Phoenix Nuage tapware, showers and accessories
Nuage is the Phoenix range with soft, rounded forms. The name is the French word for cloud, and the shapes follow it: a pebble-smooth lever, a gently curved spout and a round plate with no hard corners. It is made in four finishes, and it covers the basin, the wall, the kitchen, the shower and a full set of accessories, so a bathroom can be built from the basin mixer to the soap dish in one range.
People search for the range as Phoenix Nuage, Nuage and the Nuage collection. This page covers the finishes, the sizes and ratings of the mixers, the showers and the accessories, so you can check what fits before you plan the room.
The finishes
Nuage is made in chrome, brushed nickel, matte white and brushed carbon. Chrome is the plainest and the easiest to match. Brushed nickel is a soft, warm silver. Brushed carbon is a dark, soft grey with a metallic lustre. Matte white is the lightest, and it suits a white bathroom where the fittings should disappear. The brushed finishes are PVD, a coating bonded to the metal in a vacuum chamber, which resists scratches and tarnish better than ordinary plating. Matte white is powder coated.
| Finish | Look | Works with |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Bright and reflective | White tiles and small rooms |
| Brushed nickel | A soft, warm silver | Stone, grey and warm white tiles |
| Brushed carbon | A dark, soft grey | Pale walls, timber and black fittings |
| Matte white | Soft, even white | White walls and white ceramics |
Keep one finish across the room. The accessories, the shower and the mixers come in the same set, so there is no need to mix. The wider brand has the matching range in Phoenix accessories.
Basin and vessel mixers
Nuage has two basin mixers. Both are rated WELS 6 star at 4.5 litres a minute and work at 150 to 500 kPa.
| Mixer | Overall height | Height to spout | Reach | Cartridge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basin mixer | 112mm | 106mm | 115mm | 25mm ceramic disc |
| Vessel mixer | 241mm | 221mm | 167mm | 35mm ceramic disc |
The height to spout is the number to check. For a vessel basin the water must land inside the bowl and not on the rim, so compare 221mm against the height of your basin above the bench. For an inset or undermount basin the low basin mixer keeps the line neat. The basin mixer is a compact, low fitting, so it suits a small vanity. Check the tap hole in the basin or the bench, and leave room behind the mixer for the lever to lift. See Phoenix basin mixers.
Wall mixers and outlets
The wall pieces keep the bench clear. Each is a two part design: an in-wall body that goes behind the tile and a trim that fits on the front.
| Piece | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wall basin and bath mixer set, 200mm | 199mm spout reach, 25mm ceramic disc | WELS 5 star, 5 litres a minute |
| Wall basin and bath outlet, 200mm | 199mm spout reach | WELS 5 star, 5 litres a minute, powder coated |
| Shower and wall mixer | 71mm by 86mm back plate, 35mm ceramic disc | Controls a shower or a bath, no WELS rating |
Choose the 200mm outlet for a bath or a wide basin, so the water clears the rim. The body goes into the wall before the lining, so decide the reach, the plate position and the finish while the wall is open. The shower and wall mixer carries no WELS rating, because the standard does not require one for shower taps, and the rating sits on the shower head. See Phoenix shower mixers and wall top assemblies.
Kitchen pull out mixer
The Nuage pull out sink mixer has a dual function hand piece, a 25mm ceramic cartridge and a solid brass body, in lead free composition. It stands 407mm tall, with a 242mm height to spout and a 200mm reach, rated WELS 5 star at 5.5 litres a minute. It works at 150 to 500 kPa. The pull out hand piece gives more reach and two functions, which helps when you fill a tall pot or rinse the sink.
Check the 407mm height against a window sill or an overhead cupboard. A deep sink suits the high spout, and a shallow laundry tub suits a shorter mixer. See Phoenix kitchen mixer taps.
Showers
Nuage showers come as a twin set, a rail, and separate roses and arms. The twin and the rail are rated WELS 4 star at 6.5 litres a minute, and the rose and arm at 7 litres a minute.
| Shower | Size | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Twin shower | 347mm arm reach, 60mm projection, fixing points 567mm apart | Both heads 4 star, 6.5 litres a minute |
| Rail shower | 804mm tall, 68mm projection, fixing points 660mm apart | 4 star, 6.5 litres a minute |
| Hi rise shower arm and rose | 193mm high, 287mm arm reach, 53mm projection, 255mm head | 4 star, 7 litres a minute |
| Shower rose | 254mm diameter, 72mm thick | 4 star, 7 litres a minute |
| Hand shower | 246mm long, 81mm projection, multiple sprays | 4 star, 6.5 litres a minute |
The twin shower suits a family, because the hand shower slides to the height of a child or an adult. The hi rise arm lifts the rose above the wall pipe, which suits a tall user or a low pipe. Check the arm reach against the width of the recess, so the water lands inside the screen. See Phoenix showers.
