Bath Tap tops re chrome..

[xdbx 10]

Can anyone recommend somewhere in Sheffield to get 2 tap tops done?

 

Thanks

[RootsBooster 24]

What exactly do you mean by 'done' ?

[alchresearch 215]

Re-chroming, I reckon, based on the thread title.

[RootsBooster 24]

Re-chroming, I reckon, based on the thread title.

 

Ah, I read it as 'Bath taps Re: chrome'

 

Like the OP was talking about some chrome bath taps he/she had and wanted something doing to them.

 

The OP could try Firma-Chrome Ltd

(Soho Works, Saxon Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S8 0XZ

0114 255 4343)

They mostly deal with batch work though and usually have a minimum charge (most likely more expensive than just buying new taps).

[xdbx 10]

I did think about new taps but it means chipping 2 tiles off then pulling all the bath out from the wall, it'd be a major pain!

My own fault on destroying the taps, we have hard water and there was a build up of scale from the shower, so in I went with the metal scourer and 5mins later 2 ruined taps, then my GF walks in and suggested I should've used a vinegar soaked paper towel instead!

[lazarus 68]

I did think about new taps but it means chipping 2 tiles off then pulling all the bath out from the wall, it'd be a major pain!

My own fault on destroying the taps, we have hard water and there was a build up of scale from the shower, so in I went with the metal scourer and 5mins later 2 ruined taps, then my GF walks in and suggested I should've used a vinegar soaked paper towel instead!

 

Try Firmachrome and ask if they can just hang them in with something else they are plating, which would be quite easy.

[peak4 293]

Are you sure you can't just buy replacement handles?

 

Alternatively my preferred chromers are over in Mexborough

 

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=precision+chrome+plating+mexborough&npsic=0&rflfq=1&rlha=0&tbm=lcl&ved=0CCgQvS4wAGoVChMIqO7RsOqtyAIVA2sUCh1IagA9&rlfi=hd:;si:8952969673813178088

[Janus 28]

I did think about new taps but it means chipping 2 tiles off then pulling all the bath out from the wall, it'd be a major pain!

My own fault on destroying the taps, we have hard water and there was a build up of scale from the shower, so in I went with the metal scourer and 5mins later 2 ruined taps, then my GF walks in and suggested I should've used a vinegar soaked paper towel instead!

 

If you decide to get the taps rechromed, won`t you still have the pain of what you describe above (my bold) to gain access/removal of the taps? Also, I would imagine that you will have to be without taps for an amount of time that the rechroming is being done? Are the taps high quality /valuable? I bought some nice taps for bath & wash basin recently from tool station-around £20/22 per pair.

[xdbx 10]

If you decide to get the taps rechromed, won`t you still have the pain of what you describe above (my bold) to gain access/removal of the taps? Also, I would imagine that you will have to be without taps for an amount of time that the rechroming is being done? Are the taps high quality /valuable? I bought some nice taps for bath & wash basin recently from tool station-around £20/22 per pair.

 

Hi

 

The tops come off seperately from the main body and being without isn't a problem as I have a shower.

http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Mirang-Bath-Filler-Tap-Chrome/p/195015

[zootle 10]

Please don't try Firma-Chrome as we don't do decorative chrome plating at all.

Prestige in Mexborough is where we'd recommend.

[Janus 28]

I can see what you are saying there. Not cheap taps either. It`s always best to wipe the taps down after use. That is what I do now since I had a similar issue with the scale.

[xdbx 10]

Looks like a trip to Prestige in Mexborough, seems everyone and their dog rates them especially the classic car and biking fraternity.