Spoilt For Choice With Bathtub Faucets
Bathtub Faucet Alternatives: Price Pfister, 803-638 Series 2 Handle Tub and Shower Faucet, Kingston Brass faucet (the Oil Rubbed Bronze Clawfoot Bathtub Wall Mount Tub Faucet), Danze D302521 Antioch Roman Tub Faucet and Delta Faucet RP42576PT Lockwood Pull-Up Diverter Tub Spout in Aged PewterChoosing tub and shower faucets is something that many people do not give much thought to. Whether you have a walk in bath tub, claw foot tub or drop in tub makes no difference: the faucet you choose gives it the finishing touch, which can be decorative as well as practical. Put simply, it is best to choose the bathtub faucet that sets off the rest of the tub in the best way. At the very least, it should blend in and not look totally out of place. For example, if you have an ultra modern bathroom and tub, a bulky aged bronze telephone style Roman tub faucet would look out of place. Within reason, though, most types of bathtub faucet will go well with most tubs. It stands to reason that having a tub faucet that matches the rest of the bathroom is preferable to having one that sticks out like a sore thumb, and shouts at you every time you walk in the room. With such a vast choice of faucets on the market in such a variety of styles, designs, materials and prices, there is little excuse for getting it totally wrong. So long as you don’t buy a faucet that is so cheap and badly made it only lasts a short while, then you should be okay. There are many manufacturers that make bathtub faucets, and if you stick to those with a good reputation, then you should be fine, whatever your budget. If your budget is not high, there are many examples like the Price Pfister, 803-638 Series 03 Two Handle Tub and Shower Faucet. This is sells at an economic price of under $30 if you shop around, but has the Price Pfister quality, and the ever popular polished chrome finish. By contrast you have the Kingston Brass faucet range. This includes distinctive products like the Oil Rubbed Bronze Clawfoot Bathtub Wall Mount Tub Faucet. This has adjustable swing arms antique cross handle. This comes from the Kingston Brass Victorian Collection, so is definitely not for the ultra modern bathroom. At more than $300 it is certainly not an economy faucet, but is built to last and look good, as well as providing additional bathroom decor. The porcelain index buttons provide a nice touch to this solid brass faucet from Kingston. Back to chrome, and a more expensive variant with distinctive style, the Danze D302521 Antioch Roman Tub Faucet with Soft Touch Personal Shower, Chrome. There is also a brushed nickel alternative, of this bathtub faucet, which has a personal shower with soft touch control, and a solid brass spout. Finally, and dropping in price again to less than $100, you might consider the Delta Faucet RP42576PT Lockwood Pull-Up Diverter Tub Spout in Aged Pewter. The pewter effect means that you have to think carefully about the way it blends with your bathroom, but if it fits well with your bathroom design, then the solid brass construction and pull up diverter spout may be worth considering in more detail. |