The bathroom faucet is an integral part of any bathroom design.
Choosing the right size, faucet valve and finish can ensure the faucets long life.
Not all bathroom faucets are created equal.
Be sure to pick the right faucet to complete the bathroom design the faucets attributes and potential use.
A leaky bathroom faucet however, can be the result of a faucet valve wearing out.
Prevent this from happening by choosing a long wearing valve.
To turn off the faucet, the user must twist the handle tighter and tighter to prevent drips.
Newer faucets and faucet technologies make use of ceramic disc valves.
The single hole faucet, has one hole is drilled into the counter.
Two styles of faucet will fit into this spread.
A centerset faucet consists of an escutcheon plate onto which the handles and spout are mounted.
A mini spread faucet has no escutcheon plate; the handles and spout are mounted directly to the counter.
Some smaller pedestal sinks may be drilled for a 4 spread to save space on either side.
An 8 or widespread faucet utilizes three holes drilled 8 apart from the center of each handle.
Widespread faucets are available in any style, and are easily cleaned.
Faucet Finishes
Bathroom faucets today are available in multiple finishes and colors.
Polished chrome is among the least expensive and easiest found faucet finishes on the market.
Chrome is impervious to staining, stripping and wearing and can be cleaned with any cleaning product.
Polished nickel, satin nickel and other metal finishes rise and fall with popularity in the bathroom design.
These finishes can be affected by hard water, cleaning agents and long term use and need some maintenance.
Bleach will need to be avoided during cleaning, but other cleaning products can be used without problems.
