Brushed gold or brass finish taps

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Amber Jeavons Ltd
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Hello lindahl27,

There are quite a few on the market actually in brass or plated gold. Kohler (your image) do a kitchen tap that's fantastic too..... Another alternative which I absolutely love is the idea of making them yourself from cooper piping.. this is really fashionable and with beautiful bathrooms or kitchens, it's a fantastic affordable and bespoke approach... this below is just 1 example of many.. Perhaps it does not say luxury in the same way... Polished nickel is also amazing!! 1930 Mackintosh range Lefroy Brooks is one you might like. (They could do brass or gold plate) I think Beautiful in nickel, its like old silver.. if those ideas are not your thing.. then I think this will be...

http://www.goldtapstore.co.uk/hudson-reed-tec-crosshead-modern-gold-tap-range-30-c.asp

: ))
minnie101
8 years ago
Hi. What style are you after? I've had a quick look for brass taps and there are lots of vintage or vintage style ones around. Were you after something more contemporary?
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lindahl27
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks for replies. I'm after a bright brass that is not shiny - I don't mind traditional style but not keen on curvy pipe work with decorative details - a lot of the antique stuff has that and is also a dark brass. The simpler the better! I have seen the goldtapstore (thank you AJ interior styling), and whilst this is the right price point unfortunately all taps are too bling and shiny! I know I'm sounding really fussy but am just astonished that there isn't something out there for our budget and taste! Any other insights would be great - we are keen to stick to brass as we have some fabulous brass wall sconces journeying over from the talented OneFortyThree - aren't they gorgeous?! http://shop.onefortythree.com/products/all-brass-wall-sconce
Monica
8 years ago
Hi Linda, I feel your pain I have been searching for aged brassware for our en suite for ages here in the UK with no luck. I have decided that when the time comes I would find some unlacquered brass fixtures and age them myself. There are tons of tutorials out there anything from vinegar to oven cleaner to get the results you want faster. However unlacquered brass will age over time so if you can live with slightly shiny fixtures for a while maybe that would be your compromise. LOVE those sconces <3
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
8 years ago
Hello lindahl27,

Welcome, Well one was just a creative example really. I love them.. Yes picky... you and me both. I am sure you will find what you're looking for.. The link for the gold taps had an almost identical set of taps for a reasonable price so it was a suggestion to consider. : ))
Zara Davison
8 years ago
Hi

Last time I used brass taps was for a bathroom sourced from Fired Earth.

Hope you find what your looking for.

Zara
Ingrid Green
8 years ago
Curious to know how you got on Linda. I am in same point now, looking for a modern design shower and tap in brushed brass or rose gold. Nothing affordable jumping out at me either.
Ingrid Green
8 years ago
Also meant to say that if just a tap you are looking for possibly Alveus might be a solution. I have their copper sink and tap in our new kitchen but could be used in bathroom: http://www.alveus.co.uk/home/
minnie101
8 years ago
They look great. How long ago did you have it done? Did they advise how long the plating would expect to last? I have a lovely kitchen tap that is completely worn and am thinking of doing the same thing. Can I be really cheeky and ask how much it cost too?
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
8 years ago
Hello lindah127,

Yes please.. do share.. I was just thinking of doing the exact same thing for my bathroom and had been mulling it over for about 3 months whilst I decide on the taps... 2 companies I know do this but wonder where you chose to go.. : ))
lindahl27
Original Author
8 years ago
Very happy to recommend KRTgoldplating.co.uk - they are in Wolverhampton and were great to deal with - around £90 per set of taps (slightly more for bath and plug). I only live in leamington spa so I decided to drive up and drop off/collect taps as I wanted to check out the outfit. We had them done early December - still look good tho I do wonder how long they will last! I did initially approach a company called Goldenlux in Coventry - they quoted high (£400 for 2 basin and 1 bath set) (and initially I naively thought that was the going rate) they then hiked their prices up by 50% once they had my taps. When I cancelled job and retrieved them from them they sent them back in loads of bits. Goldenlux are an awful company - do not approach them! Good luck with your project - I swear there is a big gap in market for taps like this. Surely we can't be the only ones that want something affordable and different?
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Thank you lindahl27,

That's gr8! they are not the two companies I found so I will look into it.. What's fantastic is that you have used them and have a finish that is not really super shiny! Plus that you're happy with them.. Yes indeed!! I often want to be able to suggest different approaches to achieving a look.. Very useful indeed! Enjoy your new bathroom.. : ))
minnie101
8 years ago
Thanks Linda for all of the details. It sounds like a bargain too :)
alanchant
7 years ago
Hey lindahl27

Love the finish you got with the taps - are they still holding up ok? Also wanted to enquire as to where you got your hexagonal wall tiles, and is that grey grout? I'm looking for something similar.

