Oil Rubbed Bronze Lavatory Faucets
Are you thinking about giving your lavatory a revamp? If you are then it is worth it to consider investing money on some oil rubbed bronze bathroom faucet fixtures. As you will soon discover when you start to search for these types of faucets they are very unique in style and yet can add a touch of elegance to the room in which installed.
When you are looking for oil rubbed bronze faucets for use in any bathroom in your home then you will find that the colors in which they come vary. How dark the bronze has become following the oxidation process is dependent on the amount of copper used to make the bronze base metal for these faucets.
If the bronze faucets contain high amounts of copper in them then you will find that the finish on these types tend to be dark grey or even in some cases black.
Whereas the ones where only a small amount of copper has been used to make the bronze will cause the surface to turn a dark chocolate brown color instead.
But not only can these types of faucets in the bathroom make it look more elegant there are other advantages to be had from installation of these over those made say from nickel, chrome or stainless steel. These are covered in a material that helps to protect them from the damage that lime scale in the water can cause. So you will find that over time little or no discoloration occurs around the spigot where the water flows out into the sink or bathtub. Plus of course there is no chance of any kind of lime scale building up around the sides of the bath also.
The next advantage to installing any kind of oil rubbed bronze lavatory faucets is that the alloys used to construct these are considerably much stronger. You will find that when heated they are very malleable so they can be created into some really wonderful styles.
However, after the metal has had time to cool and the oxidation process helps to strengthen them further. So you will find that unlike other metals used to form faucets these type are much less prone to scratching and also to leaks over time.
Plus you will of course discover that these types of faucets will last for many years to come and the only reason that you may decide to replace them in the future is because you feel the style has become a little outdated and not because they have become tarnished.
However you need to be aware that these like other faucets in your bathroom will need to be looked after properly. Failure to look after them can actually lead to the look of them becoming tarnished. But when it comes to caring for these types of faucets you will find it a lot easier. All you must do is regularly apply a layer of good quality furniture wax to the surface of them. It is important that after applying any new wax to the surface of these oil rubbed bronze faucets that you allow it several minutes to dry out. Then it is simply a case of just removing any excess from the surface by rubbing gently with a soft cotton cloth.
If after reading the above you are now much keener to purchase some oil rubbed bronze lavatory faucets for your home then there are certain factors that you must take into consideration. Below we take a look at just what some of these are.
Factor 1 – What Style Of Faucet Is Currently Installed?
When it comes to replacing your current faucets with new oil rubbed bronze ones then ideally you want ones that will fit over the holes left by the current set. If the current faucets when removed leave three holes in the tub or sink then you will need to replace these with either center or widespread faucet sets instead. However if you intend to go for the center set then make sure that you purchase accessories, such as a base plate, that allow any gaps created by the previous faucets after removal can be covered up.
Factor 2 – Look at the Height of the Faucet
For the lavatory type faucets then ones that measure to a height of between 3 and 6 inches should be more than sufficient. However there are ones that curve much higher and measure up to 10 inches. Only use this type if you are looking to direct more of the water towards the center of the bath tub or sink and which are relatively deep.
Factor 3 – How Much Should You Spend?
As you will soon discover when it comes to any kind of oil rubbed bronze lavatory faucets the prices vary greatly from one company to another. Plus of course the amount of copper that is used in their construction and the process used to create the finish on these faucets can affect how much they cost. Expect to pay at least $200 for the typical fixture. However, these can easily cost you $300 and more. This is about 2x more than the typical chrome faucet. However, this extra cost is well worth it because they look much more elegant and last much longer.
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