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Where to find traditional-style brass bathroom fittings

6 years ago

I am really struggling to find some [traditional-style] fittings for our bathroom in an antique brass finish that won't break the bank. I've spent hours and hours searching on line for showers and taps. They are either super-expensive or worryingly cheap Chinese versions on eBay - nothing in between!

If anyone has recommendations for stockists, I would be so grateful.

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PRO
Active Builders London ltd
6 years ago
Hi

you can try http://taprefurbishment.co.uk/ maybe you'll find something interesting. It would also be worth checking https://www.lassco.co.uk/

thanks

http://activebuilderslondon.co.uk/
louiseaholly thanked Active Builders London ltd
louiseaholly
Original Author
5 years ago
In case anyone comes back to this thread, I ended up buying standard chrome fittings and had them gold plated by KRT Gold Plating. They were a dream work with and very happy with the results. krtgoldplating@gmail.com
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Marc Oliver Bathrooms
5 years ago
https://www.crosswater.co.uk/product/taps-tap-collections-mike-pro/mike-pro-basin-monobloc-pro110dn/

These are available as brushed brass and not too expensive

Depends what you call expensive I guess

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