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We have put this handy guide together using our knowledge of Taps to help you choose the best one for you.
Selecting the right tap is crucial for both the functionality and aesthetics of your kitchen or bathroom. Use this guide to understand the key features and options available.
Combines hot and cold water supplies into a single spout, allowing you to control the temperature and flow with one or two hand
➧ Best for nearly all sinks; the standard modern choice.
➧ Key Benefits; Convenience, precise temperature control, requires one tap hole.
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Provides instant hot water (usually 98°C to 100°C) from a separate internal tank.
➧ Best for; Modern kitchens, busy households.
➧ Key Benefits; Speed, energy efficiency (over repeatedly boiling a kettle), declutters the worktop.
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Dispenses potable, filtered drinking water alongside standard hot and cold water, often using a separate lever.
➧ Best for; Areas with hard or poor-tasting water.
➧ Key Benefits; Better-tasting drinking water, reduced need for separate water filters or bottled water.
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A mixer tap where the spout detaches from the main body, allowing the user to pull it out on a hose and spray water wherever needed.
➧ Best for; Large or double sinks, utility rooms.
➧ Key Benefits; Flexibility for rinsing large pots, washing vegetables, and cleaning the sink basin.
Shop Now »The control mechanism affects ease of use, water consumption, and cleanliness.
A single handle that controls both water flow (up/down) and temperature (left/right rotation).
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Separate hot and cold handles, requiring two hands (or two movements) to set the temperature and flow.
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The tap activates when hands are placed near an infrared sensor, dispensing water for a set time or until the hands are removed eliminating the need to touch the tap.
Shop Now »The tap's shape is a key aesthetic element that defines its style, often complementing the lines of the sink and surrounding fixtures.
Featuring smooth curves and cylindrical bodies round taps offer a traiditonal classic look. A safer option for a timeless choice that blends well with most decor.
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Featuring sharp corners, straight lines, and geometric bodies. Square taps create a bold, contemporary statement; ideal for a sleek modern or minimalist look.
Shop Now »The finish is the material coating on the tap, which dictates its final colour, texture, and how easy it is to keep clean.
A textured, non-reflective surface good at hiding fingerprints and water spots; only requires gentle cleaning and gives an industrial/professional feel.
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A completely non-shiny, flat finish that will show fingerprints and smudges more than brushed, but gives a high-contrast, bold look for a contemporary design often used to create a striking focal point against a light worktop.
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A highly reflective, mirror-like surface that is easy to clean, but water spots and fingerprints are very visible and require frequent wiping. The classic, standard choice; providing a bright, clean, and often sparkling look.
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