Basin taps

Left image: Concetto single-lever mixer
Right image: Atrio Ypsilon two-handle mixer


Whether authentic, contemporary or cosmopolitan, it is not only the design of your tap that will influence the look of your bathroom. The choice of mounting options and typologies plays a key role in terms of functionality and looks. 

Single-lever mixer taps
Also referred to as monobloc taps, single-lever mixers are designed for installation in a single hole in the basin surround. They feature a lever handle mounted on the top or the side of the tap to control both the water temperature and flow. The hot and cold water is then mixed in an internal cartridge before it reaches the spout. Choose a tap with ceramic discs and a wide operating angle, for smooth and precise control.

 

Two-handle mixer taps
Like single-lever mixers, two-handle taps are installed in a single hole in the basin rim. They feature independent controls for the hot and cold water supplies.
 

Three-hole taps
Featuring individual controls for the hot and cold water, three-hole taps deliver the mixed water via a central spout. Available in a variety of designs, this style works well in both contemporary and traditional settings.

 

Electronic taps
Two types of electronic tap are available. Sensory-controlled (touchless) taps sense the presence of the user, e.g. by using infrared light. One-touch taps require the user to touch-start the water.

 

Pillar taps
Due to their authentic look, pillar taps are often chosen for traditional settings. They deliver the hot and cold water supplies independent of one another.

 

Wall-mounted taps
For vessel style basins, or when there are no tap holes in the sanitaryware, choose a wall-mounted tap. As they are installed in the wall directly above the basin, the pipe work must be concealed in the wall prior to tiling.

 

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