How to Buy the Best Bathroom Taps for Your Home?
Who would want to start their day with a struggle in the bathroom? But with low-quality bathroom taps, you can face something similar. Also, you may face leaks and further problems such leaks can produce.
High-quality bathroom taps, on the other hand, enhance your modern bathroom experience with their reliability, efficiency, and aesthetics. They provide precise water control, reducing waste and conserving resources.
The best bathroom faucets feature durable finishes, resist corrosion, and maintain their appearance for a long time with nominal maintenance. Innovative features like feather touch operation and water-saving technology add convenience and eco-friendliness to your bathroom.
So, how do you find and select the best types of bathroom taps? Here are a few crucial steps:
Types of Bathroom Taps
Every modern bathroom requires at least three distinct types of taps and given the added functions, may be up to five. Here are the types of taps you need in your bathroom and the options you will have for each of them:
- Wash Basin Mixer Faucets
Used with the wash basin setup, these faucets are available in the following formats:
- Deck Mounted/Wall Mounted: The faucets can be deck mounted and need a horizontal surface to mount. They can be installed on the vanity counter or wash basin itself. Wall-mounted faucets require concealed wall plumbing and usually do not touch the wash basin.
- Single Lever/Dual Lever: The faucet can use a single lever to control both temperature and flow or feature a double lever operation.
- Shape – Pillar or Swan Neck Pillar Faucets: You can install faucets with the almost vertical bent spout from the pillar body, or a spout that smoothly bents over from the mount.
- Shower Mixer-Diverter Faucets: Shower mixers usually work with multiple outlets, such as an overhead shower, handheld shower, and a bucket or bathtub spout. This is the second most important bathroom faucet. By default, these diverters are mounted on the wall. So, you can use one of the following varieties for this equipment:
Concealed Diverter: The main body of the diverter, i.e., valves and supply plumbing, are connected inside the wall and remain hidden from view. Concealed diverters are covered with control levers and tip-ton buttons if applicable.
Concealed diverters are also two-way diverters, meaning they can direct the flow to a maximum of two outlets. So, you can add the hand shower to the setting with the bucket or bathtub spout with a tip ton.
Exposed Diverters: Exposed diverters are connected to the wall plumbing with most of their bodies and controls exposed. While these are more common than concealed diverters, they have two varieties – telephonic and non-telephonic.
Telephonic diverters feature a mount for the hand shower attachment and do not support overhead shower output. Non-telephonic mixers are reserved as a bathtub or bucket filler and do not divert the flow to another outlet.
- Cold Tap & Angle Valves
Cold taps only provide cold water output and are not connected to the heated water supply. This could be useful for attaching other bathroom equipment, like washing machines, etc. to the water supply.
Similarly, angle valves are also useful for controlling the flow to equipment like health faucets, wash basins, heating equipment, etc.
Consider the Style
Decide on the style that best suits your bathroom. Common styles include modern, traditional, transitional, minimalistic, and contemporary. Choose a tap style that complements your overall bathroom design. Modern bathrooms often relish the free space and minimal technical interference to your time inside.
Concealed faucets allow for maximum free space for movement and minimise chances for accidental injuries in the bathroom.
Material & Durability Matters
Taps can be made from various materials, such as chrome, brass, stainless steel, nickel, and bronze. Brass is one of the best materials for faucets and taps as it is inert and usually stable against most water flows.
Brass also lasts much longer than other materials and is one of the safest to handle hot water flows. This is why the best luxury bathroom faucets often feature a brass core body. Similarly, the chrome finish is considered one of the toughest and most lasting coats for faucets.
The finish offers the faucets an evergreen dazzling finish that can be easily maintained against limescale deposits and other impurities in the bathroom. Johnson Bathrooms’ ceramic faucet cartridges are famous for their lasting performance.
Determine Your Budget
Set a budget for your bathroom tap purchase. Taps come in a wide price range, so having a budget will help narrow down your options. You can explore the possible rates for Johnson Bathroom faucets and taps online or visit the nearest Experience Centre for the same.
Choose the Water Efficiency
Most modern taps use aerators to smoothen the water flow and reduce splashing. However, aerators serve a dual purpose. They make your faucet experience comfortable and help you reduce the amount of water spent on your regular chores.
You can choose your bathroom tap’s aerator capacity based on the water pressure and flow requirements. Johnson Bathrooms offers aerators with a flow capacity ranging from 1.4 litres to 13 litres per minute.
Also Read: Modern Bathroom Tap Designs for Your Exclusive Bathroom Style
Consider Spout Height and Reach
Spout height and reach can affect the functionality of the tap. Choose a spout size that fits comfortably in your sink and provides adequate clearance for various tasks. The ideal spout height for washbasin taps depends on various factors, including the type of sink and the user's comfort.
Generally, a spout height of 6 to 9 inches (15 to 23 centimetres) above the sink rim is considered standard and comfortable for most users.
Handle Operation
This is a choice between classical comfort and modern elegance. If you prefer ease of use and temperature control, a single-handle tap might be a good choice. Double-handle taps offer a more traditional look and separate hot and cold controls.
Installation and Compatibility
If you are building a new bathroom from scratch, you are free to choose any faucet design possible. But while renovating you should consider the available plumbing and the extent to which you are open to restructure it.
Mostly, you’d like to stick to the existing plumbing and only renew the superficial aspect of the bathroom. So, confirm that the tap you choose is compatible with your existing plumbing setup. If necessary, consult a plumber for installation advice.
Consider Additional Features
Some taps come with features like pull-out sprayers, built-in filters, or touchless operation. Evaluate whether these features are beneficial for your needs. This is especially applicable to the kitchen sink faucets.
While you are upgrading your bathroom faucets you may also consider adding a modern device to your kitchen as well. Johnson’s Linn Sink Mixer is a deck-mounted single-lever faucet that combines RO water connectivity within the same spout.
Warranty and After-Sales Support
Warranty and after-sale services are important if you want to have a hassle-free experience with the bathroom products. So, always enquire about the manufacturer's after-sales support and product warranties. A good warranty can provide peace of mind in case of defects or issues.
Johnson Bathrooms offers up to 10 years of warranty on selected components and products. You can check the warranty card received with the product for the details.
Visit the Johnson Experience Centre
Visit Johnson Bathrooms showrooms or the nearest Experience Centre to see the taps in person and interact with experts while selecting them. This will give you a better idea of the quality, finish, and style of the faucets for your bathroom.
You can also hire trained experts for installation from the showrooms to ensure the correct installation for your products.
FAQs
1. What is the best faucet type for a premium bathroom?
Ans. Single-lever concealed faucets are one of the best faucets you can install in a premium bathroom. These faucets not only offer superb functionality and comfort but also a minimal and elegant look. Johnson Bathrooms offers a wide range of designs for concealed single-lever mixer faucets.
2. Which tap is good for a bathroom shower?
Ans. Single lever concealed shower mixers and diverters are some of the best-looking and durable faucets for a bathroom shower. If you are using a bucket or tub filler with the shower, you need a two-way diverter faucet to control the flow to both outlets.
3. Which type of tap is best for a wash basin?
Ans. A single-handle or single-hole faucet is a popular and practical choice. These taps have a single lever for both hot and cold water control, offering convenience and a sleek appearance. Look for high-quality materials, such as a brass body with a chrome finish for durability and aesthetics.
