I don’t know why, but most people shy away from discussing bathrooms these days. Why?
Honestly speaking, I love bathrooms. Like, for real. They are one of the most underrated areas of the house.
But I like the fact that you are not one of them. You have decided to choose the right bathroom fixture for yourself, and I will help you through it.
If you are still deciding the budget, I suggest reading this first and then go back to the figures. But apart from budget, there are three primary things that you will want to consider if you wish to choose the best material for your bathroom fixtures.
So, let’s begin!
- Resilient Nature
For other spaces of your home, like the living room, or guest room, or even bedroom comfort should be your top priority. But when it comes to your bathroom, the functionality should be your top priority.
Hardware in bathrooms is touched over and over again and is wet for major parts of the day. The best-suited bathroom fixture will be resilient against all these factors, without significant degradation.
You want metals that can stand up to the moisture, common examples being brass, nickel, and bronze. Obviously, iron is a clear no, because it will oxidize and rust in exposure to water.
Glass has also been a popular choice for bathroom fixtures, but it often tends to get slippery, after being wet. So, don’t follow any trend blindly. Make a wise decision considering all the pros and cons
- Choosing the Design
Even though selecting designs is completely personal, I have a few suggestions. It is always nice to have a bathroom design that is fairly consistent in nature. Meaning, you do not want a modern, high-tech, multi-functionality shower, alongside a century-old toilet.
However, for fixtures and other hardware, since most of them are small, you can add your own personal touch to them. For instance, you can mix metals, paint or spray coats. But of course, the paint should be waterproof and must not blind glass.
- Costing and budget
We all desire modern and smart bathrooms that add a grand appeal to your house. But the fact that you have a limited budget, is also one of the many reasons why you are here, reading this. But here is the thing, you do not have to buy expensive fixtures and hardware to have a beautiful bathroom.
When it comes to costs, a lot of it is dependent on the material of your choice that we will discuss in the latter part of this article. However, if you are in search of a cost-friendly plumber and don’t know where to begin, you can explore Reece Plumbing. They also offer cost-effective bathroom products that will help you design your dream bathroom.
All the above three factors are directly related to the materials you choose for your bathroom fixtures. So, here’s a brief about all the available materials, so that you can make the final decision wisely.
- Brass
Brass might cost you a few extra dollars, but at the same time, it has several advantages, like, an all-faucet brass body is likely to last for many, many years. Plus, the brass bathroom faucet rarely leaks or corrodes.
- Stainless steel
Even though Brass remains the winner, you can also explore steel if you have a very limited budget. Of course, there are a few cons to steel as they don’t last as long as a good brass faucet, but it’s still better than iron.
- Zinc and Zinc Alloys
Probably the cheapest metal faucet to exist, and also the least durable of all the metal faucets. Yet people consider zinc because of its cost-friendly nature.
- Plastic
I never recommend plastic faucets as it has very limited longevity and does not give the required return on investment. The only advantage of plastic faucets is that they are the only faucets that do not contain any lead.
So, now that you know all that there is to know about selecting the best material for bathroom fixtures. It’s time for some action! Go get the best and revel in your private space.
