Fixing your tap is that easy.
Ceramic disc bath taps.
You can replace the actual discs themselves though this is a far more precise specialist task.
Below the brass locking nut you will discover your monoblock tap s ceramic disc cartridge.
In recent years ceramic taps have appeared on the market.
Nowadays the vast majority of modern bathroom taps use ceramic disc cartridges instead of rubber washers.
Ceramic taps explained.
In simple terms this means no or at least far fewer leaks and only a 90 degree rotation to turn the tap on or off.
A step by step guide to changing servicing and fitting ceramic disc taps.
How to repair a ceramic tap with advice on tap valve fitting ceramic tap washer repair and ceramic tap cartridge replacement.
Remove the retaining washer and tap it on the kitchen or bathroom surface.
With any luck the ceramic disc cartridge will fall out of the valve body.
Back in days of old taps and shower fittings always used rubber washers to prevent dripping.
Its a pretty simple method.
Unlike the older washer type these taps use two close fitting slotted ceramic discs in place of the traditional washers.
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Our diy guide with tutorial video means you can easily do it yourself.
One of the discs is fixed while the other can be turned by the tap handle through 90 degrees.