Black Wall-Mounted Shower and Bath Tap

This mixer is black from the rosette to the aerator. The body combines a round bar, a vertical cylinder under the handle and a straight spout whose end is cut at an angle. On top of the spout, a black pull sends the water to the handset.

The photos show it against white marble and against beige tiles: matt black stands out on a light wall and goes well with a black rail or a shower screen with black profiles.

The flat lever lifts forwards to open. Its simple, undecorated shape lets the black do all the work.

The close-up of the spout shows the grid aerator at the end and, just behind it, the threaded shower outlet. The hose screws on with a 1/2″ nut (15x21). A view from below also shows the hexagonal inlet nuts, black as well.

The supplier states a stainless steel body and specifies that the tap is sold without shower head or hose.

Only one finish is offered here: matt black. The supplier's text also mentions a thermostatic mixer, but no graduated dial appears in the photos: adjustment is by lever.

The tap fits onto two wall inlets; according to the supplier, the gap can range from 130 to 170 mm thanks to the eccentrics. No holes to drill if the outlets already exist.

Matt black shows white limescale marks more than chrome: wipe it after use with a microfibre cloth and clean with soapy water. Acidic or abrasive descalers may dull the black coating.

The aerator unscrews so it can be soaked in white vinegar. Tighten the nuts with a cloth to avoid scratching the black coating.