Friday, April 10, 2009

Replacing Shower Tub Faucet

Change, they say is the only thing that remains constant, whether in your life or in your house. Sometimes this change becomes inevitable, sometimes it may be to palliate the dreariness in a certain place. Either way, replacing shower tub faucet is not something we can maintain a detached character to.

Considering the ubiquity of shower tub faucets, it's hard to remain ignorant about their replacement process. I'm sure you may have replaced that tired-looking fixture in your bathroom too. But did you treat it just like any other generic fixture in your inanimate space, or were you all gung-ho about installing something that could freeze traffic.

If you too are keen to push the envelope just a little further, make sure you settle down on your favorite sofa, grab that piping hot cuppa of coffee, and read what follows. Trust me; the quotidian drabness in your bathroom is sure to be drowned forever.

Your Task Cut Out

The massive assortment of faucets flooding Home Improvement Stores does not make your task of finding the best any easier. It's just not the shape and size that we are referring to here; there?s a staggering array of styles and finishes too.

Since it's rather hard to get your head around this hugely overwhelming task, here's what you must bear in mind before embarking on a shower tub faucet replacement exercise:

  • Size does matter: For once, it does. When you set off on a shopping spree, take the old faucet along with you. Make sure you are absolutely clear about the measurements when your choices are setting mouse clicks aflutter online.
  • Dripping style from every pore: Faucets with fine lines and beautiful curves enhance the appeal of modern bathrooms, while the more decorative varieties make traditional spaces come alive.
  • Fight to the finish: Stainless steel, brushed nickel, chrome or oil rubbed bronze, they burnish the aura of the space like never before.
  • Safety first: In this mad rush to create a sight to behold, make sure you do not sequester very important safety considerations to a corner. In-built scald protection is not something you can treat flippantly.

So are you ready to hit the stores with a vengeance? Good luck!

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