How to Select a Bath Faucet Bath faucets are some of the most important pieces in home décor. A well planned bathroom can be given that extra bit of style it needs from the right faucet and shower unit. Want a bathroom with classic upscale style? Consider installing a vessel bowl sink and faucet along with a claw foot tub, complete with floor mounted tub faucet with suspended shower. Want something more modern? Get rid of the tub completely and arrange a series of wall emitters in a walk in shower. 1. Is the sink a 4 inch or 8 inch center set? 2. Is the styling of the bathroom more traditional? 3. What finish would you like? 4 inch Center set 4 inch center set faucets are by far the most prevalent style of faucet. 4 inch center set simply means that the distance between the centers of the outer most faucet holes measures 4 inches 4 inch center set faucets are most easily identified by the fact that they almost always feature a base plate. The exception to this rule is the 4 inch mini spread which feature handles and spout free of a base plate

4 inch center set faucets are available in a number of styles and handle configurations. These include goose neck, waterfall, teapot, and porcelain handle 8 inch Center set 8 inch center set faucets are a popular style in which the spout and handles of the faucet are not connected by a base plate 8 inch center set faucets measure a distance of 8 inches between the centers of the outside holes 8 inch center set are considered to convey a greater sense of style than their 4 inch counterpart Many customers like 8 inch center set faucets due to them being much easier to clean, since all parts are separated and spread out Vessel bowl faucets are a specialty style faucet used with vessel bowl sinks. Vessel bowl sinks resemble large bowls/basins sitting on top of the vanity. Because of this vessel bowl faucets are built as tall single handle cylinders with a spout Vessel bowl faucets are sought after by customers looking for an old world style water basin look to the vanity, but with a modern faucet.

Roman tub faucets are similar in appearance to an 8 inch center set faucets though they are made for Roman, Garden, and Whirlpool tubs Roman tub faucets provide a number of elegant styles all while still providing ample water supply to the tub Roman tub faucets are mounted to the deck of the tub and sometimes include sprayers. There are some variations that need to be wall mounted above the tub.Lab Husky Mix Puppies For Sale Ontario Tub and shower faucets consist of three main parts. Lutron BlindsThe shower head and arm, the valve assembly and controls, and the tub spoutHouse For Sale In New Katarian Rawalpindi These faucets are available in single, double, and three handle configurations Kits are available both with and without tub spouts

Tub / Shower kits purchased online may not include the wall valve. Tub / Shower sets  sold within stores will come with the valve and matching controls in the box Shower heads are available in a large number of styles, finishes, and functionality. This includes models with multiple heads, spray wands, and low flow options Many modern shower heads feature a number of selectable spray patterns. This is to allow you to pick exactly the right amount of pressure for your needs Rain head shower heads feature a large surface area sprayer allowing water to fall passively Changing a shower head is far easier than changing the shower valve within the wall. Shower arms are typically  ½ inch thread, making shower heads easily switchable during décor changes or moves Shower wands mount to the existing shower arm and can be pulled down or left in place during use as you desire Claw foot tub faucets mount from either the floor or an armature near the wall The use of a claw foot tub requires some forethought in regards to plumbing.

Consult a licensed plumber before any modifications If you intend to have a shower with the tub look at a faucet with a suspended shower ring. These rings are supported from the shower neck as well as from the ceiling Claw foot tubs range in looks from traditional tub spouts as well as more unique looks like wands on receivers Shower systems allow for diverse and unique bath configurations. Ceiling and wall emitters are all possible Steam and multi-emitter units are two of the most commonly requested styles of shower system Shower systems will require special plumbing considerations. Using existing wall valves will not always be possible Valves, trim, heads, and emitters are often sold separately to allow for the greatest possible versatility. Always consult a Kitchen and Bath associate before purchase This was just a quick overview of the many types of bath faucets available. If you have any further questions about one of these types or any others don’t hesitate to ask them below.

