a Home ImprovementTips Simplify Your Bathroom FaucetInstallation (NAPSA)—If your bathroom is looking dated, but a total rehab is not in the budget, replacing select fixtures, faucets or hardwareis an } J a \ easy way to spruce up the most public of private places. For example, if you plan to keep the existing sink, you can breathe new life into your bathroom with a new faucet. In older homes, sink holes are most commonly spaced four inches apart (distance between the center of cold and hot water valves). To retrofit these fixtures, choose a standard design—either the allin-one unit center set or the fourinch mini-spread faucets (separate handles and spout). If you plan to replace the sink, many interior designers prefer an eight-inch widespread faucet, because of its flexibility and breadth of design options—from classic to contemporary to retro styles. In the past, a roadblock for many homeowners considering widespread faucets was thedifficult installation process and special tools require Now a new installation technology enables homeowners to upgrade their faucet to a more stylish design with minimaltime, tools andtoil. TwistPfit’, a patented installation system from Price Pfister, allows even a novice do-it-yourselfer to install the more contemporary and popular eight-inch widespread faucet with no special tools and in about half the time normally required for widespreadfixtures. The widespread faucet spout and valve bodies are easily installed from above the counter- Many designers prefer widespread fixtures, and now they are easierto install. top, eliminating the traditional need for basin wrenches and the tight squeeze underneath cabinets and sinks. The system also features pre-assembled parts, reducing the numberof loose pieces and complicated assembly. One of the hottest trends in home design is the use of natural materials such as metals, slate, natural stone and tile. To make sure your updates have “staying power,” choose one of the newest faucet finishes such as brushed nickel, copper or bronze. Then, for a designer look, choose accessories that match such as towel bars/rings, paper holders, robe hooks and even lighting. These options offer do-it-yourselfers the ability to create a custom designed look both in a bathroom as well as throughout the home. For more information on bathroom faucets and the TwistPfit” installation system, call 1-800Pfaucet (1-800-732-8238) or visit www.PricePfister.com.
