Black Kitchen Taps

Black Kitchen Taps Ireland — Matt Black Mixers for Modern Kitchens

Matt black kitchen taps in pull-out, dual lever and single lever shapes: the Cato with a pull-out spray, the Adria and Stroud dual lever mixers, and the Tivoli single lever swan neck. Solid brass or stainless steel bodies with ceramic disc cartridges, and a manufacturer guarantee stated on every product page.

Why black works in a kitchen

Black is the one finish that reads as deliberate against almost any worktop — white quartz, oak, concrete, navy units. It hides limescale spotting far better than chrome, which matters across most of Ireland's hard water counties, though it will show a dried water mark if you never wipe it.

The rule that holds: repeat it. One black tap among stainless fittings looks like a replacement. A black tap with a black hook rail or black handles reads as a decision.

The one thing to get right

Matt black is a coating, not a metal. Clean it with a soft damp cloth and mild soapy water only. Never bleach, limescale remover, abrasive cream or a scouring pad — all of them permanently dull the finish, and it cannot be brought back once gone. Kitchen sprays drifting onto the tap are the usual culprit.

Check your water pressure first

This is the question that decides the shortlist, and it is easier to answer before ordering than after fitting. If your hot water comes from a cylinder in the hot press rather than a combi boiler, you are on a gravity-fed supply and need a tap rated to work from 0.5 bar — the Adria and the Tivoli both are. The Stroud and the Cato want 1 bar, so they suit mains or combi. Every specification below states the minimum.

Choosing between them

A pull-out spray earns its keep if you rinse large pans or wash the sink down often. Dual levers give a hot side and a cold side, finer temperature control and a look that suits a shaker or traditional kitchen — the Adria curves, the Stroud is squared and architectural. A single lever is the simplest and quickest to use one-handed, which matters when the other hand is full.

See the full kitchen taps range in every finish, or match the room with kitchen accessories. We deliver across the Republic of Ireland, free over €100, usually within 2–3 working days, with same-day Dublin collection by arrangement.

Modern matt black pull-out kitchen mixer tap with dual spray swivel spout by Ellsi (Etal)
Ellsi black mat kitchen sink tap with pull-out and spray installed on a black sink view

Cato Black Kitchen Tap with Pull Out Spray | Dual Function

€85,00 EUR
€85,00 EUR €100,00 EUR
Black
Black
Matt black Stroud twin lever kitchen tap on a plain white background, showing the squared L-shaped spout
Matt black twin lever kitchen tap fitted to a white worktop beside a black undermount sink in a grey panelled kitchen

Stroud Matt Black Kitchen Tap | Twin Lever Mixer

€108,00 EUR
€108,00 EUR
Black
Black
Ellsi Tivoli matt black single lever kitchen mixer tap with swan neck swivel spout
Matt black Tivoli kitchen mixer tap side profile showing swan neck spout height

Tivoli Matt Black Kitchen Tap | Single Lever Mixer

€55,00 EUR
€55,00 EUR
Black
Black
Matt black Adria dual lever kitchen tap on a plain white background, showing the curved swan neck spout and two slim levers
Matt black dual lever kitchen tap fitted to a white marble worktop beside a black sink in a navy shaker kitchen

Adria Matt Black Kitchen Tap | Dual Lever Mixer

€58,00 EUR
€58,00 EUR
Black
Black
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which black kitchen tap works with gravity-fed water?
The Adria and the Tivoli, both rated from 0.5 bar. If your hot water comes from a cylinder in the hot press rather than a combi boiler, that is a gravity-fed supply and those are the two to look at. The Stroud and the Cato need 1 bar, so they want mains or combi. It is a much easier thing to check before ordering than after fitting.
How do I clean a matt black tap without ruining it?
Soft damp cloth and mild soapy water, then dry it. Never bleach, limescale remover, abrasive cream or a scouring pad - matt black is a coating rather than a solid metal, and all of those permanently dull it. It cannot be restored once gone. In a kitchen the usual culprit is cleaning spray drifting onto the tap while you wipe the worktop.
Does black show water marks?
Less than chrome, which is one of the main reasons people choose it in Irish hard water areas. Chrome shows every limescale spot; matt black hides them well. What it will show is a dried water mark if the tap is never wiped, so a quick dry after washing up keeps it looking right.
Pull-out, dual lever or single lever?
A pull-out spray earns its keep if you rinse large pans or wash the sink down often. Dual levers give a hot side and a cold side with finer temperature control, and suit a shaker or traditional kitchen - the Adria curves, while the Stroud is squared and architectural. A single lever is quickest one-handed, which matters when the other hand is full.
Will a black tap suit my kitchen?
Black sits well against almost any worktop - white quartz, oak, concrete, navy units. The rule that holds is repetition: one black tap among stainless fittings reads as a replacement, while a black tap alongside black handles or black hooks reads as a decision.
What are they made of, and what guarantee?
Solid brass or stainless steel bodies with ceramic disc cartridges, which keep the action light and resist the slow drip that washer taps develop. Guarantees run from 2 to 5 years depending on the model - terms differ by manufacturer across our catalogue rather than by quality tier.
Do you have black taps for the bathroom too?
Yes - see matt black bathroom taps, plus matt black wastes and accessories to carry the finish through.