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.
 Price Pfister Avalon Pump-Style Roman Tub Faucet w/Rough In Valve & Handles  US $169.95
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 DELTA ROMAN TUB FAUCET WIDESPREAD GOLD BRASS US $190.00
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 Pottery Barn Cole Roman Tub Faucet Antique Bronze...NEW US $99.00
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 MOEN Monticello Hi-Arc Roman Tub Chrome Faucet T952 NEW US $116.95 |
 Glacier Bay Edgewood 2-Handle Roman Tub Faucet in Brushed Nickel US $120.00
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 Kohler K-T10278-4 Two Handle Roman Tub Faucet Trim, CP US $60.00
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 Waterfall Roman Bath Tub Faucet Mixer Tap Chrome 6101 US $74.02
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 MOEN T910CP ROMAN TUB FAUCET TRIM KIT US $149.95
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 Price Pfister SAXTON Roman Tub Faucet Tuscan Bronze US $199.29
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 Price Pfister SAXTON Roman Tub Faucet Tuscan Bronze US $189.47
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 Waterfall Roman Tub Faucet with Hand Held Shower 6142 US $115.00
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 Waterfall Roman Tub Faucet with Hand Held Shower 6152 US $126.59
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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.