Transform your bathroom with our stunning range of traditional bathroom taps. Designed to combine vintage charm with modern functionality, our collection offers the perfect finishing touch to any classic or period-style bathroom. Whether you're looking to complement a newly renovated space or simply want to add a touch of timeless elegance, our range has something to suit every taste and requirement.
Traditional Bath Tap
Traditional bath taps are classic fixtures that provide precise control over the flow and temperature of water. Typically featuring two separate handles—one for hot water and one for cold—these taps allow you to easily adjust the water to your desired temperature. With their elegant, vintage designs, traditional bath shower mixer taps add timeless charm to any bathroom while offering reliable performance and durability. They are available in various styles, including deck-mounted, freestanding, and traditional wall-mounted bath taps, and often include additional features like shower mixers for added convenience.
Why Choose Traditional Bath Taps?
Here are some reasons why people choose traditional taps for their bathrooms:
1. Timeless Look
These taps add a vintage or classic touch to your bathroom. If you love the charm of old fashioned bath taps, they are perfect for creating a cozy and elegant atmosphere. Whether you're renovating a historic home or simply love vintage decor, they have a timeless quality that never goes out of style.
2. Better Water Control
A traditional bath mixer tap often has two separate handles: one for hot water and one for cold. This allows for more precise control over the water temperature, ensuring you can achieve the perfect mix to suit your preferences. This is especially useful when filling the bath or taking a shower.
3. Variety of Styles and Finishes
There are many different styles and finishes to choose from. Whether you want a shiny chrome finish or an antique brass look, you can find a set of taps that match your bathroom's decor. The wide variety makes it easy to personalise your space.
4. Multi-Functional Options
Many taps are designed with extra features. For example, some come with a shower attachment, so you can use the same tap to fill your bath or take a shower. This is great for saving space and adding convenience to your bathroom routine.
5. Long-Term Durability and Investment
Crafted from high-quality materials such as solid brass, these taps ensure exceptional durability and resistance to wear. While the initial cost may be slightly higher, their long lifespan means fewer replacements and repairs, making them a cost-effective and reliable investment for your bathroom.
6. Eco-Friendly Features
These taps are designed with water-saving technology in mind. Many have aerators that reduce the amount of water used while still providing a strong flow. This helps conserve water and lower your utility bills without sacrificing performance.
Key Parts of a Traditional Bath Tap
1. Tap Handles (Controls):
These taps usually feature two separate handles—one for hot water and one for cold water. These handles come in various styles, including:
- Lever Handles: These are pushed down or turned to control the water flow.
- Crosshead Handles: Recognisable by their distinct shape, these require users to turn them to regulate water flow and temperature.
2. Spout:
The spout is where water flows out into the bath. It comes in several designs, such as:
- Curved Spout: A smooth, arched spout that adds a classic touch.
- Fixed Spout: A stationary spout, often designed for simplicity and stability.
- L-Shape Spout: A modern design with a sharp, angular bend.
3. Valves:
Each handle contains a valve mechanism that regulates water flow. When you turn the handle, the valve opens or closes, controlling the amount of water coming through. The valve adjusts the flow, ensuring you can achieve the desired water temperature and volume. These components work together to provide an efficient and customisable bathing experience, with options for different styles and functionality in bath taps.
Explore Our Range of Traditional Bath Taps
Our collection of traditional bath tap offers a wide selection of styles and features designed to elevate both the aesthetic and functionality of your bathroom. Whether you're looking for a classic, vintage look or modern functionality with a traditional twist, we have something to suit your needs. Here are some of the standout options in our collection:
1. Bath Shower Mixer with Shower Handset
Purpose Behind Its Creation:
Traditional bath taps are designed primarily to fill your bathtub with water, but they don’t offer much flexibility when it comes to other washing needs, like taking a shower. In many homes, especially those with smaller bathrooms, it’s difficult to install both a bathtub and a separate shower due to space limitations. People still want the convenience of a handheld showerhead for tasks like rinsing off, washing hair, or cleaning the bathtub, but without the space or cost for a separate shower.
To solve these problems, the Bath Shower Mixer with Shower Handset was created. This innovative fixture combines both a bathtub tap and handheld shower in one unit. It allows users to easily switch between filling the bathtub with water or using the handheld shower. This solution is perfect for those who want to save space while still enjoying the full convenience of both a bath and shower in one.
Challenges It Resolves:
- Space-saving solution: Eliminates the need for a separate shower installation, making it perfect for smaller bathrooms or spaces where installing a full shower isn’t feasible.
