Choosing the right tapware

There are more options than you might think when it comes to kitchen tapware. Choosing the right tap for your sink is very important, not only for the style and look but also functionality. The wrong tap can have a big impact on the use of your sink and the kitchen overall. Latest trends show that bigger sinks are getting more popular, so therefore tapware style and functionality has had to keep up. Below are the top considerations when choosing the right tapware, especially if you have chosen a larger style sink (over 500mm wide):

Circumference of a tap

When we refer to a tap circumference, it means how far the spout comes out from the main tap body. If you have a small sink (200mm-500mm wide) the circumference of the tap is not all that important. However, if you have a large sink and a tap with a small circumference, there are going to be some issues around cleaning the sink and overall use and functionality of the sink.

Pull out options

So when we are looking at a sink with a width of more than 500mm, or perhaps even a double sink, there are some tapware options to consider. One of which are taps that pull out. These are taps that you can pull the nozzle end away from the main body or bridge. Similar to this, we also offer a range of taps that have an internal hose sitting inside the tap spout. You can pull this hose out of the spout and when you are finished the hose withdraws back inside the spout neatly. They can go up to half a metre long and use a weighted pulley system to ensure the hose always goes back when you are done.  These style of taps are highly effective at getting into the corners of a large sink.

Spray function

Not just useful for large sinks, a spray function is super handy when cleaning your sink and helps to get rid of any pesky debris. These taps include a spray button, usually on the nozzle, which switches the water from a single solid stream to multiple spraying jets, much like some shower heads have multiple spray options.

We have a range of beautiful and functional tapware available for you to choose from, here are some of our favourites:

Of these taps, Betty & Marilyn are brand new to our range, here’s a quick preview of these taps for you to see their functionality and features.

As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our customer care team as we are always happy to talk through your options to help you make the best decision for your kitchen.

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Heavy taps with bowl & drainers

Additionally to a taps functionality, you’ll also need to consider the heaviness of a tap when combining with a bowl and drainer. .

This is because bowl & drainers are usually around 0.8 – 1mm thick. The reason they are made from this thinner stainless steel is that they need to be molded into shape and the thinner thickness allows for this to happen. The weight of a heavy tap can move that stainless over time through having too much pressure on it.

There is a solution – apart from mounting the tap straight into the benchtop – you can purchase a triangular tap support (shown right). They can be acquired through Ikon are are designed to sit under the sink to help support the weight of the tap. Although we highly recommend choosing a lighter tap with a bowl and drainer in the first instance.