Collection: Tapware

What kitchen tap suits how you work?

The tap gets used constantly, so match it to your habits. A standard sink mixer with a single lever handles hot and cold from one control and does the everyday job simply. A pull out tap, or pull-down mixer, has a spray head that pulls out on a hose, making it easy to rinse the sink, fill pots away from the tap and clean vegetables — a real convenience for busy cooks. A tall gooseneck spout gives clearance for filling big pots and washing large trays. Think about whether you fill big pots, rinse a lot, or just need reliable hot and cold.

What's a pull-out tap and is it worth it?

A pull-out (or pull-down) tap has a spray head that detaches and extends on a hose, then clicks back into place. It's worth it for the flexibility — you can direct water anywhere in the sink, rinse the whole bowl clean, fill a pot sitting on the bench, and rinse produce easily, often with a switch between a steady stream and a spray. The trade-off is a slightly more complex mechanism and hose to eventually wear. For most busy kitchens the convenience wins; for a simple, low-use sink a standard mixer is fine and cheaper.

How do you match a tap to your sink?

A few things need to line up. The tap must suit your sink's tap-hole setup — most modern sinks have a single hole for a mixer, but check yours. The spout height and reach should suit the sink: a tall spout for a deep bowl and big pots, and enough reach that water lands in the bowl, not on the edge. The finish — chrome, matte black, brushed nickel or gold — should match your sink and kitchen. And the tap must carry WaterMark certification for legal installation, with a WELS rating showing water efficiency. A plumber installs it.

What certification does kitchen tapware need?

Tapware is a water fitting, so it's regulated. In Australia, kitchen taps must carry WaterMark certification to be legally installed — this shows the fitting meets the plumbing standards. A WELS (Water Efficiency Labelling) star rating shows how much water the tap uses, with more stars meaning better efficiency and lower water bills. Always check for WaterMark before buying, and a licensed plumber should do the installation to keep everything compliant and the warranty valid. Buying a certified, water-efficient tap protects both your install and your running costs.

Common questions

What's a pull-out kitchen tap?
A pull-out (or pull-down) tap has a spray head that extends on a hose, letting you rinse the whole sink, fill pots on the bench and rinse produce, then clicks back into place.

What certification does a kitchen tap need?
WaterMark certification, which is required for legal installation in Australia, plus a WELS rating showing water efficiency. Always check for WaterMark before buying tapware.

How do I match a tap to my sink?
Match the tap-hole setup (usually a single hole for a mixer), pick a spout height and reach that suits the bowl, and match the finish to your sink. A plumber installs it.

What's a WELS rating?
WELS is the water-efficiency label — more stars means the tap uses less water, lowering bills. A higher-rated tap saves water over its life.

Can I buy kitchen tapware on Afterpay or Zip?
Yes. You can split the cost with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. A $129 mixer tap is around four fortnightly payments of $32.25.

Complete the kitchen

Tapware pairs with the sink and kitchen gear. Add a sink to match the tap holes, a water filter for drinking water, and cookware for cooking.

A $129 kitchen mixer tap splits into four fortnightly payments of $32.25 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 work the same way. Everything ships from our Australian warehouse within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to change your mind. We're family-run and Australian, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.