!#8# How to choose between different types of bathroom accessories

!±8± How to choose between different types of bathroom accessories

If you are planning your bathroom faucet must be replaced, I hope this article serves as a great resource or primer. I wrote it, so you can choose the one
Do you like and fits the theme of your bathroom The sink is right for you

The most important factors to keep in mind are: Price and the amount of your budget DIY bathroom, you can save Style - traditional, modern or transitional arrangements Finish - Chrome, SS, BN, ORB, etc. Material and type.

The first thing is to learn the 'different types of health and how to identify them. This could be the key because you decide what is spoken, and also what you currently have. You need to stay the same size tap, if you plan to change the sink. So here we go
The single lever / handle: these are easily recognizable with the single handle control the flow of water and temperature controlled. You only need a hole in the sink and can fit inany sink that has a hole in the middle. Some have a single lever 6 "cover plate to cover the holes for 4" holes along the center or distributed. The central valve set: this type of faucet spout and has mounted its assault on 6-inch cover plate in a compact, clean design. It 'great for smaller pools, which are usually pre-drilled holes. Spread: This is my favorite type of installation, as there are industrial designers and engineers the maximum flexibility in designing andfrom here a lot more variety for the end user. The handle heat, cold spout and handle are separate shares = installed, you can see the surface to sink each other. The same widespread faucet has two sub-groups of varieties: a. Mini: The three parts are assembled in three separate holes. The distance between the hot and cold finger holes is 4 inches b. Standard. As above, only the center hole spacing of hot and cold, in which each form 6 to 12 inches(Usually 8 inches). It also allows the pieces are arranged in a circle to follow the shape of the sink. Wall Mounting: As the name implies, this valve is plumbed into the wall hard and covered with drywall or tile backsplash, preferably one. Often used with vessel sinks and retro design. Our advice ... If you want this type of faucet, call a professional plumber to the selection you want to install. Vessel faucet with ship fitting and easy to installas a wall accessories. They are usually single lever / tap hole from the top beak. Make sure it extends at least 3 inches above the sink and extends almost to the center of the basin. Waterfall fixtures: These are relatively new type of faucet and let the waterfall flowing into a non-ventilated. Usually glass, offer a unique look and modern. Make sure they are practical enough for you.

Now you can distinguish between the types ofAnd the accessories can be identified in your bathroom. Lets you know the materials they are made out. These are usually made of cast brass, zinc and plastic.

Brass is the most expensive and more durable. If the tap water for over 15 years you plan to use brass. Fittings made of zinc are the next most expensive and is also an excellent material. And 'some' susceptible to corrosion than brass, but must be at least 10-15 years. The truth is that, once the tap is installed,difficult to distinguish between brass and zinc (the main difference is the weight). Also, remember that well-known manufacturers of valves for the same rigorous tests to pass and life cycle have also met with the agencies (usually the CSA. CuPc O). Fittings are much more zinc and treated with a brass housing, or vice versa to get the price down.

Finally, we have plastic fittings. Once again you must go through rigorous testing and, contrary to popularThey think they are quite robust. Here are my thoughts on life, the metal is turned off is better performance for the physical exertion of the hand, it's up to /, but plastic is much more resistant to corrosion (ie it does not corrode). With modern fittings in plastic, it is difficult to distinguish, because the quality of the metal surface is flat plastic honor with the weight and temperature (plastic is not as cool as the metal).

After that, all that remains is to chooseTarget (chrome, stainless steel, nickel brush, oil rubbed bronze, etc.) and style that suits your bathroom. I hope this helps, happy shopping and renewal!