Bathroom Plumbing - Fixtures, Installation, and Repair
The modern bathroom is thankfully, a distant relation of washrooms of yore. It is no longer a drab, colorless, matchbox sized room hidden in the farthest corner of the house. It is increasingly becoming one of the most “done up” spaces in the home. With a limitless choice of bathroom fittings and fixtures including sinks, bath tubs, faucets, shower heads all available in a mind numbingly varied range of materials from copper, chrome and steel to wood and glass and even gold and platinum plated for an ultra luxurious look, there’s really no reason not to flaunt this room.
Bathroom Sinks
Perhaps the most number of choices are to be found for bathroom sinks. No longer restricted to porcelain, they come in every imaginable color, shape and texture. Period styles have made a comeback with more classic shapes taking center stage in the bathroom. Pedestal shapes are an ever popular choice, but now vintage décor lovers can also choose from materials like distressed copper which when tastefully mixed with aged brass and copper fixtures like faucets can give a lovely, old world feel.
Keep individual needs of family members in mind while choosing a bathroom sink. Vessel sinks can easily fit into a counter and coupled with a tall faucet are ideal for tall people. If your bathroom space is limited, go in for a pedestal sink. Custom, one of a kind sinks are growing in popularity and are not as expensive as you think. Once your very own personalized sink has been designed and created, hire the services of a qualified bathroom plumbing technician to handle its installation. Shiny faucets, whether wall mounted or attached to the sink, are another essential bathroom décor feature.
Fascinating faucet fact: If your faucet leaks at the rate of a drop per second, that’s a whopping 2500 gallons of water down the drain (literally!) every year. Change the washer to fix a leaking faucet. Or, call a plumber in Austin if you don't want to take that job on by yourself!
Bathtubs and Shower Heads
Generally the longest lasting of bathroom fixtures – they can last for up to 50 years with a little care – bathtubs are also viewed as a focal point of the decor of the bathroom. Period style claw-footed tubs made of cast iron or cultured marble are always in vogue. Sleek, modern shapes in steel are also popular. Bathtubs are usually installed in the early phases of house construction, usually before the walls come up. So, if you are planning on changing your bathtub, go in for a smaller sized one or you’ll find yourself having to tear down a couple of walls just to get it into the bathroom! As with sinks, it is essential to consider ergonomics while choosing a bathtub. A small built person, for example, would need a shallower tub with built in arm rests and a back support system that is contoured to support him or her. Couples who enjoy soaking together would prefer a larger made-for-two bath tub. Don’t hesitate to try out a few models in the showroom before installation.
Toilets
Another critical, but often overlooked bathroom fixture is the lowly toilet. You’ll never fully understand how important this foot soldier of the bathroom community is until you have a clogged toilet bowl or a leaking toilet on your hands! As with bathtubs and sinks, you will be spoilt for choice in selecting a toilet. From vintage pull chain models to the more sophisticated remote controlled ones, you can choose from any number of styles to suit your needs.
A leaking toilet is one of the more common bathroom problems. You can test for a toilet leak by adding a little food color to the water tank. If the color appears in the toilet bowl within 15 minutes, you have a leaking toilet situation. To avoid toilet clogs in the first place, avoid flushing trash –including tampons and baby diapers -down the toilet. Call a qualified toilet plumbing technician to fix problems with your toilet quickly and efficiently.
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