Shop quality bath taps online at Taps Online. Discover a carefully selected range of bath mixer taps, traditional bath taps, bath shower mixers, freestanding bath taps and wall mounted bath taps in a choice of finishes to complement modern, traditional and period-style bathrooms.

The right bath tap should do more than look good. It needs to suit your bath, tap-hole configuration, water pressure and installation requirements while providing a practical flow of water for filling the bath efficiently.

Whether you're replacing existing bath taps, renovating a period bathroom or creating a luxurious new bathroom with a freestanding bath, our collection makes it easier to find the right bath taps for your bathroom.

Find the Right Bath Taps for Your Bathroom

Bath taps are available in a variety of styles and configurations. The best choice depends on your bath design, the available tap holes and where you want the taps to be installed.

Bath Mixer Taps

Bath mixer taps combine hot and cold water through a single spout, allowing you to control the temperature and flow from one fitting.

They are an excellent choice for modern and traditional bathrooms and are available in a wide variety of designs and finishes. Bath mixers can be deck mounted onto the bath or, depending on the design, installed on the wall behind the bath.

When choosing a bath mixer, check the required tap-hole configuration and minimum operating pressure before ordering.

Bath Shower Mixer Taps

A bath shower mixer tap combines a bath filler with a handheld shower, providing greater flexibility in the bathroom.

As well as filling the bath, the handset can be useful for rinsing hair, bathing children, cleaning the bath and washing around the bath area.

Bath shower mixers are particularly practical for family bathrooms where flexibility is important. Check the product specification for the required water pressure and whether the shower handset, hose and shower bracket are included.

Traditional Bath Taps

For period properties, classic bathrooms and traditional roll-top baths, traditional bath taps provide an authentic finishing touch.

Traditional designs can feature crosshead or lever handles, curved spouts and classic metallic finishes, making them ideal for bathrooms inspired by Victorian, Edwardian and country-house interiors.

Pair traditional bath taps with matching basin taps, shower fittings and bathroom accessories to create a coordinated look throughout the room.

Freestanding Bath Taps

A freestanding bath tap is designed to stand on the floor beside a freestanding bath, creating a striking focal point within the bathroom.

Floor standing bath taps are particularly well suited to roll-top and freestanding baths without pre-drilled tap holes. Many designs incorporate a bath filler and handheld shower for added practicality.

Freestanding taps require careful planning because the hot and cold water supplies are usually routed through the floor. Before installation, check the tap dimensions, fixing requirements, floor construction and pipework position.

Wall Mounted Bath Taps

Wall mounted bath taps are installed into the wall behind or beside the bath rather than directly into the bath rim.

They can be an excellent choice for baths without tap holes and can create a clean, uncluttered appearance. Wall mounted bath taps are particularly effective with contemporary and freestanding baths where a deck-mounted fitting is not suitable.

Installation requires more planning than a standard deck-mounted bath tap because the plumbing connections need to be positioned within the wall. Always check the installation instructions before fitting.

Bath Fillers

A bath filler is designed primarily to fill the bath with a strong flow of water. Unlike a basin tap, bath taps generally need to deliver a higher flow rate because of the much larger volume of water required to fill a bath.

If your water pressure is relatively low, check the manufacturer's minimum pressure requirement and flow-rate information before choosing your bath tap.

Choosing the Right Bath Tap

Before buying new bath taps, consider these important points:

1. How many tap holes does your bath have?
Check whether your bath has one, two or more pre-drilled holes. Two-hole baths are commonly suited to separate hot and cold taps or suitable two-hole mixer arrangements. Some baths have no tap holes, providing greater flexibility for wall mounted or freestanding bath taps.

2. Where will the tap be installed?
Bath taps can be deck mounted onto the bath, wall mounted behind the bath or floor mounted beside a freestanding bath. The installation position will affect both the tap you need and the plumbing required.

3. What water pressure do you have?
Water pressure is particularly important with bath shower mixers and combination taps. Check the minimum operating pressure specified for the individual product before ordering.

4. How quickly do you want to fill the bath?
Baths require considerably more water than basins, so flow rate matters. If fast filling is important, compare the tap's flow-rate information and make sure your plumbing system can provide the required performance.

5. Does the tap suit the bath?
Consider the tap's overall dimensions, spout reach and height. The spout should discharge water comfortably into the bath rather than too close to the rim.

6. Which finish works with your bathroom?
Choose a finish that complements your basin taps, shower, bath waste, accessories and other bathroom brassware for a coordinated appearance.

Bath Tap Finishes

Bath taps can become a major feature within a bathroom, particularly when used with a freestanding or roll-top bath. Choosing the right finish can help define the overall character of the room.

