Bottle traps are also known as decorative lavatory traps and are used in applications where the plumbing is to be exposed. They also find application where a specific finish is desired to match the lavatory and tub/shower faucets. Bottle traps are ideal for use with glass, vessel, pedestal, or wall-hung lavatory sinks with exposed plumbing parts.

Bottle traps are adjustable and uses poly-olefin adapter to permit variety of clear glass containers to be used with trap. Bottle traps are also useful for disposing hazardous waste.

Usually sturdy and high quality materials are used for making bottle traps. They are mainly made of solid brass and steel. They are an ideal bathroom accessory that can be easily installed without much plumbing complications.

Finishes
The right selection of bottle traps is also very important to prevent the leakage of any kind in the bathroom. They range from basic chrome polished brass to the now-popular weathered copper and oil rubbed bronze finishes.