Plumbing FixturesA List to Organize Your Needs
Plumbing Fixtures… Bathrooms, Kitchens, Laundry Rooms, and Outdoor Fixtures have you ever stopped to think about how many different plumbing fixtures are in every modern home today? Many people wait to start thinking about plumbing fixtures after they are well into their project. The problem with this approach is just like your door hardware and electrical fixtures, all these items work together in color and finish and definitely style to create that special one of a kind look and feel for your home. Since our choices are no longer limited to brass and white porcelain you will be amazed at the choice of materials and finishes available to you today!
 Fixture AllowanceMost General Contractors will create an allowance in their price for homeowner selection of plumbing fixtures, so I always recommend to my clients that they begin the process of defining their plumbing fixture needs and start shopping for the best ones at the best prices almost as soon as they begin their projects. Let’s start by listing the different areas of the home and grouping some types of common fixtures used in those areas.
Bathrooms
• Faucets • Shower Valves & Heads • Steam Showers • Shower Modules • Tub Modules • Tub & Shower Doors • Toilets • Bidets • Drain Assemblies • Soap Dispensers
Kitchens
• Farm Sinks • Sink Faucets • Pot Fillers • Drain Assemblies • Soap Dispensers • Garbage Disposals
Laundry
• Laundry Tubs • Laundry Faucets • Washer Valve Box
Miscellaneous & Outdoors
• Bar Sink • Bar Sink Faucets • Frost proof Hydrants • Yard Hydrant • Pond Pumps
Who Will Make Your Choices?So you see when it comes to the choices that will need to be made for plumbing fixtures in your project, there is a lot to think about and either you make the choices or someone else is going to make them for you. I suggest you start by making a list of rooms and areas in your new home or project that require plumbing and then note in each room the products from the list above you think might be included so you can begin the process of selecting the perfect pieces for your project without being overwhelmed walking through a store.
 At Home ConvenienceMy links will give you great resources to shop at your convenience with list in hand and the ability to refer back to this section to make sure you are covering all your needs.
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