- Dual functionality: Provides the ability to switch between a bath spout and a handheld shower, offering flexibility for different needs.
- Easier bathing: Ideal for washing hair, bathing children, or rinsing pets—tasks that are made easier with a handheld shower.
- Simplifies cleaning: The handheld shower is also great for quickly rinsing soap, shampoo, and residue off the bathtub, maintaining a clean and tidy space.
Who Will Benefit From It:
- Homeowners with limited space: Those who want the convenience of both a bath and a shower without sacrificing precious bathroom space.
- Families with children: Offering more flexibility in bathing, the shower handset is perfect for rinsing children or pets.
- Pet owners: An easy and efficient way to bathe and rinse pets in the comfort of your bathroom.
Mounting Options Available:
Victorian bath taps with shower attachment come in three main mounting styles, giving you the flexibility to choose the best option based on your bathroom layout and aesthetic preferences. Here are the three types of mounting options:
1. Deck-Mounted Bath Shower Mixer with Shower Handset
- Installed on the rim (deck) of the bathtub: The tap sits directly on the edge of the bathtub, making it easy to access while you’re in the bath.
- Requires pre-drilled holes: For installation, the bathtub needs to have pre-drilled tap holes.
- Perfect for built-in or straight-edged bathtubs: Ideal for both traditional and modern bathroom setups where the bath has a straight, flat edge.
- Easy installation: This style is commonly found in standard bathtub installations and is simple to set up.
Best for: Those looking for a classic design that blends the traditional look of a bath tap with the added functionality of a shower handset.
2. Wall-Mounted Bath Shower Mixer with Shower Handset
- Fixed directly onto the wall: This tap is mounted above the bathtub, leaving the rim free for a clean, open look.
- Creates a sleek, minimalist design: Perfect for bathrooms with a more modern aesthetic, especially in freestanding bathtubs.
- Works well with freestanding bathtubs: This option is great for tubs positioned near a wall, and it leaves the bathtub free of any visible hardware.
- Concealed pipework: The installation allows for hidden pipes, which provides a more sleek and minimalist appearance.
Best for: Homeowners who prefer a clean, modern look with a space-saving design, ideal for bathrooms where you want to eliminate clutter.
3. Freestanding Bath Shower Mixer with Shower Handset
- Floor-mounted design: This type is positioned on the floor next to a freestanding bathtub.
- Luxury and high-end aesthetic: This design creates a spa-like, luxurious feel in your bathroom, perfect for elegant bathroom layouts.
- Maximum placement flexibility: The freestanding tap can be placed anywhere around the tub, offering freedom in installation without being restricted by walls or space.
- Ideal for open, spacious bathrooms: This option works best in larger bathrooms with open layouts, where the tub is central and accessible from all angles.
Best for: Luxury bathroom setups with freestanding bathtubs, ideal for homeowners who want a stylish, modern look with flexibility in tap placement.
2. Bath Filler Tap
Purpose Behind Its Creation:
These taps often required users to adjust separate hot and cold handles to find the right water temperature, which was time-consuming and inefficient. This method also led to water wastage. Additionally, many homeowners don’t need the extra features, like a shower attachment, that come with modern taps. Instead, they prefer a simple, effective tap that just fills the bathtub.
To address these issues, bath filler taps were designed to provide a quick, easy solution for filling the bathtub. By using a single spout that pre-mixes the hot and cold water, bath filler taps eliminate the need for separate handles, offering a streamlined, efficient, and modern solution for bathtub filling.
Challenges It Resolves:
- No separate hot and cold taps: Instantly mix water to the desired temperature.
- Simple design: Offers a clean, clutter-free way to fill the bathtub without unnecessary features.
- Prevents water wastage: Delivers the correct temperature quickly, saving time and water.
- No shower attachment: Keeps the bath area simple and organized, without extra components.
Who Will Benefit From It:
- Homeowners seeking simplicity: Ideal for those who want an easy-to-use, straightforward bath tap without extra attachments.
- Minimalist design lovers: Perfect for those who prefer a sleek, modern look with fewer components.
- Traditional home designs: Fits well in spaces where efficient and simple plumbing fixtures are preferred.
- Families or individuals who primarily use the bathtub for soaking: Ideal for those who don’t need a shower attachment.
