Bath Wastes

Pop-up wastes operate with a lever or button and are ideal if you want a tidy, easy-to-use finish, you'll find pop-up options in chrome, brushed brass and black from Architeckt. Push-down wastes work by depressing the waste and are very simple and robust; BC Designs and others offer push-down unslotted and slotted versions. A plug (traditional removable plug) can be useful if you prefer a non-mechanised option or an easily replaceable part; Architeckt and Essentials sell waste packs with plugs. Choose pop-up for a neat integrated look, push-down for a minimalist, maintenance-friendly option, and a plug if you want something tried and tested.

For a freestanding bath you'll want an adjustable freestanding bath waste, such as the Park Lane adjustable freestanding waste in chrome, because its height and pipe reach are made to meet the bath rim. Roll-top baths often need an exposed or extended waste so the pipework sits neatly outside the bath; look at Eastlake's roll-top waste pack or BC Designs' exposed extended options. These exposed styles also match the traditional look of roll-top baths while giving you the correct reach and connection.

If your bath has no overflow, choose an unslotted or solid waste designed to create a full water seal, such as the BC Designs push-down unslotted wastes offered in nickel, copper and other finishes. Unslotted wastes prevent water escaping through an overflow because there isn't one, so they're essential for many modern freestanding baths. Make sure the pipework and trap you buy are compatible with an unslotted unit to maintain a watertight system.

The range includes chrome, brushed brass, black, polished white, copper, brushed nickel and standard nickel, so match the waste to your tap finish for a coordinated look such as pairing a brushed brass Architeckt pop-up with brass taps for a warm, cohesive scheme. If you want a seamless bath surface, BC Designs ColourKast offers painted finishes like polished white that blend with a white bath. Consider durability too: metal-plated finishes such as chrome and nickel tend to be harder wearing in regular use.

A 1 1/2" waste is the common standard shown on the site, such as the Architeckt 1 1/2" Bath Waste & Overflow, so start by checking whether your current waste hole and trap are that size. Some products are specifically described as adjustable or extended for different bath types, so choose those if your bath rim height or trap position differs. If you're unsure, match the waste type (slotted/unslotted, exposed/concealed) and the 1 1/2" connection, and add the compatible waste trap fittings shown alongside the wastes to ensure a correct fit.