Popular finishes include:

• Chrome bath taps – bright, versatile and timeless.
• Brushed brass bath taps – warm, sophisticated and increasingly popular in contemporary bathrooms.
• Polished brass bath taps – luxurious and particularly effective in classic interiors.
• Polished nickel bath taps – elegant and softer in appearance than traditional chrome.
• Brushed nickel bath taps – understated and sophisticated.
• Matt black bath taps – distinctive and contemporary.
• Traditional brass finishes – ideal for period and heritage-inspired bathrooms.

Where possible, coordinate your bath tap finish with your basin taps, shower fittings, bathroom accessories and other visible brassware.

Traditional & Contemporary Bath Taps

The style of your bath taps should complement the bath itself and the wider bathroom design.

For a traditional bathroom, consider classic bath taps with crosshead or lever handles, curved spouts and heritage-inspired metallic finishes. These work particularly well alongside roll-top baths, traditional sanitaryware and classic bathroom furniture.

For a contemporary bathroom, streamlined bath mixers, wall mounted designs and floor standing taps can create a cleaner, more architectural appearance.

If you have a freestanding bath, a floor mounted bath tap can become a striking centrepiece, while wall mounted taps offer a more minimalist alternative where the bath is positioned against a suitable wall.

Bath Taps for Low Water Pressure

Water pressure is an important consideration when choosing a bath tap, particularly if you have a gravity-fed system or otherwise low water pressure.

A bath tap with a high minimum pressure requirement may not deliver the performance you expect if your home's water pressure is insufficient.

Before purchasing, check the manufacturer's minimum and maximum operating pressure and compare this with your plumbing system.

If you're unsure what water pressure you have, it is worth checking before choosing your bath tap. This is especially important if you are purchasing a bath shower mixer, where the shower function may have different pressure requirements from the bath filler.

Always check the individual product specification for pressure requirements rather than assuming all bath taps will perform in the same way.

Bath Taps for Freestanding Baths

A freestanding bath provides considerable flexibility when choosing your taps because many models do not have pre-drilled tap holes.

This allows you to choose between:

• Floor standing freestanding bath taps
• Wall mounted bath taps
• Separate bath fillers and shower fittings
• Traditional taps positioned on a suitable bath deck

Floor mounted bath taps are particularly popular because they can be positioned beside the bath without requiring holes to be drilled into the bath itself.

However, freestanding bath tap installation needs to be planned before the bathroom is finished. Pipework generally needs to be routed through the floor, and the fixing position needs to be established before installation.

Bath Taps FAQs

What type of bath tap should I choose?

The right bath tap depends on your bath, installation position, water pressure and preferred style. Bath mixer taps are versatile, bath shower mixers add a handheld shower, traditional bath taps suit classic bathrooms, while freestanding and wall mounted designs are ideal where the bath does not have conventional tap holes.

What bath taps do I need for a two-hole bath?

A two-hole bath is commonly designed for separate hot and cold bath taps or a suitable two-hole bath mixer. Check the distance between the tap holes and the individual product specification before purchasing.

Can I install bath taps without tap holes?

Yes. If your bath does not have pre-drilled tap holes, you can consider a freestanding floor mounted bath tap or wall mounted bath tap, depending on the bathroom layout and plumbing configuration.

Are bath mixer taps suitable for low water pressure?

Some bath mixer taps can operate at relatively low pressure, but this varies between products. Always check the manufacturer's minimum operating pressure before buying.

What is the difference between a bath mixer and a bath shower mixer?

A bath mixer provides hot and cold water through a bath filler, while a bath shower mixer additionally incorporates a handheld shower. A shower mixer can therefore provide greater flexibility for bathing, rinsing and cleaning.

Are freestanding bath taps suitable for all freestanding baths?

Not necessarily. Check the position of the bath, available floor space, tap dimensions and plumbing requirements. The tap also needs to be positioned so that the spout reaches comfortably over the bath.

What are the best bath taps for a traditional bathroom?

Traditional bath taps with classic handles, curved spouts and heritage-inspired finishes are often the best match for period-style bathrooms. Coordinate them with traditional basin taps and other bathroom brassware for a cohesive appearance.

What are the best bath taps for a modern bathroom?

Modern bathrooms can suit minimalist bath mixers, wall mounted bath taps and contemporary floor standing bath taps. The best choice depends on the design of the bath, available space and the overall bathroom style.

How do I choose a bath tap finish?

Choose a finish that complements the other visible brassware in your bathroom. Chrome offers a timeless appearance, while brass, nickel and black finishes can create a stronger design statement. Traditional brass and nickel finishes are particularly effective in classic bathrooms.

Buy Bath Taps Online

At Taps Online, we make it easier to find quality bath taps for traditional, contemporary and luxury bathrooms.

Whether you're looking for bath mixer taps, bath shower mixers, traditional bath taps, freestanding bath taps, wall mounted bath taps or bath fillers, browse our collection to find a design that suits your bath, plumbing system and bathroom style.

Choose from a range of finishes and designs and find the right bath taps online for your next bathroom project.

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