Bathtub wall tap issue (threads merged)

[Shane-tj]

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Hi all,
I’ve recently purchased a property which has the hot and cold taps fitted on the wall. This is abit of a pain with being unable to access the taps whilst being in the bath. But the main thing bugging me is the wood surrounding the taps, I have no idea why the previous owner has done this, but I’m struggling like hell to find a panel like the shower taps in the picture or an alternative. Any suggestions would be a big help, thanks.

 

[Shane-tj]

Hi all,
I’ve recently purchased a property which has the hot and cold taps fitted on the wall. This is abit of a pain with being unable to access the taps whilst being in the bath. But the main thing bugging me is the wood surrounded the taps, I have no idea why the previous owner has done this, but I’m struggling like hell to find a panel like the shower taps in the picture or an alternative. Any suggestions would be a big help, thanks.

 

[CBW]

You on about the shower in the bath? If so, this any good? https://www.tapsempire.co.uk/produc...MIrJ-c2rrZ5wIVh7HtCh1U2QBbEAQYCCABEgJKXfD_BwE

 

[Shane-tj]

Thanks for the suggestion, so the controls on the left control the shower head as seen and the waterfall shower above. I’m looking to find a similar panel that will fit the taps on the right hand side that has been surrounded by wood for some strange reason.

 

[Shane-tj]

Sorry I moved this post to the plumbing forum just didn’t know how to remove this.

 

[CBW]

Thanks for the suggestion, so the controls on the left control the shower head as seen and the waterfall shower above. I’m looking to find a similar panel that will fit the taps on the right hand side that has been surrounded by wood for some strange reason.

And they’re definitely working taps, not just a feature?

 

[lostinthelight]

They'd never be used as isolation valves would they?

 

[Shane-tj]

Yea they work perfectly fine. I just want some ideas on what I could possibly replace the wood with, I’d want a similar metal plate like the shower taps have, but I can’t find one at all that would be ideal for that. Or anything that anyone can suggest to replace it. The taps run to this.

 

[Madrab]

Go onto Ebay - look up polished stainless steel plate - only place I've ever been able to find anything remotely like this.