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Bathroom shower mixer taps and matching sink taps

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Lioninthesun · 23/10/2013 16:14

Hello all!
I'm looking for help with sourcing a bathroom tap as above...I seem to be trying to find something that doesn't exist, and am hopeful that someone on here can swoop in and help!

Requirement 1: started off wanting antique brass/copper taps - or brushed nickel. Basically anything not shiny and chrome as I am fed up of having to polish my taps.

Requirement 2: Needs to be a bath mounted shower and tap mixer, but I don't want the gap underneath the tap as this has always been a pain to clean - would rather have one single block to clean around.

Requirement 3: I like Victorian style taps - easy to turn knobs and the hot/cold or H/C on each tap so it is clear what you are turning on.

So far I have had to compromise and have come up with these:
Bath www.qssupplies.co.uk/bathroom-furniture-shower-taps/3865.htm
Sink www.plumbworld.co.uk/architeckt-marsh-mono-basin-6398-25962

They look really shiny Sad. Do I just have to suck it up or has anyone got another option?

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Lioninthesun · 23/10/2013 16:16

Also, does anyone know if I can 'rough up' taps - use a scourer on them to give them an effect?

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wonkylegs · 23/10/2013 18:02

These guys say that you can enquire about prices for Brushed nickel finishes on these victorian style bath shower mixers
These ones do a range in Astonite which is hand brushed nickel
And St James do various finishes on their traditional style taps including brushed nickel

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Lioninthecauldron · 23/10/2013 20:21

So looks like I will have to compromise on their being only one leg.
They all look lovely though, thank you!

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Betty5313 · 23/10/2013 20:39

I can't help on the finish, but if you end up with shiny ones, a good dry microfiber cloth makes them shiny with minimal effort :)

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LioninthecauldronFucker · 31/10/2013 10:21

Thank you Betty - think I have managed to source some antique brass shower bath mixer/shower/mono taps at last. The builder said he thinks it will look 'horrible' which is always nice to hear! Hmm

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