As a plumbing business, it should come as no surprise that faucets are something we regularly work with. Whether it be installing new faucets, repairing existing ones or even just providing advice on reputable faucet brands, they are undoubtedly a focal component for any plumbing system. With our blog post being designed around giving homeowners and facility managers advice on better understanding their plumbing systems, we always like to talk about the various fixtures. And while maintenance is important with many aspects of one’s plumbing system, this week’s blog post is going to be geared towards the purchasing process and in particular, what you need to keep in mind prior to purchasing a new bathroom faucet.
Before we start talking about what goes into selecting your new bathroom faucet, we would first like to welcome any first-time visitors to our plumbing blog. Welcome to Stine-Nichols Plumbing! As a business that offers residential, commercial and new construction plumbing services, we tackle a wide range of projects throughout the year. Furthermore, as we mentioned in the opening paragraph, that includes more than a few faucet-related jobs. With this experience, we feel confident in our ability to not only provide professional faucet installation and repair services, but also be able to inform our customers on what brands and styles will make the most sense for them.
Do you live in or near the Kansas City area and need help with any type of faucet project? We would be more than happy to help you out! To learn more and speak with a member of our team, feel free to give us a call at (816) 348-3481.
Purchasing a new bathroom faucet? Consider the brand first.
When it comes to plumbing fixtures and components, we always encourage customers to select products made from reputable brands. This is true for water heaters, garbage disposals, water softeners and yes, faucets too. Fortunately, with any of the major faucet brands nowadays, you’ll notice that there will be no limitations in terms of the styles, types and finishes to pick from. This is a major plus from a design and aesthetic perspective.
Why else does the faucet brand matter? Given how much usage faucets receive on a consistent basis (especially on the commercial side of things), wear and tear can cause some troubles. While faucets made by reliable brands won’t last forever, there is a strong chance they’ll hold up longer than some of the lesser-known brands. Another advantage of purchasing from quality brands is the fact that you’ll have easy access to repair parts (in the event they’re needed later on).
What brands should you consider for your new bathroom faucet? Here are a few you can’t go wrong with: Delta, Moen, American Standard and Kohler are all tremendous options for both residential and commercial. On the commercial side, we also like Sloan, as their hands-free faucets are top of the line!
Purchasing a new bathroom faucet? Consider the finish’s impact.
While the brand name will go a long way in ensuring you purchase a quality faucet, we also understand that faucets are the perfect example of a plumbing fixture where physical appearance plays a role in the selection process. After all, no matter if it be in the kitchen or bathroom, you’re going to want something that meshes flawlessly with the other elements in the room. Since this blog post is specific to new bathroom faucets, you’ll want to consider the countertops, vanity and even other plumbing fixtures in the bathroom. This is obviously a decision that’s up to you, but a few potential options include chrome, bronze, matte black and gold. As we highlighted above, each of the major brands should have plenty of styles available in different finishes. This is particularly important for those looking for a specific aesthetic.
Purchasing a new bathroom faucet? Is it for commercial use?
Even though plumbing fixtures can be interchangeable when it comes to residential or commercial settings, there are some places where you need to take a slightly different approach for commercial use. And with that being said, faucets can be one of those spots! The main point why we mention that is because of the wear and tear commercial faucets can experience. This is clearly a reason in favor of emphasizing durability with your faucet selection. However, it can also lead you to consider the hands-free faucets available. This will not only reduce the impact of people not being very gentle with the faucet handles, but also limit the spread of germs. A true win-win! As a plumbing shop that works with several businesses around the Kansas City area, we’ve seen the hands-free faucets rise in popularity in the commercial world over the years!
Purchasing a new bathroom faucet? Consider the different styles available.
When you begin the process of evaluating potential bathroom faucets, you’ll quickly notice there are no shortage of options. We’ve already talked about how the finish and brand name can help narrow down your possibilities, but that is actually just scratching the surface of filterable items. In terms of other stylistic elements you may want to consider, here are few worth mentioning:
Handles – Unless you go with a hands-free bathroom faucet, the number and types of handles could sway your decision one way or the other. Whether that be choosing between one and two handles or the various styles available (lever, cross, wheel, etc), this can help in achieving a particular appearance you may have envisioned.
Height – While taller faucets tend to be more common in kitchen settings, the opposite is true with bathrooms, as the shorter faucets tend to be the more popular of the two. Nonetheless, you’ll notice there are a number of different heights to choose from.
Layout – Thus far in this blog post, many of the items are ones you have full control over. However, for our next item, it may be dependent on your existing countertop set-up (that is, if you’re looking for a simple faucet replacement). With this, I’m referring to centerset, widespread, single-hole and wall-mounted faucets.
In the end, there are more than a few attributes that may play a role in which faucet you ultimately end up purchasing. We highlighted a few of the more notable ones, but this is actually not even a complete list of everything! Once you begin browsing through bathroom faucets on the market, you’ll quickly see why this is true. If you’re in the beginning stages of a faucet replacement project or even a bathroom remodel and need some ideas on reliable faucets, don’t hesitate to give our team a call.
Time for a new bathroom faucet? Stine-Nichols can help!
Faucets are certainly something we regularly work with here at Stine-Nichols Plumbing. From new installations to repairs and everything in-between, we’re here to help with all of your faucet-related projects. Throughout this week’s blog post, we reviewed a few different items you’ll want to take into account when it comes time to purchase a new bathroom faucet. All in all, when referencing a new faucet purchase, you’re going to want reliability, durability and a look matching your vision for the space.
If you live in or near the Kansas City area and need a local plumber for an upcoming faucet project, we would be more than happy to lend a hand. To speak with a member of our team, feel free to give us a call at (816) 348-3481.