Matt black on a classic swan neck is the combination that reads as modern without being awkward — the shape is timeless, the colour is not, and together they give a plain white or grey kitchen a focal point for very little money. This is the least expensive matt black tap in the Howdens range.
It will run on almost any water system. Rated from 0.3 bar, so it works on a gravity-fed tank in a loft as well as on mains or combi pressure. Low-pressure suitability is unusual at this price and it is the best single reason to choose this tap over a cheaper high-street alternative.
Practical detail worth knowing before you order. One tap hole, 50mm footprint, and it fits a sink or worktop up to 55mm thick — fine on a thick composite sink or a solid timber top. Flexi tails on a ½" BSP female thread and all fixings are supplied, so no adaptors are needed on a standard UK installation. The aerator is a replaceable Neoperl honeycomb insert and the valve is a ceramic disc cartridge. As with any matt black finish, clean it with a damp cloth rather than a cream cleaner or a limescale spray, both of which will dull the surface.
Why you cannot buy this from Howdens yourself. Howdens supply the trade only — no trade account, no purchase, and no published prices. We hold a trade account, so we can supply the same Howdens-sourced tap direct to you at a normal retail price, with no account and no minimum order.
Specification
- Aerator Type: Replaceable Aerator
- Collection: Lynstone
- Colour Description: Black
- Connection Type: ½" BSP Female Thread
- Finish: Matt
- Flow Type: Single Flow
- Handle Type: Single Lever
- Model Number: TAP3432
- Pressure Suitability: Suitable for Low to High Pressure Systems
- Product Type: Mixer
- Shape: Swan Neck
- Spout Type: Swivel
- Supplied With: Fixings, Instruction Manual
- Tap Turn Operation: ¼ Turn Lever
- Tap Valve: Ceramic Disc Cartridge
- Water Flow Type: Neoperl Honeycomb
Measurements
- Height: 372mm
- Depth: 258mm
- Spout Reach: 222mm
- Water Pressure Range: 0.3-5bar
- Weight (Without Packaging): 1.15kg
Installation
- Mount Type: Surface Mounted
- Tap Footprint: 50mm
- Maximum Sink and Worktop Thickness: 55mm
- Tail Pipe Type: Flexi Tails
Guarantee and accreditations
- 5 Year Manufacturer's Guarantee
- 1 Year Warranty Against Surface Finish
- Accreditations: CE Marked, WRAS Approved
The same tap is available in polished chrome (TAP3430) and brushed nickel (TAP3431), and as a pull-out in matt black (TAP3434) or brushed nickel (TAP3433).
