Thursday, February 14, 2008

Tips For Buying Great Bathroom Faucets

Is your bathroom looking a bit drab but you can't afford to pay for a total overhaul? Or maybe you're going for a total overhaul in your bathroom. In either case one of the key aspects of redecorating your bathroom are the faucets you're going to use. These items are used daily in your bathroom so it's best that they're not old and ugly - it's the last thing you'd want a guest to see. Or to have to use for that matter.

If you're working to a tight budget then you may make a move towards the cheapest faucets you can find in your local hardware store. Before you start forking over your money for these cheap faucets you should take some things into consideration. To buy a faucet worth owning you should:

* Check the warranty. If there's no warranty then it's going to be more expensive in the long run if the faucet develops a fault.

* What do you use your sink or tub for? Make sure the faucets will suit the needs of your family and their bathroom habits.

* Choose a material that will require as little maintenance as possible - brushed chrome usually requires the least amount of maintenance.

* Faucets come in several configurations - make sure the one you buy will fit in the spaces provided on your sink.

Once you get the faucets home it's time to fit them. The quickest and easiest way to do this is to simply call a plumber and have them do the work for you.

You may, however, wish to do this yourself. If this is the case then make sure you shut off the water valves in your home before attempting the faucet replacement. Has the valve ever been turned or used? What if it snaps off? You'll wind up paying a small fortune in emergency plumbers fees so treat the valve with some WD40 before putting any pressure on it.

Once your new faucets are fitted you can stand back and admire how they've added to your bathroom overall.

Your bathroom faucets are going to be used every single day. Don't you want to make sure they complement your bathroom and not lower the tone of the room? Which faucets should you get for the bathroom? Check out BathroomCentral.com for more information

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