Choosing Bathroom Faucets That Fit In With Your Bathroom Style
It’s time to finally replace that leaky old faucet. The constant dripping noise is driving you crazy, not to mention the sleep it is depriving you of. It’s not the washer in the faucet itself that’s gone bad this time; it’s the whole apparatus. You go to Lowe’s or Home Depot and wind up staring at the huge selection before you slack jawed because you have no idea what to choose. You need help.
Keeping the Same Style Is Easiest
The first thing you need to do is decide if you want to replace your bathroom faucet with the exact same style as before or go for something new. Replacing your faucet with the same style is the easiest route to go. You can even take off the malfunctioning bathroom sink faucet and bring it with you to your local hardware store where you can buy the matching replacement. Of course if this isn’t possible or even feasible, your chore becomes a bit more complicated. There are many different types of mounting for your faucet and you will need to be aware of what type yours is before simply going and purchasing the new fixture. This is actually the hardest step in choosing your new faucet because the one that you really liked at the store may not work with the current configuration of your sink.
Choose Your Type of Mounting
The most commonly seen mountings include widespread, where there will be individual cold and hot water knobs; center set, with a single knob for hot and cold and covering all three holes which may be present for mounting on your sink; mini-widespread, similar to widespread except for the knobs being less spaced apart; and single-hole, which is similar to center set but only filling one hole and usually wall-mounted - most likely a bathtub faucet. Sinks with 4″ holes pre-drilled are best for center set and mini-widespread type faucets. Some of the single hole faucets may also be used on these sinks. If you have one of the other types, though, you are best in choosing that same replacement.
Once you have determined what type of mount your sink has, your job of choosing a faucet comes down to aesthetics. Which finish best matches your bathroom? Look for something which will complement the look of the room. If your bathroom has decor of an antique flavor you may decide to go with a classical style of rounded edges and flowery embellishments. On the other hand, sharper and geometric angles may be more appropriate for modern. bathroom designs.
Choosing the Finish
So you have chosen your new faucet and installation is on the horizon. Not so fast - you need to decide on a finish. Bathroom fixtures can be found in many different finishes and materials. Each finish has its pros and cons. Stainless steel and chrome are the most common finish available, but they scratch easily and show up fingerprints and water spots. Brass, which looks like gold and is very characteristic, rusts more easily. Brushed nickel, which does not show your fingerprints, is more costly and eventually its plating will wear away. Know what choices are available too you before deciding on a finish.
Some faucets even offer a choice in the style of handles that come with it. This is a matter of personal choice of course, but be sure to select one which matches your decor. Not only will you be free of the dripping noise, you are also likely to receive many compliments on what can only be described as one of the most basic bathroom items of all time.
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