Best Taps & Mixers UK (2026) — Page 4

Pros

• Pair of hot and cold pillar taps with metal lever handles
• Ceramic disc technology for smooth, drip-free control
• Chrome-plated brass construction

Cons

• No mixed-temperature flow — separate hot and cold taps

Pros

• Pop-up waste included, no extra purchase needed
• Ceramic disc valves prolong the life of the tap
• Chrome-plated brass construction

Cons

• Single-lever mono design only — not suited to 3-hole basins

Pros

• Pop-up waste set included
• GROHE water-saving cartridge limits flow without losing pressure
• Smooth single-lever control

Cons

• M-Size spout may be short for very deep basins

Pros

• TMV2 thermostatic cartridge guards against scalding
• Wall-mounted design suits bath/shower combinations
• Includes rub-clean shower handset and hose

Cons

• Higher price than standard non-thermostatic bath fillers

Pros

• Traditional cross-head design suits period-style bathrooms
• Solid brass construction with chrome plating
• Ceramic disc valves for drip-free operation

Cons

• Traditional styling will not suit minimalist modern bathrooms

Pros

• Square modern lines suit contemporary bathrooms
• Pop-up waste included for a complete install
• Single-lever control for easy temperature adjustment

Cons

• Flexible hoses supplied are on the shorter side