Bathroom Faucet Feature Review

Beyond the basic “one handle or two” decision, you will face all kinds of style and conservation questions when choosing a bathroom faucet.

Before you head out to the home store, become familiar with some of the features you will face in the bathroom faucet aisle.

If you are replacing an existing faucet, you will need the new faucet to have the same number of holes as the old one. A one handled faucet (one hole in the counter top) must replace a one handled faucet; a two handled faucet (three holes in counter top) must replace a two handled one, unless you plan on replacing the countertop as well.

Finishes available include pewter, brushed nickel, chrome, oil rubbed bronze, polished chrome, satin chrome, gold, black and white. Additionally, accents in any of the above are also available. You can familiarize yourself with the look of each of these at kohler.com or by performing an online search for “bathroom faucet finishes”.

If a two handled faucet is what you’re looking for, look for a faucet with an adjustable reach or one that is the correct spread of your current sink. Otherwise, your handles may hit one another.

Anti-scald and heat constraining faucets help prevent metal from becoming dangerously hot when your water is hot.

Roman tub fans might be surprised to find that some manufacturers have added Roman bathroom sink faucets as well. A Roman faucet allows the spout to be pulled out of the sink because it is attached by a flexible metal hose.

Handles for your sink or bathroom faucet come in countless styles, from the plain-Jane to ultra-elaborate. The spouts of faucets can be short and squat to tall, up to 18 inches or more, and curvaceous.

There are faucets with low gallons per minute ratings, to help conserve water, and those with high gallons per minute for those who prefer a more powerful water outpour. Some faucets have been approved for handicapped use when the force to move the handles is no more than five pounds.

When choosing a faucet for your bathroom, remember there’s more to it than just style. Consider who will be using it, the installation process and current set up before purchasing a faucet.

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