Bath Taps

Types of Bath Tap

Bath taps control the water flow into the bath and come in three main types. Pillar taps are two separate taps — one hot, one cold — each fitting into a pre-drilled hole in the bath rim. Bath mixer taps have a single body that blends hot and cold, with one or two handles and a single bath spout; most fit a single tap hole. Bath shower mixer taps add an integral handshower and diverter that switches flow between the bath spout and the shower handset — the most practical option where the bath is also used for showering. Freestanding bath taps are floor-mounted pillar fillers designed for freestanding baths, which have no holes in the rim. With 68 bath taps in the range, the collection covers all standard UK bath tap types.

Browse by Tap Type

• Bath Shower Mixer Taps — bath mixer tap with integral handshower and diverter valve.
• Freestanding Bath Taps — floor-mounted freestanding tap pillars for baths with no rim holes.
• Bath & Basin Tap Sets — coordinated bath tap and basin tap sold as a matched set.

Finishes and What to Check Before Buying

All bath taps at Bathroom Republic are available in chrome, matt black and gold finishes. Chrome is the most corrosion-resistant and the most common finish in UK bathrooms; matt black suits modern schemes with dark grout and wall tiles; gold or brushed brass works in warmer, layered interiors. Before ordering, confirm the number of tap holes in your bath: pillar taps require two holes; most mixer taps require one (product listings specify); freestanding taps require no holes in the bath at all. Also check the water connection size — UK bath taps typically connect to 15mm supply pipes. If the bath has no pre-drilled tap holes, choose a wall-mounted bath filler or a floor-mounted freestanding tap pillar rather than a deck-mounted option.