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In recent years the evolution of tap styles and function has accelerated at a huge pace. In Ireland, the choice of kitchen tap available to the consumer is almost mind-boggling and requires research and sound advice from experts before making decisions. Most DIY and large home improvement stores carry a range of options for kitchen taps in both contemporary and traditional designs that seem almost endless in range.
Style is just the initial part of the decision-making process. There follows colour and specification considerations. The majority of kitchen taps are fashioned in brass which can then be enamelled or metal plated with high gloss or matt finishes such as chrome, nickel, polished brass, pewter, silk steel and antique gold to name but the most common finishes.
For a more up market kitchen, there is a choice of more expensive models which are made of solid stainless steel. This can be polished to a high shine or brushed to create a low sheen finish. Although these kitchen taps are more expensive, like most consumer products, you get what you pay for and they are more hard-wearing than their cheaper alternatives which will eventually lose their plated finish over time.
Take time to look at the options listed in this extensive section before matching what is most suitable to your sink style and within your budget. Beware, however, of devaluing the image of expensive sinks with cheap unsuitable taps. Also consider the water use efficiency of different tap types.
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