Inside the twin shower
The twin shower is the centrepiece of the shower range, so the figures are worth reading closely. The overhead rose is 255mm across, a wide, soft rain. The hand shower has a 130mm head, a 55mm handle and a length of 231mm, and it carries more than one spray. The arm reaches 347mm from the wall, and the height from the lower fixing to the arm is 293mm. The hand shower slides on the rail through 319mm of adjustment, so it can be set to suit a child, an adult or a person who is seated.
| Detail | Size or rating |
|---|---|
| Overhead rose diameter | 255mm |
| Arm reach | 347mm |
| Fixing points | 567mm apart, 60mm projection from the wall |
| Hand shower | 130mm head, 55mm handle, 231mm long |
| Slide on the rail | 319mm of adjustment |
| Water inlet | Half inch BSP |
| Temperature range | 1 to 75 degrees Celsius |
| Pressure range | 150 to 500 kPa |
The set includes dual check valves that meet AS 2485.1, which protect the supply from back flow, and they are part of the fitting. The plumber connects the inlet to a half inch BSP supply at the 567mm fixing spacing, so the pipes in the wall must be set to match before the tiles go on. Use the physical product measurements for roughing in and mark-ups, because a line drawing can differ from the product in small ways.
Towel rails and holders
The accessories are brass with dual fixed concealed brackets, in the same four finishes as the tapware.
| Piece | Overall length | Fixing distance | Hanging length | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand towel rail | 290mm | 248mm | 206mm | 49mm |
| Single towel rail 600mm | 677mm | 632mm | 587mm | 58mm |
| Single towel rail 800mm | 877mm | 832mm | 787mm | 58mm |
| Double towel rail 600mm | 677mm | 632mm | 587mm | 110mm |
| Double towel rail 800mm | 877mm | 832mm | 787mm | 110mm |
The toilet roll holder is 187mm wide and projects 64mm. The robe hook is 42mm wide and projects 26mm. The shower shelves are 226mm and 162mm wide and project 100mm, with twin screw mounting and screw covers, and the soap dish is 135mm wide and projects 82mm. The fixing distance is the number to measure on the wall. Mark it before you drill, check the backing, and use a level so the rail sits true. A double rail projects 110mm, so it needs clear space beside it. See Phoenix towel rails.
The shower shelves and the soap dish fix with twin screws and come with screw covers, so the fixings stay tidy. The shelf pair gives two levels, 226mm and 162mm wide, each projecting 100mm, which holds a bottle at each level. Place them at a height that a person can reach without leaning, and keep the soap dish away from the direct line of the shower spray, so it drains between uses.
Choosing the pieces
| Your room | Choose |
|---|---|
| Compact vanity with an inset basin | Basin mixer, 106mm spout |
| Vessel basin | Vessel mixer, 221mm spout |
| Wall hung basin or bath | Wall mixer set with the 200mm outlet |
| Working kitchen | Pull out sink mixer |
| Family shower | Twin shower or rail |
| Towels for two or more people | 800mm double towel rail |
Planning a Nuage room
Start with the basin, because it sets the mixer height. Then choose the wall mixer and the shower, and settle the depth of the in-wall bodies before the tiles go on. Finish with the rails and the holders in the same finish. The soft forms suit a calm room: round basins, plain tiles, soft lighting and natural timber. A room full of sharp angles fights the curves, and a square range would sit better there.
Because the range includes accessories with the same rounded edges, the fittings read as one set. A matte white mixer on a white vanity disappears into the room, and a brushed carbon mixer gives a soft dark accent against a pale wall.
Fitting and care
A plumber should install every mixer and shower. Fix rails and hooks to solid backing, and check for pipes and cables before drilling. Wipe the finishes with a soft cloth and warm soapy water, then rinse and dry. Clean every surface with mild liquid detergent or soap and water. Do not use cream cleaners or citrus based cleaners, because they are abrasive and can damage the surface. Wipe brushed finishes along the grain. A powder coated matte white finish marks if scrubbed, so wipe it gently. Rub shower nozzles with a finger to clear limescale. In a hard water area, dry the tap after use, because water left on the surface leaves marks.
Before you order
Check the spout height and reach against the basin, the sink or the bath. Read the rating on the exact piece, because the flow differs between a basin mixer, a kitchen mixer and a shower. Check the depth behind the wall for the in-wall bodies, and measure the fixing distance of rails against the wall. Choose one finish for the room, and use it across every piece.
