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Bathroom tap position

3 years ago

I have a bespoke bathroom vanity with a 500mm long basin. How far should the tap come into the basin and what is the best height. I am having an astra walker icon + range tap.

Thank you.

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3 years ago
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Is the basin square or ecliptical ?

I am no expert , but there is a sweet spot where the water doesn't run over the back , but also doesn't get in your way . Even that is an oversimplification , because the higher above the basin you go , the further out you have to go , but go too close and its not natural holding your hands low . Just looking at my basins , I'd say somewhere around 150mm above and 150mm in seems about right ?
jennieclarke
Original Author
3 years ago
Thankyou.. very helpful !!
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Thanks Kate, bathroom taps are alot smaller than kitchen ones. I thought I might have to get one made. The company I purchased my taps from does bespoke sizes. The tap wil be side mounted. I suppose if the centre is 250 if the tap range was around 220? It should be ok or do you think it should be dead centre?
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If it’s a rectangular basin why is it side mounted? Can you post a layput

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