| Taps are an inevitable part of bathrooms, not just | | | | showering in the bath, and also provide temperature |
| because of their functionality, but also the fact that | | | | control. |
| they add beauty to the bathroom. Bathroom taps | | | | 4. Three or four tap hole bath fittings are also |
| can revitalize your bathroom in a low budget. There | | | | available, and in a variety of styles. In four tap hole |
| are a variety of taps you can choose from, such as | | | | fitting there is a shower head on a retractable hose, |
| single lever, double lever, freestanding taps, | | | | which is not there in a three tap hole fitting. They |
| thermostatic taps and designer taps. Which tap to | | | | also provide temperature control. However, they can |
| use is decided by it's functionality, the bathroom size | | | | be expensive and fitting them can be difficult. |
| as well as the style of your bathroom. | | | | Basin taps not only add beauty to a sink, but also |
| In a bathroom, you need taps for baths and basins. | | | | provide convenience in using water. They are usually |
| Taps are classified into two basic designs: traditional | | | | easy to install. There are a variety of styles and |
| and contemporary. While former is used in cottages | | | | colors of basin taps and each design is such that it |
| and period homes, latter is used in modern houses. | | | | makes them easy to use and eye-catching. However, |
| Bathroom tap materials are mainly of three types: | | | | the modern tap designs have many more features, |
| 1. Stainless steel:a) Made up of steel alloys and | | | | such as, temperature control, automatic sensors or |
| chromiumb) Long lastingc) Easy to cleand) Protect | | | | knee operation in which you don't have to touch the |
| from rust and corrosion | | | | tap to operate it, basin mixer taps that mix hot and |
| 2. Chrome:a) Created by electroplating the chrome | | | | cold water in a single lever action etc. |
| finish over a solid brass fixture.b) Easy to cleanc) | | | | There are three most popular types: |
| Long lastingd) Cheaper than stainless steale) | | | | 1. Two Tap Hole Basin Pillar Taps: These are used |
| Extremely shiny and silver in color | | | | with two tap-hole basins. They are most popular as |
| 3. Brass:a) Made up of a single metalb) Expensivec) | | | | they are easy to use and simple to fit. They are |
| Need special care | | | | available in a variety of styles ranging from modern |
| There are different styles of bath taps: | | | | to traditional designs. |
| 1. Standard taps are the ones supplied in pairs for | | | | 2. Basin Mono/Mixer Tap: This type is used in a one |
| two tap hole baths. They are most commonly used. | | | | tap-hole basin and is mostly supplied in modern style. |
| 2. Bath fillers, an alternative to a Pair of Standard | | | | They generally have a pop up waste operated by a |
| Bath Taps, fit a standard two tap hole bath. They | | | | rod mechanism located either at the back or side of |
| provide temperature control by allowing the water to | | | | the basin mono-bloc tap. They allow water to mix |
| mix in the tap body itself. | | | | while flowing into bathroom sink. |
| 3. Bath shower mixers are also two tap-hole bath | | | | 3. Bidet Mixer: These are used with bidets and are |
| taps. They provide flexibility of bath filling as well as | | | | supplied in a variety of styles. |