You have that terrific new Roman Bath Tub and now it is time to finish the look of your bath with a new or replacement Roman Tub Faucet. These are also called whirlpool tub faucets. The choices are endless so it is best to start with some basic decisions.
Whether your bathroom has a Roman Bath Tub, a whirlpool tub or a Jacuzzi Jetted Tub all of the choices still need to be made. For example; do you want your Roman Tub Faucet to include a handheld sprayer? Do you want separate water faucet handles or a single lever style (similar to what is used in many kitchens)? What type of finish do you want on your tub faucets? The finish should be coordinated with all of the other hardware finishes in your Master Bath. Some choices include oil rubbed bronze, traditional polished chrome, brushed nickel, polished nickel, antique copper, a ceramic and chrome mix, and even gold tone. Does the manufacturer offer all the accessories in matching styles and finishes?
Another design choice is the type of spout you want to use. This is such a personal choice – think of how each family member may want to use the roman bath tub. The choices range from the wide mouth low waterfall roman tub faucet type, to the Teapot design, to the high graceful arch, to the lower less obvious arch. There are many variations on each of these themes and you would do well to carefully consider all the faucets in the bathroom to help complete the look you seek. There are styles from Victorian to Contemporary, to Arts and Crafts, and to European style. There is something for every budget and taste!
Most importantly you must come up with a budget range for your new Roman Tub Faucets. They can range from under $100 to well over $1000. Most of the better quality sets are in the $200 to $500 price range. Remember to include the cost of the valves and connection hardware that is installed under the tub – this is what connects your roman tub faucet set to your home’s water supply.Finally if your tub is already installed you need to select items that will fit in the pre-drilled holes the roman bath tub has in place for the faucets.
You can see that if you make some of the above choices early on, then your selection while still large, is of a more manageable size. This will make what seems like an overwhelming task – into a task that is fun and rewarding to do. Remember that your tub is a major feature (and future selling point) of your master bath, but sure to choose wisely so that that your roman tub faucet becomes a true accent point in the this important room in the house.
Now it is time to select from the many manufacturers og roman tub faucets. These include Delta, Moen, Kohler, Price Pfister, Danze, and some high quality but lesser know brands like Hansgrohe, Kingston and Grohe.