Bathroom Taps Guide: Basin, Bath Filler & Shower Mixers

Choosing the right bathroom taps comes down to three things: where they're going (basin, bath deck, or bath-shower combo), the finish you want, and how they'll be plumbed in. Whether you're fitting a small cloakroom basin or replacing a full bath filler set, here's what to look for - with real options and prices from our current range.

Basin mixer taps for cloakrooms and en-suites

For a compact basin, a monobloc mixer is usually the neatest choice - one tap body, one hole, hot and cold blended with a single lever. The Pesa Monobloc Basin Mixer Tap with Click Clack Waste (£32.99) is a good example: it includes a matching click-clack waste, so you're not sourcing that separately, and its slim profile suits smaller cloakroom basins where space around the tap is tight.

Bath filler taps: deck-mounted chrome options

Bath fillers sit on the bath deck (or surrounding tiled shelf) rather than the wall, and need a higher flow rate than a basin tap to fill the bath in a reasonable time. Two chrome-finished options worth comparing: the Arda Bath Filler Tap in Chrome Finish (£49.99) is a straightforward, well-priced choice, while the Enza Bath Filler Tap in Chrome Finish (£56.99) pairs with the Enza basin mixer if you want a coordinated set across the bathroom.

Bath shower mixer taps: filler and handset in one

If you don't have a separate shower and want to keep plumbing simple, a bath shower mixer tap does both jobs from the bath deck. The Diva Bath Shower Mixer Tap (£33.99) comes with the hose and handset included, so it's ready to fit straight out of the box. For a heavier-duty finish, the Enza Bath Shower Mixer Tap (£68.99) is a step up in build and styling, also supplied complete with hose and handset.

Quick buying guide

Match your tap holes to your basin or bath before ordering - monobloc taps need a single tap hole, while some baths are drilled for separate hot/cold taps. Check flow rate if water pressure at your property is low, and stick to one finish (chrome is the safe, easy-to-match default) if you're buying basin and bath taps at different times, so everything looks consistent once fitted. All the taps above are supplied with the fittings needed for a standard UK bathroom installation.

Browse the full range in our Taps collection, or head to Ultra Bathroom to see taps alongside matching towel rails and bidet toilets. Got a specific basin or bath in mind? Get in touch and we'll help you pick the right fit.