Picking the right bathroom tap can completely transform the room, whether you’re shopping for a bathroom tap with a traditional look or a modern finish. The best bathroom taps are easy to fit, stylish, sophisticated and durable.
Our expert guide on the best bathroom taps will save you money and ensure you’re buying a tap that truly compliments your bathroom. We’ve rounded up popular picks available to buy on Amazon. The big-name brands featured in our list include Bristan taps, Heritage taps and Celala taps.
Refurbishing your bathroom? Make sure you check out our articles on best bathroom extractor fans and best bathroom paint (…do bathrooms need special paint?) too.
Where’s the best place to buy the best bathroom taps?
There are plenty of options when it comes to buying a new bathroom tap. You’d be forgiven for thinking that juicy deals on the best bathroom taps are waiting for your on the high street, but sometimes shopping online can save you a stack of cash.
If you enjoy the convenience of shopping online and having items delivered to your door, keep scrolling to see our 10 best bathroom taps available on Amazon.
Amazon has an enormous range of bathroom taps for sale, spanning hundreds of pages. Its selection is made up of traditional, old-fashioned bathroom taps and futuristic-looking modern bathroom taps. You can filter down to the features that matter to you the most (size, colour, fitting method), but to save you some time we’ve done the hard work for you.
If you’d prefer to get your bathroom tap on the same day you part with your money, note that stores including B&Q, John Lewis and Wickes offer click-and-collect services.
The 10 BEST Bathroom Taps 2021
1. Funime Bathroom Sink Taps
- Matte black
- Sturdy construction
- 10-year manufacturer’s warranty
- Ceramic disc cartridge stops drips
This sleek, matte black bathroom tap will add a touch of class and sophistication to your home. Not only is it a looker, but it’s cheap, too – Amazon has it listed for around £40.
Grab this unique bathroom tap and you’ll get a box with the basin tap, a free pop-up waste, hoses and fittings and an instruction manual. You’ll have everything you need to start transforming the look of your home.
The Funime bathroom tap uses multiple layers of black paint to prevent corrosion. The brand promises ‘superior quality’ thanks to a sturdy construction made from pure brass. An added bonus of owning a black bathroom tap is that you won’t have to stare at fingerprint marks.
This bathroom tap uses a ceramic disc cartridge to prevent drips. It has a particularly modern look to it, making it well-suited to new builds. Buying this stylish bathroom tap will see you covered by 10 years of manufacturer warranty. Funime also promises free, quick delivery and a 30-day returns policy.
2. Bristan Bath Pillar Taps
Timeless design- 5-year manufacturer’s warranty
- Available in chrome or gold finish
- Sleek, rounded edges
Bristan makes bathroom taps of all shapes and sizes. This sub-£100 option pairs glamorous, traditional style with top-notch build quality. The brand says that its Bath Pillar Taps provide a timeless design to update any classic bathroom.
This bathroom tap is suitable for all plumbing systems and uses ceramic disc valve technology to prolong its life. The same component reduces drips and leaks, saving you from repair jobs.
The Bristan Bath Pillar Taps are chrome plated, available in a chrome or gold finish. To make sure its bathroom taps are worth your hard-earned money, Bristan runs its taps and showers through “over 20,000 rigorous test cycles” in its on-site lab.
Pick this bathroom tap to install in your home and you’re covered by manufacturer’s warranty spanning 5 years. You’ll also have the support of a dedicated customer queries team ready to deal with your questions.
3. iBathUK Chrome Waterfall Bathroom Set
Chrome-plated solid brass- Laser printed dials
- Fixtures and fittings included
- Comes with basin and shower/bath tap
Grab this enticing bundle from iBathUK and you’re getting two products for just over £100 – a basin and shower/bath tap. Both products are chrome plated and use ceramic disc technology.
iBathUK’s stunning bathroom tap features laser-printed dials, with this sleek silver option fitting seamlessly into any modern bathroom.
The tap is plated in a layer of chrome to create a “dazzling and long-lasting finish”. If you’re looking for a tap that will stand the test of time, add this one to your shortlist.
A disclaimer on the brand’s Amazon page notes that this tap works best with a water system that produces at least 0.5 Bar of pressure. iBathUK recommends 1 bar for optimal performance.
4. Bristan Basin Mixer with Pop-Up Waste
Timeless design- 5-year manufacturer’s warranty
- Suitable for all plumbing systems
- Chrome-plated
Here’s another bathroom tap from Bristan to consider. Unlike the tap we spotlighted further up, this alternative consists of a single base unit with two heads for hot and cold water.
The Bristan Basin Mixer with Pop-Up Waste has been designed to coordinate nicely with the brand’s 1901 showers and bathroom accessories range. If you’re shopping for a new bathroom tap but want to stick to a tight budget, this Bristan model is backed by plenty of positive customer reviews.
You can install this bathroom tap as part of a low-pressure system (gravity fed) or high-pressure system (combi boiler), within specified pressures. Ceramic disc valve technology prevents leaks, while the chrome shell gives the tap a lovely high-shine finish.
Buying this silver bathroom tap today has you covered by manufacturer’s warranty for 5 years.
5. Heritage Dawlish Basin Pillar Taps
Crosshead levers- Rounded spouts
- Ceramic disc valves
- 5-year manufacturer’s warranty
If it’s a simple design you’re looking for in a bathroom tap, take a look at this model from Heritage. The Heritage Dawlish Basin Pillar Taps feature quarter-turn ceramic disc valves and are suitable for all types of plumbing system (0.2 Bar to 8 Bar).
