A Roman Tub Faucet
Monday, October 12th, 2009There are simply so many choices of faucets for a bathroom available that it pays to get an idea of the various types of options that are out there before you walk into a store and find yourself dazzled with choice. Mixers, hand washers, wall mounted fixtures and more could all be part of the new look you’re after, or you may be looking for something that will give you some older world appeal.
When installing a new bathtub you will also have to decide on a new set of faucets that will complement the new tub. One of the choices that you might go for is a touch of elegance in a Roman tub faucet. These faucets are designed to go with a Roman style bathtub, but they will look good in a range of bathroom settings.
Roman tub faucets are a traditional look for a modern setting, although manufacturers are creating some very fresh and new looks with their Roman tub faucet lines. A Roman tub faucet is different to what we might consider a regular bathroom faucet in that it is mounted on the horizontal surface. Most bathtub faucets are vertically mounted on the wall above the tub.
 S Moen T922AZ Two Handle Roman Tub Faucet W/Handshower  US $599.84
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 GRAFF TWO HANDLE ROMAN TUB FAUCET BRUSHED NICKEL - NEW US $299.99
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 Danze D301571 Plymouth Two Handle Roman Tub Bath Faucet Chrome US $109.95
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 PEGASUS ABIGAIL ROMAN TUB FAUCET - NEW US $199.99
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 GROHE Allure ROMAN TUB FILLER FAUCET CHROME W/ HANDSHOWER DECK MOUNT 19302000 US $1,129.99
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 MOEN T912BN KINGSLEY 2 HANDLE LOW ARC ROMAN TUB FAUCET TRIM KIT W/HAND SHOWER US $430.00
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 MOEN T932ORB VESTIGE ROMAN TUB FAUCET TRIM KIT, OIL RUBBED BRONZE US $275.00
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 Danze Brandywood 2-H Roman Tub Faucet Trim D304668T NEW US $104.45
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 Matco Norca Ravello Roman Tub Faucet Filler w/ Shower US $145.00
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 Brushed Nickel Roman Tub Waterfall Bath Tub Faucet Widespread Vessel Sink 3 Hole US $58.95
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 Danze Brandywood Roman Tub Faucet Trim, Brushed Nickel US $195.00
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 MOEN T944BN TWO HANDLE ROMAN TUB FAUCET W/ HAND SHOWER TRIM KIT, BRUSHED NICKEL US $265.00
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You can expect your faucets to remain looking good and lasting well beyond the 20 year mark. Naturally, because the mounting is a specialized one you’re going to be limiting your choices in bathtubs, requiring one that can take the mounting, but that should only require an awareness that you will be looking for a Roman tub.
In general when you buy a Roman tub faucet they come with two handles for the hot and cold water controls. There is quite an array of choices available that can give a traditional or more modern charm, depending on your preference. A nice feature with many styles of Roman tub faucets is the faucet handles which are lever handles to give that old style charm and appeal. For a more regular style handle you can opt for the traditional four prong handles.
The hardware in your bathroom can sometimes be thrown in as an afterthought but its these small flourishes that really sets the bathroom apart from others and can make or break the look in a design perspective.
The major manufacturers all produce an impressive line of Roman tub faucets with names such as Pfister, Grohe, Delta, Kohler and Danze all reputable brands to look out for.