subject: Choosing the Best Bathroom Taps [print this page] Choosing the Best Bathroom Taps Choosing the Best Bathroom Taps
Bathroom taps may, at first thought, seem to be only a small detail in a bathroom design but they can alter the look of a bathroom significantly. It is worth taking the time to choose the right ones if you are fitting a new bathroom. Alternatively, if you're just looking for a simple way to update your bathroom, consider a new set of taps. It's much cheaper and quicker than replacing the whole set of bathroom suites or bathroom furniture, but will give you that fresh, new look you are wanting.
There are many different styles of bathroom taps, from classic traditional designs to contemporary modern designs. Finishes include the more traditional option of polished brass, but also chrome and stainless steel for a more modern feel.
Basins and baths can contain one hole, two holes or even three holes. Make sure you check which type of tap fits into your units before you purchase them. A single hole fits a mixer tap that mixes hot and cold water. Two holes are for use with separate hot and cold water taps. Three holes is designed for a mixer tap than has separate levers for hot and cold.
You can get tall taps, short taps, round taps, square taps, taps with handles, taps with levers and there are many more options. This may seem a large choice selection for taps, but there are many practical considerations to take into account, besides the appearance of the tap. Some taps are more practical for smaller spaces, some are easier to use for people with reduced dexterity, some are more practical for young children and some work better with a high water pressure.
Choosing your bathroom taps should be a relatively straightforward process as long as you remember to take all the factors into consideration, from the style you want to the number of holes in your bathroom unit and other practical considerations including your budget. However, if you find the process confusing or you are not sure what style suits your pre-existing bathroom, then all good bathroom stores should be able to offer you advice and help to narrow your selection down.
