The Perth real estate market is hot! If you have sealed the deal on your new West Australian home and you’re excited to finalise the bathroom design, now is the time to give Budget Plumbing a call.
Why Budget Plumbing?
If you have a particular “budget,” theme or an aesthetic for your bathroom in mind, we can help you work on every minor detail, including the tapware!
Did you know your bathroom tapware should be rated for anywhere between 10 to 15 years of life? So before committing to a style for that long, its good to know the five most popular types of tapware for your new home or bathroom renovation.
If you are looking for the perfect bathroom and kitchen tapware store, head to our online store at Budget Plumbing Centre. We have the finest and most diverse collection of tapware from the best brands in Australia. Browse from the comfort of your own home or come into our showroom and see our diverse collection Our helpful team can find the perfect fittings for you.
Types of Tapware
Here are the top five types of taps that you can choose from for your new home or renovation:
1. Pillar Tap
Pillar taps are one of the oldest types of tap design and were very popular in Western Australia. Although they are not widely used anymore you might still come across some of these taps in older buildings or retro style bathrooms. The best part is they can be mounted upon all other bathroom accessories, including your bathtub, sink or shower unit. Pillar taps come with separate taps for hot and cold water, which can be manually adjusted to optimise the temperature. The design of these tap handles can also be customised the way you want. Times have evolved so for that classic nostalgia option, we would recommend a single spout in our classic basin set.
If you are looking for the widest range of taps from the best brands in Australia, have a look at our online store.
2. Mixer Tap
Mixer taps are the opposite of pillar taps with their ease and modern designs. Instead of having separate taps for hot and cold water which can become difficult to manage, mixer taps automatically pour out a mix of hot and cold water and regulate the pressure from a single handle and tap.
There is also a train of thought that mixer taps are safer to run and economical because with two taps you could never gauge the temperature of the water accurately. Mixer taps are handier to regulate temperatures especially for babies in baths.
Mixer taps (just like pillar taps), can be used with sinks, shower units and bathtubs. Check out our diverse collection of mixer taps for your kitchen.
3. Monobloc Taps
Monobloc taps are variety of mixer taps with a slight twist that makes them easier to use. This tap functions the way our regular mixer tap does the only difference is that it comes with a handle that can be used to regulate the temperature of the water.
The handle moves sideways. Swing it to the left and you will get hot water; turn it to the right to get cold water.
If you are a fan of Monobloc taps, we have the perfect twin handle mixer. With an ergonomic handle design that’s easier to use and a solid brass construction with a quality chrome finish. This tap also has a 15 year warranty.
4. Lever Taps for Showers
Some tap sets work with a knob and some would you believe with auto motion detection. But the most durable type of faucet for your home is the one with levers. These taps look like any other the only difference is how you turn them on. Simplicity is just grabbing the lever and moving it to make the water flow.
Depending on your chosen product, lever tap designs are available as pillar and mixer taps. The best part about this tap is their sleek, elegant design which can jazz up even a regular bathroom and give it a luxurious, elite look.
Check out this stunning contemporary vivid pin lever shower set and assembly. Its supported by a 15 year warranty.
5. Wall Mounted Taps
Not all taps are designed to be mounted on your sink. Some are exclusively made for your shower or bathtub. These taps may be pillar, mixer, monobloc or any other type. The only thing that sets them apart is they can be fixed on the wall.
We have quite a few options for wall-mounted taps. You can use this sleek bath pillar tap by Caroma with separate levers for hot and cold water. To make it easier, they also have red and blue strips to separate the hot and cold taps.
If you want something a little more elegant, try the latest in European design with a Rush Wall Bath Set from Phoenix tapware.
Bottom Line
Tap design and placement may look like a very small detail, but once you pair them with all the other fixtures and fittings in your bathroom or kitchen, you will notice how they can transform the final look. Our helpful staff can talk you through any design and help you pair the right combination.
Leave no room for doubt. Choose your perfect tapware from Budget Plumbing Centre, the finest tapware products supplier in Perth.
