Tap Fitting Aids

Tap Fitting Aids help you install and stabilise kitchen taps quickly and safely. You use them to reinforce thin worktops, support tall or heavy spouts, seal holes neatly, and connect supplies without leaks. They’re useful for new installs, sink swaps, and refurb projects where you want a tidy finish ... .... Show more

Tap Fitting Aids

Tap Fitting Aids help you install and stabilise kitchen taps quickly and safely. You use them to reinforce thin worktops, support tall or heavy spouts, seal holes neatly, and connect supplies without leaks. They’re useful for new installs, sink swaps, and refurb projects where you want a tidy finish and fewer call-backs after fitting.

Why choose fitting aids

• Speed up installation with parts sized for common tap holes and sink decks.
• Reduce movement and wobble on laminate, composite, or thinner stone.
• Improve sealing around the base to help prevent water ingress.
• Make future maintenance easier with accessible, serviceable connections.

What’s available

• Support plates and braces for extra rigidity under tall or pull-out taps.
• Backnuts, washers, and sealing rings to secure the body and protect surfaces.
• Flexible tails, inline isolators, and adapters to match mains connections.
• Hole tidies and escutcheons for clean edges on retrofit installs.
• Prefer a sleek look to match modern sinks? See our contemporary Tap Fitting Aids.

Brand picks and compatibility

• Choose proven accessories from makers that match your sink and tap hardware—explore Franke Tap Fitting Aids for dependable fit and finish.
• Check tap-hole diameter (typically 35 mm), deck thickness, and under-sink clearance before ordering.
• Confirm tail thread types and any need for reducers or isolation valves.

Featured product

• Franke Stainless Steel Tap Support Brace—adds rigidity beneath the tap to minimise wobble and protect worktops on tall or pull-out mixers.

Installation tips

• Dry-fit the tap and brace first; verify spout rotation and handle clearance.
• Use suitable sealant or gaskets on the deck side; avoid overtightening backnuts.
• Flush supply lines before final connection to protect cartridges.

Select the brace, seals, and connectors that match your tap and worktop. With the right Tap Fitting Aids, you’ll get a solid feel at the spout, reliable sealing, and a clean, professional finish that lasts.