Wickes Rhine Chrome Bath Taps

Chrome - A shiney metalic finish where chromium is electroplated onto an object

water - A chemical substance. Chemical formula H2O.

tap - A device used to control the release of gas or liquid.

Chrome - A shiney bright metalic coating of chromium applied to metals

Year - The time it takes the planet earth to orbit the sun. This takes around 365.25 days.

Year - 365 days (366 days in a leap year), the time taken for planet earth to make one full revolution around the sun.

Design - A drawing or styles that shows the look and functionality of something before its made.

Wickes began trading in 1972 as a do-it-yourself store. They now have over 200 stores throughout the UK. The company focus on supplying products to the building trade, as well as materials for home improvement projects. Their products range from fitted kitchens and bathrooms, to all manner of building supplies. They sell doors, windows, flooring, tiles, paint, wallpaper, decorative materials, lighting, heating, plumbing, work wear and gardening supplies. They also offer professionally designed bespoke kitchens and bathrooms, alongside their budget take home ranges. The company was purchased by the builders merchants Travis Perkins in 2005. They now also have stores in mainland Europe, Ireland and South Africa.