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What tub faucet is used with clawfoot tubs?
If the clawfoot tub you’ve chosen has vertical faucet holes in the wall underneath the rim (either on one end or in the middle of one side) you’ll need this style of faucet. Rim-mount faucets: Like tub wall-mount faucets, rim-mount faucets attach directly to the tub.
Who makes clawfoot tub faucets?
Clawfoot Tub Faucets
- Kingston Brass (421)
- Elements Of Design (285)
- California Faucets (39)
- Rohl (36)
- Perrin and Rowe (31)
- Signature Hardware (29)
- Newport Brass (7)
- Graff (6)
Can you use a wall mounted faucet with a freestanding tub?
Wall-mounted faucets connect to the water lines behind the wall, with no exposed pipes. They work well with freestanding tubs or alcove tubs, provided the tub is installed close to the wall on at least one side.
Where does the faucet go on a freestanding tub?
Freestanding faucets are installed on the floor next to the tub, wall-mounted faucets are installed inside an adjacent wall directly over the tub, and deck-mounted faucets are mounted on the rim of the tub.
Can I use a bathroom sink faucet for a tub?
Can a Sink Faucet be used for a Tub? A tub faucet should have a higher flow rate than a sink faucet. The standard bathroom sink faucet only has a flow rate of about one gallon per minute, which is fine. You’re only using the sink for basic hygiene like washing hands and brushing teeth.
How much is a claw foot tub worth?
Clawfoot tubs prices depend on size and design. Most cost between $500 and $1,500.
How do I know what kind of faucet I have?
Let’s look at how to do it now.
- Find the logo. The first and easiest way to find out the brand of your kitchen faucet will be if you can locate the logo somewhere on it.
- Find a model number.
- Count the splines on the broach and measure the stem.
- Distinguishing features.
- Use a broach gauge.
How do you date a cast iron clawfoot tub?
Look at the underside of the tub for a mold number. If you don’t find one, search around the faucet and spigot fixtures and on the inside of the clawfoot. A mold number will help you find out who the manufacturer was, which will help you date the tub’s approximate year of origin.