Bathtub Taps

Choosing the right bathtub taps used to be quite simple, if not an uninteresting task. Today however, with the countless options of bathtub taps, including ceiling-mounted spouts, the search for the perfect bathtub taps or faucets has become rather more complicated. There are some helpful tips that will narrow down the options, but first things first, and that is keeping in mind the bathtub type you have or may want.

If you’re bathtub is freestanding, then you’ll need a freestanding bathtub faucet as well. Keep in mind that your bathtub faucet must be a perfect match for your bathtub, and will both be aesthetically functional. Understand that if you’re eyeing or you already own an older or antique tub faucet, the sizes have already changed in the past fifty years. You may require a custom-sized or vintage faucet to fit the “classical soaker” you have.

Choosing Bathtub Faucets

There are certain things to keep in mind when picking out that ideal bathtub faucet for your bathtub. Here are some tips to help you choose the right one:

Quality Counts

You may have to pay upfront, but purchasing quality these days means that they’re much affordable than they were before. Look for faucets with “all-brass body” as opposed to the chrome- or brass-plated ones.

Remember that tub faucets have bigger flow rate than usual household faucets. This means that you cannot use kitchen faucets as tub faucets. Tub faucets must have ¾-inch water supply line, in contrast to the 1/2 –inch for other household faucets. A number of bathtubs hold nearly sixty-gallons of water, so you may want faucets that can do the job in lesser time.

Styles

Always keep in mind your bathroom’s style when choosing bathtub faucets. If you’re bathroom has a modern theme, then don’t buy a “Victorian-era” type of faucet. Pick the tub faucets and bathroom sinks all at once to match up the look.

Finishes

Today’s bathtub faucets come in a variety of finishes, which ranges from the typical polished chrome to brushed or polished brass, copper, gold, nickel, and even white and black. Always keep the whole theme of the bathroom in mind, since harmony with the design and colors will be important to come up with a lovely and synchronized bathroom. Also, try to coordinate all the hardware in your bathroom, including towel bars, toilet-paper holders, sinks, and faucets.


Showerheads

Aside from bathtub faucets, showerheads are another option that can be useful for the bathtub. It’s not only a soothing way of washing, but also helps rinse off remaining shampoo and soap from the body, giving you a fresher and cleaner feel.

Wall-Mount Faucets

If the bathtub doubles as a shower, then wall-mount faucets are the most practical options. Additionally, if the bathtub is placed against the wall, wall-mounted faucets will save room without sacrificing the style.

Deck-Mount Faucets

These types of bathtub taps are mounted on flat surfaces around one’s tub or a deck. You may encounter the term “Roman tub faucet”, which is typically deck-mounted and has an “arching spout”. Choose if you need two handles, for hot and cold options, or a one-handle design. Those with kids or an elderly using the bathroom, then single-handle faucets can be trouble-free to operate.

Floor-Mount Faucets

Floor-mount faucets are for “freestanding bathtubs”, like claw-foot bathtubs or its modern counterparts. Floor-mount faucets emerge from the floor having exposed pipes. They can also rise on top of the tub’s rim, or can come through hole that will be drilled in the bathtub. Either way, those who love the look of “exposed pipes” will find this type most preferable.

Choosing bathtub taps these days are quite interesting and challenging. By keeping these simple steps in mind, getting the perfect match and fit for your bathtub will be a breeze.