Replacing old tub with shower only My wife and I are buying a home built in the mid 70's that has bathtubs only.  I plan on doing the remodel myself but have never done much plumbing and what I have done was many years ago.  I would also note that the house is in the country and we are not required to have any permits or such.  I'm ripping out the old tub and plan on installing a tiled shower but need good instructions on plumbing for the new shower and recommendations on what I should do about the drain for the new tiled shower. (floor is concrete slab) Welcome to the community and congrats on your new home purchase. Let's get you started. Obviously, once the tubs are ripped out your fist step is going to be changing the location of the existing drain outlet. To ensure proper drainage and proper slope of the floor new shower drain needs to be centrally located. Having said this is a home built on slab in mid 70’s cast iron pipe is to be expected – be prepared and make sure you have tools and materials needed to work with this type of pipe.

Jackhammer and sawzall with bi metal blade are must haves for this type of project. When making an opening in the concrete slab for the new P trap, position the opening strategically around the new connection point’s . Goal is to minimize unnecessary concrete work-keep in mind any concrete removed needs to be filled back before new shower can go in place. Also if this is the one way drain (nothing past the tub) you can leave the old pipe and P trap in the concrete. Be careful and watch for the water lines. It is not uncommon with on slab homes to have underground water lines. These lines are typically placed along the drain pipes; they are type K copper and are real bear to repair. Cast iron is still required by code for most underground sewer installations. Regardless of the requirements and need for permits you should continue this good practice and make your new connections with cast iron. Transitioning from cast to PVC it’s almost always prone to leaks.

And this is not a place where you want to have leaks. You need a P trap – don’t try to make turns with regular 90 elbow, you need a p trap to prevent gasses from backing up. Just in case this is how P trap looks like; Your new connection from the existing pipe to the new fitting (P-trap) is going to be hub free. Couplings used for this type of connection need to be rated for underground repair applications. These are called strong back no hub couplings. And I think that’s It, I got it all covered. If you any additional questions please feel free to post back – we are here to help. Thanks for all of the great info!  Now for another wild question...My wife now has an idea of completely re-arranging the bathroom layout which would mean moving the toilet and shower.  Would this be wise...possible...difficult????? My first thought in reading your question was that pre-made shower bases are available to directly replace a bath tub. ), stock models which have the drain at the end at the same location as the tub drain.

you can find many more options, like this: The obvious benefit here is that you would avoid a lot of the concrete work and the risk of hitting water lines.  If you want a tile base though, then you have some digging to do. Moving the toilet and shower to different parts of the room will require a lot of concrete demo and repair. That's up to what you want.  A plumber would do this for you no problem, so it's certainly possible.Well, busting up concrete slabs is fairly simple but not easy work.  The same goes for pouring the slab repair concrete. Anyway, I just thought I would give you another option.  You can still tile the shower surround if you want. If you want a tile shower base, ChrisFixit has done an excellent series of posts on "Steps for construction of a shower pan from scratch". Once you have the walls framed and a base in, it's time to set up the walls.  BlakeTheDiyGuy has done a superb video in his post "Shower Repair/Replace". I hope this helps,

Hi, My boyfriend and I just recently bought a 70s home as well and I am thinking of updating our only bathroom in the house. I am planning on sticking with the current floor plan. The things I would do are to replace the sink with a pedestal sink and  taking out my current tub and replacing it with a shower only. So, I figured I won't really need to do much plumbing. Is this assumption right? Also, I read your suggestion about replacing the tub with a pre-made shower base. How long would it take to finish if we opt to install the pre-made base instead of tiling the floor?  Hi Tamara,Replacing the tub with a shower pan wouldn't be too difficult as long as the existing drain matches the required location for the new shower pan.Once the shower pan is attached to the drain, tiling the shower surround is almost like any other tile job ... except you'll use waterproof WonderBoard as your backing.You can add two coats of RedGard Waterproof and Crack Prevention Membrane to ensure the joints in you backing are water tight.