Bathroom Faucets: Finding Your Way Through the Plumbing Aisle

Before heading off to the home improvement store to buy your new bathroom faucet you should make sure you have accurate measurements.

Do-it-yourself home improvement centers are loaded with options for upgrading and beautifying your bathroom. In fact, there are so many options when it comes to bathroom faucets, you might feel overwhelmed by the choices.

Bathroom faucets are available in an incredible variety of styles, sizes, colors, and price points. And unlike in years past, where bathroom faucets were little more than tools to direct and control the flow of water, today’s faucets should be carefully chosen reflections of your taste and the style of your bathroom. The right bathroom faucet can actually take your bathroom from ordinary to exquisite.

When you are shopping for bathroom faucets, it is important to take measurements before you leave! Most design centers and home improvement stores are huge in scale, and without measuring, you could easily be tricked into buying a bathroom faucet that is much too large for your space. Not only could it look wrong proportionally, your faucet may not fit at all.

Bathroom faucets styles include: spread-fit faucets (those that do not have to have the handles and spout close together); close-fit faucets (handles and spout are located together); single-lever faucets (single handle controls the flow and temperature of water, and is usually attached to the spout); and, wall-mounted faucets (useful for accommodating unusually shaped sinks or tight quarters).

Basic bathroom faucets generally cost less than $100, but the price can rise quickly when you add extra features such as solid-brass construction or a designer name. You should always invest in high-quality bathroom faucets and fixture, but it’s not necessary to shell out $1500 for an imported or name-associated faucet. Rather, look for a reputable manufacturer who offers a comprehensive product warranty. To save even more money, you could install the faucet yourself, following the instructions that come with your faucet and a few extra supplies, or you could play it safe and hire a handy man or plumber to do the job for you.

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