Black, gold and brushed brass boiling water taps: every model by finish (2026)

Black boiling water taps

19 models in our library come in black, from Hanstrom, Fohen, Arnotap, Qettle, Franke, Quooker and Zip Water. The Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 has the lowest RRP at £299. Dark finishes show limescale rings and fingerprints sooner than polished metal, so a soft damp cloth after use keeps them clean. Skip abrasive pads and harsh descalers on a coloured coating and follow the care sheet from the maker.

Gold boiling water taps

9 models in our library come in gold, from Hanstrom, Fohen, Arnotap, Franke, Quooker and Zip Water. The Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 has the lowest RRP at £299. Wipe with a soft damp cloth and a drop of mild washing-up liquid, then dry. Avoid bleach, scouring powder and strong limescale removers unless the care sheet allows them.

Brass and brushed brass boiling water taps

11 models in our library come in brass and brushed brass, from Hanstrom, Fohen, Qettle, Abode and Quooker. The Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 has the lowest RRP at £299. A brushed surface hides small marks well. Some brass finishes are sold as living finishes that darken with use, and the maker's care sheet says which. Use a soft cloth and mild soap and avoid metal polish unless the brand recommends it.

Chrome boiling water taps

28 models in our library come in chrome, from Hanstrom, InSinkErator, Fohen, Arnotap, Qettle, Franke, Quooker, Abode, Grohe and Zip Water. The Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 has the lowest RRP at £299. Chrome is the easiest finish to keep clean. Wipe with a soft cloth, dry it to prevent water spots, and descale around the spout as the manufacturer advises.

Stainless and brushed steel boiling water taps

25 models in our library come in stainless and brushed steel, from InSinkErator, Arnotap, Fohen, Qettle, Franke, Quooker and Grohe. The InSinkErator GN1100 has the lowest RRP at £389. Wipe along the grain with a soft cloth. Brushed steel hides fingerprints better than polished chrome, and a little mild soap lifts most marks. Do not use steel wool, which can leave scratches and rust spots.

Questions people ask

Which boiling water taps come in black?

19 models in our library come in a black finish, from Hanstrom, Fohen, Arnotap, Qettle, Franke, Quooker and Zip Water. The cheapest is the Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1 at £299 RRP. Brands name the finish differently (Black, Matt Black, Matte Black, Gloss Black), and the table on this page shows the exact name for each tap.

Are there gold boiling water taps?

Yes. 9 models offer a gold finish, from Hanstrom, Fohen, Arnotap, Franke, Quooker and Zip Water, including variants such as Champagne Gold, Rose Gold and Brushed Gold where a brand makes them. The lowest RRP is £299 for the Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1.

Is there a brushed brass boiling water tap?

11 models come in a brass finish, and the table shows which of them is brushed, patinated or antique brass. The lowest RRP is £299 for the Hanstrom Ume 3-in-1. Check the finish name on the model page before you order, because a brand can offer brass on one tap and not on its sibling.

Does the finish change how the tap works?

No. In our data the finish is a separate field from the tank size, the maximum temperature and the warranty, so two versions of the same tap boil water in the same way. The finish affects the look and how marks show. We list the RRP of each model and not a price per finish, so check the finish you want with the retailer.

Do I need to match the boiling water tap to the other taps in my kitchen?

You do not have to, but most people pick one finish for the kitchen so the sink area looks consistent. If you have a mixer tap in brushed brass, look for a boiling water tap in the same family and compare the exact finish names, because brass, brushed brass and patinated brass differ between brands.

How many finishes does our library cover?

Across the 32 active boiling water taps in our library, the five families on this page (black, gold, brass, chrome and stainless or brushed steel) cover the large majority of the finish names brands use. A few finishes, such as Gunmetal, Nickel and Copper, sit outside those five.

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