Taps are an inevitable part of bathrooms, not just because of their functionality, but also the fact that they add beauty to the bathroom. Bathroom taps can revitalize your bathroom in a low budget. There are a variety of taps you can choose from, such as single lever, double lever, freestanding taps, thermostatic taps and designer taps. Which tap to use is decided by it’s functionality, the bathroom size as well as the style of your bathroom.

In a bathroom, you need taps for baths and basins. Taps are classified into two basic designs: traditional and contemporary. While former is used in cottages and period homes, latter is used in modern houses.

Bathroom tap materials are mainly of three types:

1. Stainless steel:
a) Made up of steel alloys and chromium
b) Long lasting
c) Easy to clean
d) Protect from rust and corrosion
2. Chrome:
a) Created by electroplating the chrome finish over a solid brass fixture.
b) Easy to clean
c) Long lasting
d) Cheaper than stainless steal
e) Extremely shiny and silver in color
3. Brass:
a) Made up of a single metal
b) Expensive
c) Need special care

There are different styles of bath taps:

1. Standard taps are the ones supplied in pairs for two tap hole baths. They are most commonly used.

2. Bath fillers, an alternative to a Pair of Standard Bath Taps, fit a standard two tap hole bath. They provide temperature control by allowing the water to mix in the tap body itself.

3. Bath shower mixers are also two tap-hole bath taps. They provide flexibility of bath filling as well as showering in the bath, and also provide temperature control.

4. Three or four tap hole bath fittings are also available, and in a variety of styles. In four tap hole fitting there is a shower head on a retractable hose, which is not there in a three tap hole fitting. They also provide temperature control. However, they can be expensive and fitting them can be difficult.

Basin taps not only add beauty to a sink, but also provide convenience in using water. They are usually easy to install. There are a variety of styles and colors of basin taps and each design is such that it makes them easy to use and eye-catching. However, the modern tap designs have many more features, such as, temperature control, automatic sensors or knee operation in which you don’t have to touch the tap to operate it, basin mixer taps that mix hot and cold water in a single lever action etc.

There are three most popular types:

1. Two Tap Hole Basin Pillar Taps: These are used with two tap-hole basins. They are most popular as they are easy to use and simple to fit. They are available in a variety of styles ranging from modern to traditional designs.

2. Basin Mono/Mixer Tap: This type is used in a one tap-hole basin and is mostly supplied in modern style. They generally have a pop up waste operated by a rod mechanism located either at the back or side of the basin mono-bloc tap. They allow water to mix while flowing into bathroom sink.

3. Bidet Mixer: These are used with bidets and are supplied in a variety of styles.

Author Bio: Taps are an inevitable part of bathrooms, not just because of their functionality, but also the fact that they add beauty to the bathroom. Basin taps not only add beauty to a sink, but also provide convenience in using water. Bathroom taps can revitalize your bathroom in a low budget.

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