How far apart are standard bath taps?

Taps can also be fixed to the wall. Because taps installed like this are not attached to the tub, they can be located at one end or along the side, as you prefer. Leave a gap of 10cm between the top of the tub and the tap. The centre-to-centre distance between the hot and cold inlets is typically 15cm.

Are bath tap holes a standard distance apart?

180mm
All contemporarily manufactured traditional bath taps, fillers and bath shower mixers expect 2 tap holes with the distance between the holes centres being 180mm.

How wide are bath taps?

However their is a standard width between the pipes for most new Mixer taps 180mm. Rather than making more holes in the bath are there companies who produce a range of mixer taps?

Are taps a standard size?

Most taps in the UK are said to be a standard size, but it’s worth remembering that the size refers to the way in which the tap fits onto the pipes rather than the size of the taps themselves (basin taps being 1/2″ and bath taps having 3/4″ threads).

Do all bath taps fit all baths?

Different taps can suit different needs and uses, but generally, it comes down to your bathroom fittings as well as your own taste. When you choose your bath, the style you choose will usually dictate the options you have for taps.

Can you use bath taps on a sink?

Versatility Mixer taps can work equally well on a bath or a bathroom sink or basin. You could even mix or match, with a mixer tap on the bath and separate hot and cold taps on the basin.

Are bathroom taps a standard size?

What are the different sizes of bathroom taps?

For example, the hole and thread sizes to connect the taps to the water main and the bath or basin itself will be different. Tap connectors are also tailored to either bath or basin sizes, so there’s a certain degree of uniformity in the tap industry.

Do you need a basin and bath tap set?

That’s why we’ve put together a selection of basin and bath tap bundles which can save you time as well as money. All of our basin and bath tap sets include matching basin and bath taps for that perfectly co-ordinated look in your bathroom.

How big is the hole in a bathtub tap?

The problem is that there is then an internally threaded collar which screws down from the top, onto the surface of the bath, to hold the valve in place. This collar has an internal shoulder, which has an o/d of 35mm, and a length of about 5mm.

What kind of taps are used in old fashioned bathrooms?

Whether you’re searching for a luxurious floor mounted tap to complement a freestanding bath or you need a deceptively simple mixer tap for your basin, Old Fashioned Bathrooms have something for you and your bathroom. All our taps are manufactured to an incredibly high standard, making each product last a lifetime.