It can be difficult to choose the right bathroom faucet for your home, especially with so many configurations, styles, and features available. Here are five easy steps to help you select the right bathroom faucet. shop now for a new bathroom faucet store, keep in mind your specific needs, budget, and stylistic preferences – as well as the sink you’re planning on installing it on!
Start by choosing a water-saving faucet for your bathroom
You can help to reduce your monthly water bill by choosing a water-saving bathroom faucet with a lower rate of gallons per minute (gpm). It’s a great choice for those who are environmentally conscious, as well as budget-conscious. You may need to install a faucet with a lower flow rate depending on your state – check with your state authorities for more information.
With American Standard, you can choose from 1.5 gpm commercial faucets all the way down to 0.5 gpm impressive faucets.
Performance regardless of flow rate.
In addition, many faucets are EPA Water-Sense Certified, meaning that they are designed to save water, and pressure-compensating aerators provide a powerful flow. With a flow rate of 1.2 gallons per minute (gpm), faucets use 45% less water than models with a flow rate of 1.5 gpm.
Choosing the right configuration
The number of sink holes available, and the distance between them, are important things to consider if you’re just replacing the faucet on your existing sink. If you’re remodeling the sink, consider which style you prefer.
This type of faucet has separate left and right handles, as well as a spout, with holes drilled 6 to 12 inches apart. Widespread faucets have an elegant, upscale look and feel.
Sinkholes are drilled four inches apart with a centerset faucet. These compact faucets save space and are great for smaller bathrooms.
Sinks with just a center hole are often fitted with single-hole faucets. These faucets take up the least amount of space on your bathroom sink and are available in a wide variety of designs.
Designed to clear the height of an above-counter vessel sink, vessel sink faucets are taller, allowing them to sit higher on your counter in your bathroom.
You can save space in your bathroom with wall-mounted faucets, as well as add an unexpected and attractive design element.
Take into account your design preferences
Choosing the right faucet for your bathroom design style is important – it adds beauty and elevates what is otherwise an ordinary space.
The traditionalist can add sophistication by selecting a faucet that offers all the great features and design styles, but with a timeless design that will never go out of style. These traditional faucets offer all the great features and design styles, but with a timeless design that will never go out of style.
For a modern bathroom, geometric shapes, clean lines, and simple silhouettes are used to create interest and aesthetics.
Traditional designs combine with an updated twist in traditional transitional faucets. These versatile designs look beautiful in nearly any bathroom and sit somewhere between traditional and modern.
Make sure your faucet is durable by choosing a quality one
A new bathroom faucet is an easy way to update the look of your bathroom, but that doesn’t mean you don’t want it to last as long as possible. It is important to choose a faucet that is durable and high quality since it is one of the most frequently used items in the bathroom. American Standard provides tarnish and scratch-resistant finishes, so they will always be beautiful.
The fifth step is to look for helpful added features
In order to get the job done faster so you can get back to what you really enjoy, buying a faucet that’s easy to install is an excellent idea, regardless of whether you’re a beginner or near-professional. Many drains come with a Speed Connect Drain – a pre-assembled drain that can cut your installation time dramatically, with only four parts to deal with, compared to a standard drain with up to 14 parts.
A faucet that complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be the best option for someone who has mobility issues, arthritis, or any other issue that makes it difficult to operate faucets.
Check out all the ADA compliant faucets
The American Standard faucets come with ceramic disc-valve cartridges that ensure drip-free operation for a lifetime.
