GUIDE TO CHOOSE BATHROOM FAUCETS - HOMESLIBRO
When choosing faucets for your
bathroom, style is just one consideration. You should also check that your preferred options will work with your
water supply (standard pressure is fine for most modern faucets but some require a higher pressure), as well
as being compatible with your sink or bathtub.
CHOOSE
THE TYPE
Before you choose which type
of faucet you need, first decide whether it must be—or you want it to be—mounted
on the bathtub or sink, the counter
surface, or the wall. (If your sink or bathtub has predrilled holes, your
decision is already made.)
CENTER SET
Hot and cold water are mixed inside
this faucet, and its temperature can be regulated by separate controls, which makes it a good choice for a family bathroom.
SINGLE LEVER
With a single faucet and lever
handle that controls the temperature and
water flow, single lever faucets are easy
to control with one hand and very neat in
appearance.
PILLAR
An old-fashioned pair of pillar
faucets supply hot and cold water separately. These faucets can be useful in restorations.
WALL-MOUNTED
Wall-mounted faucets are ideal
for centre-drained tubs (but do require
concealed plumbing). Check the faucet’s
length and position are suitable for your
tub or basin.
CHOOSE
THE FINISH
Bathroom faucets are available
in many different finishes, so what you choose will depend on the colour of your sink or bathtub and other elements of the bathroom, and
whether you prefer a sleek and shiny or matte finish.
CHROME
Shiny chrome suits contemporary and traditional bathrooms, and is relatively easy
to keep clean, although water spots do the show.
It is available at a range of prices.
POLISHED BRASS
Medium to high in cost, and often only available in traditional styles, these faucets add a touch of luxury. They work well if teamed with warm natural stone tiles.
BRUSHED METAL
Best in contemporary bathrooms,
mid- to high-priced brushed metal faucets don’t show water marks so easily—a bonus if you live in a hard-water area.
POWDER-COATED BRASS
Black faucets to match a black sink create a dramatic feature. Made of powder-coated brass, and low to high in cost, they feature chrome levers or other details.
OIL-RUBBED BRONZE
Prices vary for this dark-coated brass finish. Over time, the yellow brass beneath the coating will start to become visible, giving the fixture a timeworn quality.
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