Are you remodeling your bathroom or building a new house?
Either way, you’ll find that there are a variety of bathroom plumbing fixtures to choose from that are sure to fit your overall home design, taste, and style.
When looking for these kinds of accessories, you should keep in mind that they need to be durable and practical, yet stylish at the same time. You don’t want your shower and sink faucets to rust and mildew after just a few years, do you?
Here is a simple guide for you:
Bathtubs – If you are remodeling, you may want to get a molded plastic bathtub that is lightweight and can be easily installed on an already tiled floor. This type of bathtub comes in various colors and styles. There’s the traditional enameled cast iron bathtub that also comes in a variety of new styles and the enameled steel bathtub with a glazed ceramic finish. If you want to install a tub on a deck, you can get a fiberglass tub that comes in different shapes but is very expensive.
Shower stalls: There are fabricated, pre-constructed shower stalls enclosed with fiberglass. The style, size and brand dictate its price.
Toilets: You don’t need a fancy seat, you want a comfortable one. You can opt for the standard 1.6 gallon per flush toilet or an efficient water bill saving 1.3 gallon per flush. Some models have dual flush capabilities, one for liquid waste and one for solid waste. The liquid waste scrubber uses less water.
Sink – There are different types of bathroom sinks made from materials like copper, stainless steel, or glass: countertop, undercounter, or pedestal sinks. There are bathroom vanities with built-in sinks.
Faucets and other items: They must be free of rust, they must have an even flow of water and they must have built-in temperature settings. Matching bathtub and sink faucets are good for aesthetics. Preferred faucet finishes include chrome plate, oil-rubbed bronze, brushed nickel, and brass.
Buying bathroom plumbing fixtures is an investment, so you want to make sure everything is covered: design, durability, decor.