is that they are very flexible with respect to fitting. They fit easily just anywhere, and you don’t have to think of the number of tap holes in your basin to choose the tap.

As we’ve talked about all the types or styles of basin taps, the choice to buy one for you might be a little tricky and isn’t as straightforward, but we hope you will now be able to make a more informed decision for your bathroom.

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