Plumbing 101 - Faucets

There are plenty of elements to plumbing from pipes to bathtubs and that's why plumbing 101 covers so much ground. But this articles going to look at faucets and fill you in on what you need to know.

Faucets come in almost every size and shape you can image. You'll need to consider this when choosing.

1. Handles Choose from one or two handle faucets. It's truly a personal choice there is no benefit or disadvantage to either style. Single does offer a very quick water temperature adjustment. 2. Style If you have a big bold sink then place a big bold faucet on it. Then again if the sink is small use small faucets. The faucet should direct the water to the center of the bowl. Tall goosenecks work great especially with a sprayer. Make sure that your new taps meat the current centers. 3. Finish Choose a finish that is guaranteed to last a long time. There are many low maintenance finishes that will compliment your room. And no longer are you limited to boring old chrome. 4. Dripless Faucets Choose a faucet with a guarantee that it will remain dripless for life. That means you'll never have the cost of replacing a tap when it begins to drip. Dripping isn't just annoying it is a total waste of water. The ceramic disc valving uses a disc that is made of very hard ceramic that doesn't' leak because it doesn't wear out. 5. Scald Protection This is a nice feature worth considering. Hot limit safety stops have adjustable settings that restrict the distance the handle can be moved. It's a great option for homes with young children. The pressure balance valve works a little different by protecting the user from drastic changes in temperature. And the thermostatic valves let you select your favorite temperature on a dial that is really easy to use. 6. Choose A Brand Choose a brand that has a reputation in the industry for producing top quality faucets. Moen is one of those companies.

Whether you are designing a brand new home or planning to remodel a room don't overlook your faucets. Switching out those old ratty faucets for a modern set can really modernize your bathroom or kitchen. And with so many styles to choose from you'll have not trouble finding the perfect set.

Whether you want to mount them on the deck or wall, whether you want a center set or single handle. Whether you want gold or chrome. Your options are endless. The faucets of today play an integral role in the room's décor so don't miss the opportunity to let your faucets shine through.

Gone are the days where a boring chrome faucet will do. Today your faucet screams personality whether in your bathroom or kitchen and all the new finishes help it make that statement. So if there's one lesson you take away from plumbing 101 it's that your faucets need to be an integral part of your room!