Bathroom taps are essentially distinguished by their use and type of installation. In this post you will find out everything you need to know about the taps to be installed, depending on the characteristics of the taps and fittings, bathtub and shower, making the best use of the available space.
Index:
- Washbasin taps
– Wall-mounted taps
– Sensor and time flow taps - Shower taps
– Wall-mounted shower taps - Bathtub taps
- Bidet taps
- Modern bathroom taps
Washbasin taps
Washbasin taps are an essential element in defining the style of the bathroom and also add a touch of elegance.
Depending on the type of installation, washbasin taps are distinguished into:
- deck-mounted taps
- built-in taps
- wall-mounted taps
- sensor taps
- time flow taps
Deck-mounted taps
Deck-mounted taps, i.e. those that mount directly on the bathroom washbasin or on the deck in the case of built-in basins, are available with:
- single-lever:
Nobili ABC ECO tap for washbasin chromed
- side handles (also known as 3-hole taps, one for the spout, one for hot water and one for cold water):
Paffoni Iris washbasin tap with automatic waste chrome
- chrome, brushed gold or matt black finish:
Some washbasin taps are available with drain included:
- automatic drain;
Teorema Pillar washbasin tap with drain and hoses
- piletta click clack;
Teorema GOODLIFE washbasin tap Size Super Chrome
Deck-mounted washbasin taps are available in curved or square designs and in different sizes, depending on the type and design of the washbasin.
Depending on the type of washbasin, its size and installation requirements, you can choose between:
- S-size:
Grohe Bauedge single-lever washbasin tap S size Chrome
- M-size:
Teorema GOODLIFE washbasin tap M size Chrome
- L-size:
Paffoni Light chromed extended washbasin tap without waste
Wall-mounted taps
Built-in taps are those that are installed directly into the wall.
The lever and spout are attached to the wall, while the tap is walled in the so-called flush-mounted body.
Teorema Jabil 25 2-piece wall-mounted washbasin tap with drain
Teorema recessed body for washbasin taps
Wall-mounted taps are characterised by the presence of the mixing system in the outer body, together with the lever and spout.
This type of tap is often applied on washrooms, even outdoors, because it has long, swivelling spouts.
Nobili Blue wall-mounted tap for washbasin
Sensor and time flow taps
Washbasin taps also include sensor taps, which are activated by infrared sensors and are particularly suitable for use in the commercial sector because they can be operated without touching the fixture and reduce water consumption. They are very popular in busy bathrooms such as those in offices or motorway service areas.
Presto Italia Sensor tap for washbasin
Time flow taps, i.e. those that are activated by means of a push-button, are capable of autonomously shutting off the water supply after a preset time, usually between 10 and 20 seconds. They are suitable for heavily frequented facilities such as schools, gyms, stations, etc., because they limit consumption considerably and are easily activated.
Presto Italia Time flow washbasin tap PRESTONEO
Shower taps
The most common shower taps are built-in taps, in which the device is wall-mounted in the flush-mounted body, with the lever and plate externally attached to the wall, to which the shower head, hand shower or both can also be connected.
They are available:
- with 2-way diverter (overhead and hand shower);
Grohe EUROSMART Built-in shower tap chromed
- with 3-way diverter (shower head, hand shower and spout);
Grohe EUROSMART Built-in shower tap chromed
- without diverter;
Grohe EUROSMART built-in shower tap Chromed
- with chrome, matt black or brushed gold finish.
Wall-mounted shower taps
A second type of tap can also be installed in the shower, the wall-mounted tap, which does not have the mixing system built into the wall. In this case the tap forms a single block with the lever and spout to be connected to the hand shower.
Paffoni Blu single-lever wall-mounted shower tap
Bathtub taps
The bathtub, when space permits, is an extremely elegant element that makes a positive impact on the overall appearance of the bathroom. The taps are equally important and should be as in keeping with the design of the bathtub as possible. According to specific requirements, bathtub taps are divided into:
- wall-mounted taps with diverter and hand shower included with lever
Teorema Jabil 35 bathtub tap with chrome hand shower
- wall-mounted taps with diverter and hand shower, with 2 handles for hot and cold water
Paffoni Iris bathtub tap with hand shower chromed
- wall-mounted taps without diverters;
Teorema GOODLIFE Bathtub tap wall-mounted chromed
- built-in taps with diverter and hand shower;
Paffoni Elle recessed bathtub tap with diverter chromed
- bathtub rim taps, ideal for masonry bathtubs.
Paffoni Elle Deck mounted bath tap with spout chrome
Bidet taps
Bidet taps, on the other hand, are in most cases part of the deck-mounted taps, which are installed directly on the sanitary fittings.
Deck-mounted bidet taps are all equipped with a swivel spout and are distinguished in:
- taps with click clack drain;
Teorema Jabil 25 bidet tap with chrome drain
- taps with automatic drain;
Teorema GOODLIFE Bidet taps chromed
- taps with separate handles;
Paffoni Iris 3-hole bidet tap automatic drain chrome
- taps with integrated knobs at the spout;
Paffoni Quattro bidet tap with swivel spout without drain
- chrome, gold or matt black taps.
Modern bathroom taps
On our site you will find the complete range of bathroom taps of the best brands, for any installation requirement, whether it be bathrooms to be built from scratch or bathrooms to be renovated.
– As far as washbasins are concerned, alongside the more conventional deck-mounted taps, built-in wall-mounted taps, which are particularly elegant and minimalist, are becoming increasingly common, especially in modern-style bathrooms.
– For bidets, on the other hand, the typical deck-mounted model remains the most commonly used: available with a lever, with separate handles or with handles integrated in the spout.
– Of all the types of drain, the most popular is certainly the click clack drain, convenient and functional, available on our site among the spare parts for taps, along with aerators, valves and cartridges.– The solutions available for shower taps are varied and depend not only on space requirements, but also on purely aesthetic reasons: built-in taps with diverter with 2 or 3 outlets, or wall-mounted taps, which are particularly useful when it is not possible to install the concealed body in the wall.
– Regarding the bathtub, the choice of tapware depends mainly on the shape and position of the basin:
- in the case of freestanding bathtubs, there is a choice between wall-mounted and built-in taps with or without a hand shower;
- – for built-in bathtubs, the most commonly used and most recommended solution is definitely the bathtub deck-mounted tap.
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