For many years, brass bathroom faucet have been one of the industry standard materials for a number of reasons, including their durability and versatility. Brass thermostatic bathroom faucets, fittings, and other bathroom components are known for their durability—much longer than some of the other materials used. For this reason, brass is worth the money, sometimes more.

When choosing brass fixtures keep in mind that fixtures with solid brass construction are much higher quality than those with brass plating or brass finishes.

You can usually tell the two apart because solid brass is much heavier. If you're not sure if the fixture you're using is solid brass, it's best to consult a professional plumber or contractor, who may be able to tell the difference. If you're deciding whether to use brass fixtures in your newly upgraded bathroom, check out these benefits the material offers:

durable

Durability Worth repeating: solid brass is known for its durability. Fixtures made from this material can last for decades and can withstand a lot of wear and tear from bathroom faucets and other components. In fact, brass fixtures will almost always withstand hot water damage and other corrosive environmental elements better than any other material, including plastic and steel. Also, its sturdiness makes it less prone to damage in daily use.

Versatility

Since brass is so often used in bathrooms, it's easy to find almost any plumbing component or fixture made from this material, making replacing bathroom parts a snap. Plus, the solid brass fixtures are available in a variety of different finishes, perfect for any style of bathroom from vintage to contemporary. Take a look at some of the most common finishes:

Chrome: Chrome is a shiny silver finish commonly found in contemporary or mid-century bathrooms. It is one of the most common faucet finishes and suits a variety of bathroom styles. For example, a chrome faucet might look great on a white vessel sink in a more modern space.

Bronze: Bronze and oil-rubbed bronze fixtures are darker in color, which sets them apart from other finishes. Oil Rubbed Bronze bathroom faucets have a cool visual texture reminiscent of older styles, which makes them perfect for a vintage-style clawfoot tub or sink.

Brass: Polished brass finishes are not used as often as chrome, but they look great in both vintage and modern bathrooms.

Nickel: Nickel and brushed nickel finishes are warmer and darker in tone than chrome and brass finishes. Nickel is often more expensive than other materials, but it's also durable, elegant, and perfect for a spa-inspired master bathroom.

Yuhuan Difeng Brass-Plastics Industry Co., Ltd. is a Brass Basin Faucets manufacturer in China. The company specializes in Thermostatic Bath Faucets and other products.