Mounting Options Available:
Bath filler taps are available in different mounting styles to fit your bathroom design and personal preferences. Below are the options available:
1. Deck-Mounted Bath Filler Tap
- Installed on the rim of the bathtub: This is the most common installation type for standard bathtubs.
- Perfect for built-in or straight-edged bathtubs.
- Available in two configurations:
- Two-hole version: One hole for hot water and one for cold water.
- Three-hole version: Includes separate hot and cold controls with a middle spout for water flow.
- Number of outlets: 1 (single spout)
Best for: Those who prefer a classic, easy-to-install bath filler tap design.
2. Wall-Mounted Bath Filler Tap
- Fixed directly onto the wall above the bathtub: This installation leaves the bath rim free of taps, creating a clean and modern look.
- Requires two holes: One hole for hot water and one for cold water.
- Ideal for freestanding bathtubs that are positioned near the wall.
- Number of outlets: 1 (single spout)
Best for: Those seeking a space-saving, clean, and stylish bath filler solution.
3. Freestanding Bath Filler Tap
- Floor-mounted next to a freestanding bathtub.
- Requires two holes for hot and cold water connections.
- Creates a high-end, luxury look in the bathroom.
- Perfect for open-concept or spa-like bathroom designs.
- Number of outlets: 1 (single spout)
Best for: Luxury bathroom setups featuring a freestanding bathtub, where a bold and elegant look is desired.
Mounting Options Available
When choosing a bath filler tap, you’ll find the same mounting options as bath shower mixers with a handset—deck-mounted, traditional wall-mounted taps, or freestanding. The main difference? Bath filler taps have two inlets for hot and cold water but only one outlet, as they are designed purely to fill your bathtub, without an attached shower function.
3. Bath Pillar Tap
Purpose Behind Its Creation:
Before the rise of bath mixer taps, traditional bathtubs relied on separate hot and cold taps to control water flow. These taps, known as bath pillar taps, were designed to offer a basic yet effective solution for filling a bathtub by providing individual control over hot and cold water.
Unlike modern bath fillers or mixer taps, bath pillar taps allow users to control the hot and cold water independently. This makes them a classic and straightforward choice for those who prefer a more traditional approach to bathroom fixtures. They are also cost-effective, easy to install, and highly durable, making them an ideal option for homes that favour separate water control over pre-mixed water flow.
Challenges It Resolves:
- Independent hot and cold water control: Allows users to adjust water temperature manually by controlling each tap.
- Simplifies operation: Avoids the complexity of modern mixing mechanisms.
- Cost-effective: A budget-friendly option for filling the bath without the need for sophisticated technology.
- Easy to install and maintain: Practical and durable, offering a simple long-term solution for bath filling.
Who Will Benefit From It:
- Homeowners with traditional-style bathrooms: Ideal for those seeking a classic look and feel.
- People who prefer separate hot and cold water control instead of mixed water.
- Budget-conscious homeowners looking for an affordable, reliable bath tap solution.
- Anyone with a vintage or classic-style bathroom that requires pillar taps for authenticity.
Mounting Options Available:
Bath pillar taps are always deck-mounted, meaning they are installed directly onto the rim of the bathtub.
- Requires two holes: One hole for hot water and one for cold water.
- Number of outlets: 2 (one for hot water, one for cold water).
- Each tap functions independently, providing full control over temperature and water flow.
- Available in various finishes, including chrome,brushed brass, black, and antique gold, allowing you to match your taps with both traditional and modern bathroom themes.
Best for: Those seeking a classic, easy-to-use, and cost-effective bath tap setup.
See more about bath pillar taps: ELEGANT BATH PILLAR TAPS: TRADITION MEETS MODERN DESIGN
Why Choose Our Traditional Bath Taps?
At Tapron UK, we offer bath taps that combine timeless design with superior durability and water control. Perfect for both classic and modern bathrooms, including Victorian-style bath taps, our taps are easy to install and come in a range of finishes to suit any décor. Whether you prefer separate hot and cold controls or a minimalist design, our collection provides practical, stylish solutions for every need. Enjoy both functionality and elegance with our high-quality taps.
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Explore our exclusive collection of traditional bath taps at Tapron UK. With a focus on craftsmanship and reliability, our taps bring both style and practicality to your bathroom. From sleek, modern designs to classic styles, we have something for every taste. Shop now and enhance your bathroom with the lasting charm and sophistication of our bath taps! Complete your bathroom and prepare for a relaxing routine in the luxury of your home with easy draining functionality. See our bath waste collection: Bath Waste Collection
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