The first thing to consider is budget because taps come in a wide range of prices depending on design and materials used; then decide on style. Contempary taps are designed with clean lines and fewer handles than traditional ones. There are also taps which fit into the side of the bath and require three fixing holes for the two taps and the spout but you will need to have the correct hole pattern drilled or cut into your bath for these.
Taps with zinc alloy bodies tend to cost less but they will corrode over time. In hard water areas the water itself can cause corrosion on inferior metals and the longest lasting taps are solid brass ones. In general it is possible to tell the quality of taps by their weight. The heavier a tap is, the higher the quality.
When you have decided what quality of bathroom taps you want to buy, it is time to select the finish. There is lots of choice here including antique and polished brass, bronze, nickel, chrome pewter, and a number of other materials which are available from various designers.
