At what height should bathroom taps be fitted?

A shower, bath or washbasin – these are essentials that no bathroom should be without. However, to make using them fully practical and functional, you should ensure the height of the shower mixer and the bath mixer tap is appropriate. So what measurements will be most suitable? Here’s our advice!

How high above the floor should the shower mixer be?

First and foremost, you should base the installation height on the average height of the household members who will most often use the shower. An optimal solution is 110 to 130 centimetres, measured from the floor.

This option ensures that practically every user (regardless of height) has easy access to the mixer. At the same time, you gain sufficient space to move freely. There is one more point to consider – if there are people in the household with significant mobility limitations, it’s worth installing the shower mixer at a height of 80 centimetres.

Height of the bath mixer tap

As a rule, a bath is also fitted with a hand shower. This solution is very functional. It lets you easily rinse the bath after bathing or cleaning, and when you’re short on time, you can also take a quick shower. In such a case, the bath mixer tap should be mounted at least 10-18 centimetres above the top edge of the bath, measured from the rim. That gives about 60 centimetres from the floor.

Is your bath combined with a glass screen and also intended to serve as a shower enclosure? In that case you’ll also need a handset holder or a rain shower head. The latter is best placed 210-220 centimetres from the floor. This will let you make full use of the potential and benefits of a rain shower and bathing under it. In the case of a ceiling-mounted rain head, the room height determines its distance from the user.

As for the height of the handset holder, you should adjust it to the height of the household. Remember, it’s best if the handset is slightly above the user’s head, 20-30 centimetres is enough. Adjustable holders are a good solution, letting you easily adapt the handset height to the needs of individual household members.

Installing a concealed basin mixer tap

The installation height of a concealed basin mixer tap largely depends on the height at which you have mounted the basin. It’s assumed that the standard height for a bathroom sink is 75-85 centimetres. Therefore, it’s worth installing the concealed basin mixer 25-35 centimetres above the edge of the basin. This will ensure users can move freely during daily grooming, and if you want to do hand washing, that height will also work well.

Freestanding taps

Freestanding baths and countertop basins are also gaining in popularity. As a rule, to fully exploit their aesthetic potential, freestanding taps are installed with this type of sanitaryware.

The advantage of this solution is that you can install such a bathroom tap practically anywhere by the given fixture. Freestanding taps stand out not only visually. They are also very functional and, among other things, highly stable.

It’s similar with basins mounted on a countertop. A freestanding tap helps to highlight the design aspect and generally offers far greater possibilities for arranging the surrounding space.

Comfort and freedom first

Be it a bath, basin or shower tap, one thing matters most – when installing them, prioritise functionality and convenience. Therefore, consider who will most often use the washing area, and adjust the height of the tap from the floor to the height of the household members.

In this way, you’ll create a practical bathing space where both adults and children will feel at ease. Choose the best option for you and enjoy an ergonomic place to wash.