Tap Spares

Learn more about bathroom tap spares

Bathroom tap spares are the internal and visible replacement parts that keep a tap working, rather than a full new fitting. For tradespeople and contractors, that means you can replace the worn part, match the existing tap and keep the job moving.

The range covers common parts used on site, including thermostatic mixing valves, replacement tap heads and flow limiting aerators. You'll also find different styles and finishes to suit the bathroom set up, including lever bath tap heads and crosshead taps. The key is matching the spare to your tap's brand, type and fixing method so it fits first time.

Typical uses

• Bathroom tap spares are used to stop leaks by replacing a worn washer or seal.

• Replace a loose, cracked or seized sink tap head, or worn tap handles and covers.

• A scaled or spluttering tap aerator can be replaced to improve the outlet flow.

How to choose the right bathroom tap spares

• Identify the tap first, then note the brand, model, tap type and fixing method before ordering, as these decide which spare fits.

• Remove and compare the worn part where you can, checking dimensions, thread details and any part numbers on the original component.

• Match the tap style to the existing fitting, including chrome plated tap spares and tap handles and covers, so finish and form line up.

• Treat spares as exact replacements rather than universal, and confirm compatibility against the original part before you buy.

Before you order

• Identify the tap type so you can compare it directly to the replacement.

• Check the spare's dimensions, thread, fixing and any part numbers against the original.

• Confirm quantities for the number of taps on the job.

• Have the basic tools ready, such as an adjustable spanner, screwdrivers and an Allen key for grub screws on tap heads.

• Consider access behind basins and baths, which can be tight and affect how long the job takes.

• If the body and finish are sound, fitting new internals is usually the quicker route than replacing the full tap.

Explore our range of bathroom tap spares

We stock sink tap heads, tap handles and covers for worn or damaged operating parts, along with mixing valves and aerators. Bath tap repair parts and basin tap spares are also available to cover different bathroom tap types from one place.

If you need to keep a repair moving, start with the tap type, compare the worn part and pick the matching spare from the range. That helps you reduce the risk of ordering the wrong part and keeps the repair straightforward on site.

To get the job moving, shop the bathroom tap spares range, compare the product specifications and filter to the tap type you are working on.

Travis Perkins is one of the UK's leading builders' merchants, with a nationwide branch network, specialist product expertise and reliable stock availability for professional tradespeople, contractors and construction businesses. That makes it easier to buy bathroom tap spares from a merchant that understands compatibility, fixing methods and the practicalities of working on occupied sites. 

With dedicated trade accounts, Click & Collect and digital services, you can check product specifications, order the part you need and collect it from your local branch when it suits the job.