How to choose a basin tap that suits your sink and minimizes splashing

When choosing a basin tap, start with the basin type and installation position, then consider the color. Four factors must align: the installation hole, the height from the spout to the basin rim, the reach, and the water flow path within the basin. When these factors are suitable, washing your hands and cleaning will be more convenient.

A tall tap is not necessarily better than a short one. A beautiful model placed in the wrong position may force users to place their hands close to the basin rim or cause water to splash onto the counter. Cuong Lam suggests choosing the basin and tap as a set to reduce these inconveniences.

Determine the basin type before choosing the tap

Basins with a tap hole in the rim usually require a tap compatible with the number and size of that hole. Countertop basins without a tap hole can use deck-mounted or concealed taps, depending on the design. For under-counter basins, the distance from the tap hole to the basin interior is important data.

Don't just send a perspective image to the seller. Send the basin model or a drawing showing the height, hole position, and basin interior dimensions. If you plan to keep the old tap when replacing the basin, you need to re-check compatibility from the beginning.