Wall Mounted Bath Taps

Wall mounted bath taps fix to the wall above the bath instead of through the rim. That keeps the edge of the bath completely clear, makes wiping it down easier, and gives you that built-in, designer look. The trade-off is the fitting: the valve body and pipework sit inside the wall, so these are planned in during a refit or a re-tile, not swapped in over a weekend. Get the rough-in right and the result is hard to beat.

Below you will find plain bath mixers, bath shower mixers with a handset, and thermostatic versions, in chrome, brushed brass, brushed bronze and brushed nickel. Here is how to pick the right one.

Match the tap to your water system first

Most UK homes run on a combi boiler at decent mains pressure, but plenty are still gravity-fed and low-pressure. Either way, check the minimum bar rating before you buy. The MURO Chrome Wall Mounted Bath Mixer Tap at £89 is the easy all-rounder here: solid brass under the chrome, a single-lever ceramic disc cartridge, WRAS approved, and a 195.5mm spout projection so the water actually lands in the bath rather than down the panel. It suits almost any scheme and copes with low-pressure systems.

If anyone in the house might use the handset like a shower, go thermostatic. The Tailored Thermostatic Chrome Bath Shower Mixer Tap at £149 holds a constant temperature and keeps a steady flow down to 0.5 bar, so it will not run scalding when someone flushes a loo elsewhere. It is the safety-first pick for gravity-fed setups, and the dual-lever brass body is built to last.

Pick a finish that works as hard as it looks

Chrome is the safe all-rounder, but warmer metals are where these taps come into their own. The Muro Brushed Brass Wall Mounted Bath Mixer Tap at £89 is the value brass option: solid brass, a single-lever ceramic disc control, and rated from 0.5 bar. Spend a little more and the Montana Brushed Brass Wall Mounted Bath Mixer Tap at £129 adds a quarter-turn ceramic cartridge, a 1/2 BSP inlet and a lifetime guarantee. Same warm brass tone, more reassurance.

For a feature bath, the Core Brushed Bronze Thermostatic Wall-Mounted Bath Filler at £189 is the statement piece: brushed bronze styling, a dual-handle layout, thermostatic temperature control and WRAS approval, all working from as little as 0.5 bar. It is the one to specify when the bath is the focal point of the room. Prefer something softer than chrome but quieter than brass? The brushed nickel Montana keeps that clean, space-saving look in a satin tone with a lifetime guarantee.

One more thing on coloured finishes: brass and bronze rely on a coating, so a good PVD finish will outlast cheap electroplating by years. Clean with a damp cloth and steer clear of abrasive pads and acidic limescale removers.

FAQs

Are wall mounted bath taps hard to fit?

More involved than deck taps, yes. The valve sits inside the wall, so the pipework and fixing points have to be set before the wall is boarded and tiled. As part of a refit it is straightforward, but it is not a like-for-like swap on a finished wall. If your bathroom is already done, a deck mounted bath mixer is the far easier change.

What is the difference between a bath mixer, a bath shower mixer and a bath filler?

A bath mixer blends hot and cold through one spout. A bath shower mixer adds a handset on a hose for rinsing hair or cleaning the bath. A bath filler simply pours water into the bath, often through a wider spout. For more on the filler style, see our overflow bath fillers.

Will these fit a freestanding bath?

No. Wall mounted taps suit baths set against a wall. For a tub sat away from the wall you want freestanding bath taps instead.

For a coordinated look, pair your bath taps with matching wall mounted basin taps in the same finish. Want a handset without the wall chasing? Browse our bath shower mixer taps.