{"title":"Dorf Spouts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorf spouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA spout is the fixed water outlet used alongside a separate wall or floor mounted mixer, rather than being combined with the mixer in a single all-in-one tap. Dorf spouts give you this outlet on its own, which is common in bathroom designs where the hot and cold controls are set separately from the point where water actually comes out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a spout instead of an all-in-one mixer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn all-in-one mixer tap combines the controls and the water outlet in a single fitting, usually mounted directly on the basin or bath deck. A separate spout and wall-set mixer arrangement splits these two functions, with the mixer controlling temperature and flow from the wall, and the spout simply directing the water into the basin or bath. This gives more flexibility in bathroom layout, since the spout position and the mixer position can be planned independently, and it is a common approach in bathrooms designed around wall-mounted tap controls rather than deck-mounted ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuying considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProjection length, meaning how far the spout extends out from the wall or deck, needs to suit the basin or bath it is paired with. Too short a projection and water may fall too close to the edge of the basin or bath; too long and it can overshoot into the room or splash excessively. Check the projection length against the basin or bath's dimensions before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMounting configuration is the other key consideration. Spouts are made for either wall mounting or deck mounting, and this needs to match your plumbing rough-in, meaning the pipework already installed or planned for the bathroom. A wall-mounted spout requires the water supply to come through the wall at the correct height, while a deck-mounted spout requires the supply to come up through the basin or bath deck. Confirm which configuration your plumbing is set up for before selecting a spout, since the two are not interchangeable without altering the rough-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm whether you need a wall mounted or deck mounted spout based on your plumbing rough-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck projection length against the size of the basin or bath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair the spout with a compatible wall or floor mounted mixer for controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan spout and mixer position together at the rough-in stage if renovating from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc_wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is a spout and how is it different from a mixer tap?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003eA spout is simply the fixed outlet that water flows from, with no built-in temperature or flow control. It is paired with a separate wall or floor mounted mixer that controls the water, unlike an all-in-one mixer tap where the outlet and controls are combined in one fitting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc_wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy would I choose a spout and separate mixer over an all-in-one tap?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003eA separate spout and mixer arrangement gives more flexibility in bathroom layout, since the spout position and the mixer position can be planned independently. This is common in bathroom designs built around wall-mounted tap controls rather than deck-mounted mixer taps.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc_wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do I choose the right projection length for my basin or bath?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003eCheck the spout's projection length, which is how far it extends from the wall or deck, against the dimensions of your basin or bath. A projection that is too short can mean water falls too close to the edge, while one that is too long can overshoot or cause excessive splashing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc_wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo I need a wall mounted or deck mounted spout?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003eThis depends on your plumbing rough-in. A wall-mounted spout needs the water supply coming through the wall at the correct height, while a deck-mounted spout needs the supply coming up through the basin or bath deck, so check your existing or planned pipework before choosing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc_wrap\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I pair a Dorf spout with any wall mounted mixer?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003eThe spout needs to be paired with a compatible wall or floor mounted mixer that matches its mounting configuration and the bathroom's plumbing rough-in. If you are renovating from scratch, it is worth planning the spout and mixer together rather than choosing them separately.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n    #faq { margin: 20px 0 75px; }\n    .acc_wrap { margin-bottom: 7px; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgba(240,240,240,1); }\n    .accordion { background-color: #4f6d85; color: white; cursor: pointer; padding: 16px; width: 100%; border: none; text-align: left; outline: none; transition: 0.4s; line-height: 1.2; }\n    .panel { opacity: 0; background-color: white; overflow: hidden; height: 0; transition: height 0.5s ease, opacity 0.7s linear; }\n    .panel \u003e div { margin: 25px; }\n    .panel.active { opacity: 1; height: auto; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cscript\u003e\ndocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n  var acc = document.getElementsByClassName(\"acc_wrap\");\n  for (var i = 0; i \u003c acc.length; i++) {\n    acc[i].addEventListener(\"click\", function() {\n      var panel = this.querySelector(\".panel\");\n      var all = document.querySelectorAll('.panel');\n      for (var j = 0; j \u003c all.length; j++) { if (all[j] !== panel) { all[j].classList.remove(\"active\"); all[j].style.height = 0; } }\n      panel.classList.toggle(\"active\");\n      panel.style.height = panel.classList.contains(\"active\") ? panel.scrollHeight + \"px\" : 0;\n    });\n  }\n});\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is a spout and how is it different from a mixer tap?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"A spout is simply the fixed outlet that water flows from, with no built-in temperature or flow control. 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