Choose The Right Bathroom Taps

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New bathroom taps are an ideal way to update an existing bathroom without having to splash out too much cash on a whole new bathroom suite basin taps Australia. Making sure you choose the right style of bathroom taps to compliment your bathroom will make all the difference and give the room a fresh new look as well as creating a stunning focal point.

When choosing new bathroom taps a good starting point is to look at the overall shape of your basin and toilet and choose a design to reflect the shape and style. A basin tap with curved, flowing lines is best suited to a round shaped basin or alternatively an angular shaped basin will look perfect with a tap which has clean, square lines. Make sure you stick to one type of material, style and colour to give the bathroom a streamlined look. If you have a contemporary bathroom look at bathroom taps with a quirky design or an unusual finish such as matte black if you want to create a bold statement. For traditional styled bathrooms opt for bathroom taps which have classic features, or you could give a traditional bathroom a modern twist by choosing contemporary styled taps, this will help to give the bathroom an individualised feel.

Bathroom taps are available in a wide range of styles including the popular single lever basin tap; this features one lever which operates both the hot and cold water and are really easy to use, making them ideal for people who are less able-bodied. Single lever taps are for use with a one tap-hole basin and will help to create a sleek, stylish look to the bathroom. Mixer taps are another popular option and come in a variety of styles, which include 2-hole, 3-hole and monobloc versions and feature a single spout and two levers that allow you to mix the hot and cold water to the temperature you desire. The most inexpensive option are generally pillar taps, these are for use with a two tap-hole basin and come in range of shapes and designs.

If you have a counter-top basin or a freestanding bath opting for wall-mounted bathroom taps are the best option and will create a minimalistic look to the bathroom as the pipework is concealed in the wall, although this can make installation more complicated. Floor standing bath taps will provide a striking feature and are best suited to freestanding baths, especially if the bath is positioned away from the wall. If you have a standard bath, bath fillers and bath shower mixers generally tend to be the most popular choice and come in a huge variety of designs.

All bathroom taps are manufactured from cast brass which have been chrome plated. Chrome is the most popular finish and is very durable cheap bathroom taps. It is recommended that bathroom taps are cleaned with warm soapy water and then rinsed and if required polished with a soft cloth afterward.