Spend where hands touch
The main bathroom basin mixer, the kitchen mixer and the shower valve are used every day. These deserve the largest share of the budget; a guest cloakroom used twice a month does not.
Concealed parts are not the place to save
Rough-in bodies, cartridges and in-wall cisterns are buried behind tile. Replacing a failed concealed valve costs far more than the valve itself.
Plan for lead times
Premium imported tapware typically carries a four to eight week lead time. Order once the plumbing layout is locked, not when tiling starts.
Frequently asked
- How much should I budget for designer tapware?
- Prioritise the daily-use mixers and concealed valves. Current South African pricing for every brand is listed on the Flush Bathrooms online shop.
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