Many thanks!
lindahl27
Original Author
7 years ago
Hi Alan,
Yes the taps are holding up fine. We are in a hard water area so we have the usual limescale issues. I clean taps regularly with 'method' cleaning products which work just fine and are good as they don't include nasty harsh chemicals which I wouldn't want to use in any bathroom be it gold taps or not! The tiles are from mandarin stone and yes, good spot, the grouting is pale grey which I like as it gives a bit of contrast and helps hexagonal pattern stand out but it's not jarring on the eye either. I also used a box edge brass tile trim which I think really pulls the whole scheme together. Have fun designing new bathroom! I loved working on our bathroom project!
Sarah
Ingrid Green
7 years ago
Probably on the more expensive range than most but these guys have best range of metallic taps I've come across in UK

https://www.livinghouse.co.uk/acatalog/Mia-Black-Chrome-Bottle-Trap--33K--BT1BLCHR.html
alanchant
7 years ago
Thanks for the info Sarah! :)
Kasia Bevan
7 years ago
Hello lindahl27

I came across this discussion from last year as I've got exactly same dilemma trying to find an affordable polish brass taps for our bathroom; even with our friend's trade discount they come up sooooo expensive it's ridiculous; i also can't believe you just can't seem to get anything mid range price. So wanted to ask you same question as ppl above, how are your taps holding up given it's been over 1 year? I'm hoping that your way is still the best way forward.

thanks

Kasia
Tiffany Roy
6 years ago
And I'm looking too! It's a NIGHTMARE. All the new brass taps out there are so spendy or else from China and so cheap you've got to avoid as clearly the quality isn't there... Added to that I'm having to buy wall mounted which adds another level of pain itno the process!
Ingrid Green
6 years ago
I took a slightly different process in the end which you may find useful. I asked Livinghouse if their Italian manufacturer would brush their gold taps for me - which they did at no extra cost. I will pay a picture when back home of the result. I love them and not too dear
Tiffany Roy
6 years ago
Thank you so much! Perrin and Rowe will do a brass finish bespoke but upwards of £300 for plain bib taps. Thank you! Oh and for anyone else out there looking Barber Wilson do an unvarnished brass finish in their taps which is lovely and not too dear BUT there's a 6 week wait time.
Ingrid Green
6 years ago
So this this the gold Kara range at Livinghouse which they brushed for us at no extra cost
Tiffany Roy
6 years ago
ps I've found some amazing (not cheap but amazing) ones from a seller on ebay in case anyone is looking in the UK this is them buyrite666 - friends have many taps from them and they have impeccable feedback so am reassured. Almost everything they have is reclaimed brass.
Tiffany Roy
6 years ago
oh wow that is beautiful Ingrid! Beautiful. Am in a crumbling old house so they won't work for my bathroom but am now longing for that beautiful shower. Thank you! The gold is so cheering and luxe. I'm doing another bathroom in plain old boring chrome for ease (all this brass-chasing has been a nightmare because you then have wastes and towel rails and everything else that is standard chrome to consider) and I'm rather sad about it. Absurdly the children are getting the lovely brass and we're getting boring chrome.
Tiffany Roy
6 years ago
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/buyrite666/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
godwinsally
6 years ago
I agree with everything that's been said. I am looking for exactly the same sort of finish for a bathroom retrofit - going for a wet room. I did find this fabulous range in 'Champagne Bronze' finish:

https://www.deltafaucet.com/bathroom/collections/trinsic-bathroom-collection

and- https://www.deltafaucet.com/bathroom/product/T17T459-CZH2O

BUT the (Canadian, I think) company do not deal with UK at all. The Yemen is on the list of countries where they have dealers, but not GB! I did email Delta Faucet but they never replied. You do see this range sometimes on eBay and Amazon. They are a bit pricey though and shipping costs are high, also my plumber cannot figure out if the range is compatible with our pipes/electrics/technicalities etcetc

So, wake up UK plumbing companies!
cambella
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Hi there - just wanted a bit of advice. I am looking into using KRTgoldplating.co.uk as the taps above look wonderful. I was having a scout about on the internet and found this website https://www.tapwarehouse.com/product/vellamo-twist-200mm-abs-fixed-shower-head-arm

I need a tap, waste/plug, shower head and shower tap done - the tapwarehouse seems VERY cheap and I just wanted to know whether this is a mistake before I spend all that money getting things plated. Or is it just a case of a tap being a tap no matter the price?!

lindahl27 - where did you get your taps from?

any opinions welcome! thanks in advance!
G A
6 years ago
Linda did you go for the brushed gold finish or the standard gold colour?
Resh
6 years ago
I think most taps are made from brass, so I am going to investigate shot blasting with glass beads and then lacquering in an oven...
kelliebradley
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
I'm glad I found this thread. Can't believe how few options there are for brass fittings. I'm also looking for contemporary wall mounted taps which doesn't make it an easy find. Will be researching all the options above. Thanks
Bela
6 years ago
We had brushed Gold taps coming from Grohe but they kept delaying our order so had to get a refund. Apparently their manufacturing line couldn't deal with the demand. It's put us behind on our extension which is infuriating, so finding this thread has been a godsend as we were looking into buying chrome and getting it plated. Thank you.
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chuangmei household products LTD
6 years ago
Have a look my choose desigh, wall mounted brushed gold mixer tap.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152873941977
Jane Eley
last year
@lindahl27 can I ask how your taps are faring after a few years wear?

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