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Bathroom Faucets
Today's bathroom faucets come in a diverse assortment of materials and styles. With many of the new sinks that are available, styles in bathroom faucets have changed somewhat. The new vessel sinks, in some cases call for wall mounted faucets as opposed to faucets that are either installed in the countertop or the traditional mounting as part of the sink itself. Before you begin shopping for a faucet assembly it is necessary to determine what type of sink you will have in the vanity area, or if you are simply updating your faucet on your existing sink, then you need to consider what will fit your sink.
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Bathroom faucets come in single hole, centerset (handles and spout are attached to a base as one unit, with the unit attaching to the sink), minispread and widespread (handles and spout are mounted on sink as three separate units). There are others such as the wall mount and vessel filler faucets, but these are the most commonly used.
Bathroom faucets are available in two handle units that allow for separate control of hot and cold water, or a single handle, usually featuring a lever type action that controls both hot and cold. Deciding between the two is just a matter of personal preference.
Although a bathroom faucet is a very functional item, it can also add style and have an impact on the decor of your bathroom. The faucet in your vanity is an often used and often seen item in your bathroom, and can help to set the tone for your decor.
There are faucets in many styles and different materials to suit whatever your style of decor may be. Some of the finishes available are chrome, polished brass, chrome/brass, brushed nickel, satin nickel, French gold, brushed chrome, oil rubbed bronze, weathered copper, French bronze, pewter, white, almond, biscuit, platinum and more
Faucet styles vary greatly and can give many different looks. Many of today's bathroom faucets even come in a high rise goose neck spout. Although these are very trendy, they many not be the best choice for a household with small children because they may create a lot of splash when under the control of small hands.
Hardware such as faucets, and stylish medicine cabinets can add greatly to the look of your bathroom whether you enjoy a very contemporary look or prefer a vintage look. When selecting faucets you should keep in mind all the outlets in your bathroom, such as bathtub, shower and sink so that you get a coordinated look throughout your whole bathroom with all your faucet and plumbing assemblies.