Crosshead levers and rounded spouts contribute to this bathroom tap’s elegant looks. The chrome-plated fitting is protected by the manufacturer’s warranty for a total of 5 years.
This bathroom tap will sit neatly in a traditional bathroom. The taps come in a pair and incorporate top-quality brass to make sure you’re not dealing with rust and corrosion.
6. iBathUK Cloakroom Basin Sink Mixer Tap
Chrome-plated solid brass- Slotted pop-up waste
- 10-year manufacturer’s warranty
- Fixtures and fittings included
This single head bathroom tap will fire out hot or cold water depending on the angle you point it at. It’s made from chrome-plated solid brass and uses ceramic disc technology.
For those jobs where you’re transforming a traditional bathroom to give it a modern spin, this is a tap worth considering. The silver finish will give your sink some class, with laser-printed hot and cold indicators preventing any mishaps.
It uses an easy-to-operate lever and comes with the added bonus of 10 years-worth of manufacturer’s warranty. The Cloakroom Basin Sink Mixer Tap ships with all the fittings you’ll need to install it, plus a product manual to guide you through the process.
7. Bristan Lever Basin Taps with Ceramic Disc Valves
Chrome plated to a quality standard- 5-year manufacturer’s warranty
- Suitable for all plumbing systems
- Long lever for ease of movement
These hot and cold taps have easy-to-use metal handles that Bristan says makes them ideal for “areas of high use”. They’ll work effortlessly with both low-pressure and high-pressure systems and come chrome-plated to a quality standard.
The super shiny Bristan Lever Basin Taps take advantage of the brand’s leak-stopping ceramic disc valve technology. Taps make by Bristan are designed and engineered at the company’s British HQ, made with British homes and businesses in mind.
A long handle on both the hot and cold taps improve ease of movement. Subtle hints of colour running around the neck of each spout let you know whether you’re dealing with hot or cold water.
This is another bathroom tap backed by 5 years of manufacturer’s warranty. As you’d be buying through Bristan, you also get access to an award-winning customer service team.
8. Celala Luxury Bathroom Bath Taps
Drip-stopping ceramic disc- Square-shaped bathroom taps
- 10-year manufacturer’s warranty
- Chrome plating
Celala has an expansive range of bathroom taps for you to sift through if you’re redecorating. This particular bathroom tap has a luxury look to it, with assurances from the brand that its ceramic disc will stop drips.
We like the square look of this bathroom tap. Celala says its made from excellent, quality materials that will stand the test of time even in a busy household.
This bathroom tap comes with manufacturers warranty spanning a total of 10 years. If you run into trouble installing this bathroom tap or have any further questions, the Celala promises to respond to you within 24 hours.
9. Hapilife Faucet
- Reflective, mirror-like look
- Well-suited for a modern home
- 10-year manufacturer’s warranty
- Ships with an instruction booklet and pipe connectors
This minimalist bathroom tap is marked as a best-seller over on Amazon, with owners keen to compliment the impressive build quality and eye-catching looks.
It’s made from “the best copper materials” and contains <0.25% total lead content by weighted average. The reflective, mirror-like finish brightens up your bathroom, while the effective ceramic cartridge stops water leaking out of the spray head.
The installation process should be a piece of cake. If you’re a DIY newbie, you’ll be pleased to hear this bathroom tap is bundled with an instruction manual to take you through the steps.
For this bathroom tap to operate, your water system at home needs to produce at least 0.5 Bar of pressure. The brand recommends 1 Bar for the best experience.
10. Hapilife Traditional Bathroom Taps
- Made of the best copper materials
- Chrome finish
- 20-years warranty
- Easy to install
Hapilife’s Traditional Bathroom Taps are made from the best copper materials and contain <0.25% total lead content in the interests of safety. This bathroom tap has been polished multiple times to give it a shiny finish.
Each tap from Hapilife comes with UK standards fittings and instructions manuals fit for both DIY beginners and professional plumbers.
Buy this bathroom tap today and you’ll be covered by 20-years warranty.
Tools needed to replace and install a new bathroom tap
Buying and then installing a new bathroom tap won’t be too tricky if you follow the steps in our expert guide. But before you can get to work, you’ll need to make sure you have all the correct equipment.
To install a new bathroom tap, you’ll need the following tools:
- Adjustable wrench
- Bucket
- Utility knife
- Plumbers tape
- New tap fittings
- Basin wrench (optional)
How to install a new bathroom tap
Installing a new bathroom tap can be done in just a couple of minutes. Work your way through the steps below and you’ll be up and running in no time.
- Turn off the water supply at the mains
- Turn on your current taps (if you have any) to drain water that may be left in the pipes
- Position a bucket underneath the sink to catch water drops
- Use your utility knife to loosen and remove the old taps (if you have any)
- Take your wrench and unscrew the tap nuts on the underside of the sink. These will connect the old taps to the connector pipe
- Set aside the old taps now they’re not attached to anything
- Position the new taps and connect the nut/s to the tap tail underneath the sink
- Tighten the new taps with an adjustable wrench
- Turn on your water supply and make sure the flow of water is coming through the new fittings
If you’re more on a visual learner, take a look at the handy instructional video below:
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