Bath and shower taps

Left image: Concetto bath/shower mixer
Right image: Atrio floor-mounted bath/shower mixer

For many people the sole function of a bath tap is to fill the bath. Others will require a tap that can also control an over-bath shower (bath/shower mixers), allowing the user to divert the water between the bath tap and the shower. 

Lineare bath/shower mixer with Sena handshower

Combined bath/shower mixers
Available with or without a thermostat, bath/shower mixers are the simplest way of showering over the bath. They can either be exposed or built-in. A diverter valve allows the user to switch between bath filling and showering. For safety and comfort it is always best to choose a model with a thermostat.

 

Atrio Jota four-hole combination

Deck-mounted combinations
These are designed to be mounted either on the rim of the bath or a tiled bath surround – ensure you choose the right product according to your situation. For the latter the spout needs to reach over the edge of the bath.

Available in three-hole, four-hole and five-hole typologies, they combine a bath spout and a handshower. One or two handles or levers control the water and a diverter enables you to switch between the shower and the bath.

 

Talentofill integrated bath filler

Integrated bath fillers
These are mounted inside the bath and act as a water inlet, overflow and pop-up waste control.

 

Atrio Jota floor-mounted bath tap

Floor-mounted bath taps
Created for use with freestanding baths, floor-mounted taps feature pipe work from the floor in the same style and finish as the tap itself. Many models are supplemented with a handshower. 

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