Black Taps

[richo106]

Hi all

 

I just wondered if anyone on here has black taps? Black shower etc in their bathrooms?

 

we are just concerned that they will scratch/mark easily and show up limescale in no time

 

any information or opinions on them

very much appreciated 

 

many thanks 

[Conor]

We have that in our basement. Matt black taps and shower. No issues.

[Bonner]

In a hard water area they quickly show limescale (within days!). Scratches to the coating depends on quality and usage so can’t comment. 

[Bramco]

Black taps and showers throughout - all Geberit.  One tap has a tiny chip which I think the plumbers did - I'm not owning up to it!   It's hardly visible.

We're in a hardish water area and no signs of limescale, except on the Quooker which is only on the filtery bit at the end of the tap and is easily sorted by dropping it in a glass of vinegar once every 3 or 4 months.  You can't see the limescale on the outside of the tap.

 

If you buy Geberit or Grohe etc. check around for one of the parallel importers. Don't pay the stupid markups local bathroom centres add to their prcing.  Or buy them abroad and have a short break - you'd pay for the short break on a reasonable order.  There's plenty of merchants online in France, Belgium, Holland or Germany where you can order and arrange to collect.  As per a previous pot, I think there's a £600 limit for goods that you bring back into the UK - and that doesn't include the booze afaik.

 

Simon

[Mike]

I have a friend who installed a black kitchen tap maybe 6 or 7 years ago (Franke, from memory). The underlying metal is now showing through in a few places, mainly on the edges of the lever. Due to the contrast in colours it is pretty visible.

[Mike]

On 01/08/2023 at 11:19, Mike said:

I have a friend who installed a black kitchen tap maybe 6 or 7 years ago (Franke, from memory)

And here's a photo: