The Nickel Bateau Collection
A versatile choice, our Nickel Bateau Bath is perfect in both contemporary and traditional settings. Hand-finished in our Kent Workshops, our nickel bathtubs can be manufactured in a variety of silver and metal finishes to suit any interior.
Customisation is also available in the form of bespoke emblems, paint colours and plaques. Nickel is a beautifully warm silver finish and its mellow tones make our Nickel Bateau Baths one of the most popular options for traditional and contemporary bathrooms.
Available in three sizes with five signature external finishes, the Nickel Bateau has the versatility to suit any bathroom style from traditional to modern. Our nickel baths are available in standard lengths of 1500mm,1700mm and 2000mm, and we can manufacture bespoke sizes to suit your individual requirements. Where possible a visit to one of our Showrooms is advised so you can check which model is most suitable for your particular application.
All our nickel baths are made to order from high gauge nickel and finished to the highest standards in our Workshops in Kent.
The Polished Nickel Bateau
Our nickel bath is a stylish, traditional freestanding bath with a shiny silver finish. The bateau collection is reminiscent of a time when we would bathe by a fire.
The Brushed Nickel Bateau
Brushed Nickel has a matt silver appearance. which has been abraded by hand and sealed with a lacquer.
The Antique Nickel Bateau
Antique Nickel is a consistent finish like Brushed Nickel but with a much darker pewter-like tone.
The Charcoal Bateau
Our charcoal finish is an exclusive creation, which provides a consistent chalky matt appearance. It offers a bold contrast against flush pipe finishes.
The Painted Bateau
Painting the exterior of your bath in a colour of your choice can help compliment an overall design scheme.
A visit to our production facility and Head Office in Kent is highly advised, as here you will be able to accurately select which size is best suited to your project. Made from the very best copper and brass sheet metal, then nickel-plated in your desired finish, each Catchpole & Rye Nickel Bath is made to the highest possible standard.
All our finishes are lacquered as standard, but if you want a living finish that will naturally patina over time we can do this on request. You can also choose to paint the exterior of our Bateau Baths in a colour of your choice to complement either polished nickel or enamel interior.
Polished Nickel
The reflective qualities of this striking finish are perfect for bringing a room to life. It is also our most popular nickel finish due to its versatility across a range of interior styles.
Brushed Nickel
Matt in appearance, this variation is a subtle way to introduce silvery metal tones to a room and also provides a fantastic contrast when paired with a polished or enamelled interior.
Antique Nickel
Presenting as an aged matt effect, this bold finish introduces darker tones than our brushed nickel. It’s perfect for those moodier settings and industrial interiors.
FAQs
Generally the our Nickel Bateau’s are made from copper that has had nickel electroplated onto its surface. This is similar to the process used to nickel plate a tap or a shower.
Yes it is the original plated finish. In order to prevent brass taps from oxidising in the late 19C nickel was applied to the surface. Chrome did not become widely available until the 1920’s.
We would recommend either Silver Nickel or Black Nickel taps and fittings to match the nickel on the bath.
Our nickel baths sit on an integral plinth which means the base of the bath is around 150mm from the floor. This is generally adequate space to allow the fitting of a bath trap and outlet pipe. If necessary we can cut a suitable hole at the rear of the bath to allow the waste pipe to exit into the wall.
This is certainly possible. It is a really practical space saver – particularly in Guest Rooms. You will need to fit a suitable shower and curtain rail.
