Choosing Suitable Faucets for Your Bathroom Renovation Project

Faucets are no longer simply a means to get water in the house. In fact, they have become a fashionable piece in today's bathroom. They come in an almost infinite range of styles and finishes. Thinking about upgrading your faucets as part of your bathroom remodeling? Well, the truth is that doing so can be an immense experience for the unknowledgeable. The following is a quick guide to help you narrow the scope of  your project.

Materials 

For a while now, chrome has maintained its status as the most popular type of faucet for homeowners, although other finishes are quickly gaining ground in today's market. The sleek, modern look associated with brushed nickel has gained increasing popularity in terms of consumer preference. Other finishes topping the preference list of many homeowners include what are referred to as "old-style finishes", including antique nickel, wrought iron and oil-rubbed bronze. Alloys of finishes, like brass and chrome, are also a desirable faucet option. At the top end of the valuation scale lie gold- and silver-plated faucets.

Styles

As earlier stated, faucets are available in an almost endless range of designs. Nevertheless, your choice of faucets should complement the entire style of your bathroom. In your selection of bathroom faucets, you will have to decide whether to pick a single-handle or double-handle faucet. Generally, single-handle faucets are preferred in kitchens due to their practicality. For instance, with just a single movement, homeowners can adjust the water flow as well as the temperature. On the other hand, double-handle models are mainly preferred in bathroom sinks due to their assorted style range, providing a great selection of nozzle and handle design alternatives. 

Faucets are installed on the bathroom sink in 3 primary styles, namely widespread, mini-spread and center-set. In the widespread style, both the hot and cold taps are anchored independently from the spout, and are often several inches apart. With mini-spread models, the arrangement is the same as the widespread, except for the handles being anchored a lot closer together. According to the center-set design, the sprout as well as the handles form part of a solitary unit. If you prefer a vessel sink, a good option would be wall-mounted faucets. 

Quality 

When shopping for bathroom faucets, you should keep in mind the old saying, 'you get what you pay for'. A cheaper faucet may save you a few dollars in terms of initial outlay, but it's highly likely that the valve will not hold up in the long run, and the dollars you saved will be spent on plumbing services. Generally, faucets containing compression valves typically wear out quicker since the rubber washer degenerates with use. Suitable alternatives include cartridge, ceramic disc and washerless faucets, which last longer. 

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