Mountain Plumbing Products

Back in 1997 Mountain Plumbing Products was founded with McAlpine and Company a very respected leader in plumbing products. They began by offering decorative sink strainers, disposer flanges, and other kitchen accessories.

Since those early days and their basic beginnings they have continued to grow and expand their products and today they are known and recognized around the world.

So how were they able to become so successful so quickly? Well they started by listening to their customers and today they continue to listen to the demands of their customers around the globe. They also work very hard to stay ahead with new development and innovative ideas and designs. And what they are really known for is their fountains so here are some great tips to help you choose the right Mountain Plumbing faucets for you.

Let's start with recognizing quality. Never be afraid to pay for a quality faucet. It's not only going to last a great deal longer it's instantly recognizable in the overall quality. It will have a smoother valve mechanism, a heavier handle, and a more durable finish. It will look stylish whether it's for the kitchen or bath.

Now here are 6 steps to help you choose the perfect quality faucet for you.

1. You can save about $60 by purchasing a faucet that has two handles. It also gives you better ability to regulate the water temperature. The single handle faucets look a little better aesthetically but they cost more and don't give you the same ease of temperature adjustment. 2. Choose your finish. Chrome is the most affordable finishes but by no means the only finish. Choose gold plated or color enamel. Color enamel looks fabulous! The biggest drawback is that it does chip fairly easily. 3. PVD is a new finish type. It stands for physical vapor deposition and it is a higher quality finish than the plated finishes. The finish is actually vaporized onto the metal making it scratch and tarnish resistant. Available in brushed chrome, satin nickel, or oil rubbed bronze. Beautiful finishes! 4. When it comes to spouts your choices are endless. From the standard spout to some very intriguing spouts. Choose the right one for your décor. 5. There are actually four different kinds of faucets on the market. You need to understand each so you can pick the right one.

The compression valve uses rubber washers and eventually this style will leak although initially they cost less to buy.

The ball valve controls the temperature and the flow of the water using a steel ball. There are no washers and they are very easy to maintain.

The ceramic disk costs a little more but it is maintenance free and it will never leak so really it's a winner.

The cartridge faucet is similar to the ceramic disk but it has quite a big price tag attached to it.

Now that you understand faucet basics all that's left to do is choose the perfect Mountain Plumbing products for your home. Quality and affordability equals a win all the way around!