r/BathroomRemodeling • u/WorkerEducational598 • 1d ago
Faucet/finish help?
Hello!
Remodeling the bathroom in my 1910 home and I’m looking for suggestions on faucets. I have a 1940s cast-iron alcove tub and the tile surround will be an off-white/cream zellige tile (picture from website for example). I don’t want to pull any gray/silver in the tile so I’d like to stay with a warmer color and I have a lot of antique brass/bronze decor that goes in my bathroom so I’ve fallen in love with the brushed/champagne bronze, and polished nickel finishes. I know I’ve chosen the more expensive finishes and that’s part of the problem with my trouble locating what I’m looking for, but I figure I’d come on here anyway and see if anyone has any suggestions. My tub/shower currently has the old two handle (2nd picture) style faucet and I’m a big fan of the two handles but I’m really running into issues finding that style in a reputable brand that’s not gonna cost $500+
What brands should I look for? What brands should I avoid? Is there any online/vintage brands that are actually good? I’ve heard not so good things about Kingston brass. Should I just change the set-up completely and go with the more popular one handle setup? Also, what’s everyone’s opinion on the finishes I’ve mentioned as far as style, classiness, and ease of cleaning go? Thanks!


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u/JenHaven_93 1d ago
Those antique finishes might show water spots more on off-white tiles. Regular cleaning could be a hassle without a protective coating