xdbx Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Can anyone recommend somewhere in Sheffield to get 2 tap tops done? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 What exactly do you mean by 'done' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Re-chroming, I reckon, based on the thread title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdbx Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peak4 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdbx Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zootle Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Please don't try Firma-Chrome as we don't do decorative chrome plating at all. Prestige in Mexborough is where we'd recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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