The Benefits of Brass Bathroom Fixtures

No bathroom remodel is complete without overhauling the faucets and fixtures, but which material should you use for yours?

For years, brass bathroom fixtures have been one of the industry’s standard materials for a variety of reasons, including their durability and versatility. Brass faucets, accessories, and other bathroom parts are known for lasting for years – much longer than some of the other materials used. For that reason, brass is worth its sometimes more expensive price tag.

Keep in mind when choosing brass fixtures that those with solid brass construction are much higher quality than fixtures with brass plating or a brass finish.

You can usually distinguish between the two because solid brass is a lot heavier. If you aren’t sure if the fixtures you want to use are solid brass, it’s a good idea to ask a professional plumber or contractor, who will likely be able to tell the difference. If you’re deciding whether to use brass fixtures in your newly upgraded bathroom, take a look at these benefits the material offers:

“It’s worth repeating: Solid brass is known for its durability.”

Durability
It’s worth repeating: Solid brass is known for its durability. Fixtures made from the material will last decades and can stand up to a lot of wear and tear those bathroom faucets and other parts are put through. In fact, brass fixtures almost always stand up to hot water damage and other corrosive environmental factors better than any other material, including plastic and steel. Plus, its sturdiness makes it hard to damage through daily use.

Versatility
Because brass is so often used in bathrooms, it’s simple to find almost any plumbing part or fixture made of the material, which makes replacing bathroom parts very easy. Plus, solid brass fixtures can be found in several different finishes, making them perfect for any style of bathroom, from vintage to modern. Take a look at some of the most common finishes:

• Chrome: Chrome is the shiny silver finish often found in contemporary or mid-century bathrooms. It’s one of the most common faucet finishes and fits in with a variety of bathroom styles. For instance, a chrome faucet may look great on a white vessel sink in a more modern space.
• Bronze: Bronze and oil-rubbed bronze fixtures are darker in color, which distinguishes them from other finishes. Oil rubbed bronze bathroom faucets have a cool visual texture that’s reminiscent of older styles, which makes them perfect for a vintage-style clawfoot tub or sink.
• Brass: Polished brass finishes aren’t used quite as often as chrome, but they look great in both vintage and modern bathrooms.
• Nickel: Nickel and brushed nickel finishes are warmer in tone and a little darker in color than chrome and brass finishes. Nickel is often more expensive than others, but it’s also durable, elegant, and perfect for a spa-style master bathroom.

Ease of use
Solid brass plumbing fittings and bathroom fixtures are also known for being easily bent and shaped. This means that despite a higher cost upfront, bathroom installations and maintenance will likely cost a little less because the material is so simple to work with.

Added value to your home
Because of its durability compared with other materials, brass bathroom fixtures will add value to your home – especially if you choose the material over cheap steel, zinc, or plastic ver