Bathroom Faucets for Contemporary and Traditional Bathroom

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We have compiled the following guide to direct you in making a faucet choice that’s right for your restroom:

BATHROOM SINK FAUCETS

To select an appropriate faucet for your bathroom sink, you need to take into consideration the holes in your sink and countertop if you intend to leave them in their current size and location. If you are flexible in terms of modifying these holes, you can select either centerset, singlelever, widespread, or wall-mounted faucet styles.

Centerset bathroom faucets consist of a spout and two handles in a single molded unit. They are typically inexpensive, and run from under $100 to anywhere between $100 and $200 for a well-constructed model. These faucets require one or two holes in the countertop to accommodate the water supply pipes. If you have a counter with two holes, you can purchase a faucet with one connection, as long as the faucet base is sufficiently wide to cover the other hole.
For universal design bathrooms, select a single-lever bathroom faucet. This type of faucet does not contain hot or cold handles; instead, there is a single handle on top of the model that can be turned to alter the water temperature. Such faucets similarly cost between $100 and $200.
If you’re considering a vintage replica look, the widespread faucet style will work well for your restroom. Widespread bathroom faucets consist of three parts, a spout and two handles. The price of this type of faucet is approximately twice that of a centerset faucet.
Wall-mounted faucets tend to be installed above vessel or wall-mounted sinks. They can have a long and lean appearance, and provide a strong water flow, or a shorter and wider appearance, and provide a slow flow over a wide edge. With wall-mounted faucets, you have a choice of one or two levers for hot and cold water. To minimize splashing, we recommend installing them immediately over the sink. The price for these models can run several hundred dollars.

BATH TUB FAUCETS

The options for bathtub faucets are freestanding models, wall-mounted bathroom models, or deck-mounted faucets.

Freestanding bathtub faucets are well-suited for claw-foot or soaking bathtubs. The pipes are visible, as they protrude from the ground or from the wall in closest proximity to the bathtub.
Deck-mounted bathtubs or jetted bathtubs employ concealed faucet models where only the spouts and handles are visible. Such models can be affixed to the edge of the tub or the wall adjacent to it.
For a bathtub and shower combination, one system should be used incorporating a faucet, a single lever or two levers for hot and cold water, and a showerhead. A diverter is needed to connect the tub faucet to the showerhead, which can either be in the wall or mounted onto the wall between the showerhead and faucet. With the first option, the valve that shuts off the water flow to the faucet and forces it up to the showerhead is on or near the control handles. Alternately, you can purchase a handheld faucet attachment that you can detach; this is convenient for washing children or pets, or rinsing your hair when taking a bath.
When purchasing a bathtub and shower faucet, make certain that it has a pressure-balancing valve; such a valve adjusts the mix of hot and cold water automatically in the case of an abrupt pressure change. Please note that pressure-balancing fixtures are mandatory in all new constructions.
An antique bathtub may necessitate a special-order faucet, due to the fact that the pre-drilled holes in such tubs were created for faucet sizes that were popular at the time of construction.

Keep in mind that bathroom faucets that are heavier and more expensive are better-quality models and are therefore more durable. Your best bet is to select a faucets model that is stain and scratch resistant, leak-proof, and has solid brass or ceramic disk workings.