Faucet replacement

[user 7704]

Had a slight glitch with dropping something into the bathroom sink. I took the elbow off and the really thin metal pipe crumbled. Its not like the copper pipes. Brother says it's a thin tin piece. I decided that since both faucets look like crap I would replace them.

Question. I have the 3 hole 4 inch type. The faucet is all one piece. Lots of the replacement faucets are three piece. Does the one piece make ugly permanent marks on the vanity that can't be cleaned? I'm guessing I'm safer going with the one piece unit with 2 handles.

I was warned by my plumber not to get Price Pfister again. He says that Moan or Delta are his choices.

Any comments?.

 

[Mountain trapper]

Actually your husband is supposed to know this stuff Robin. Tell him to get off his ass and fix it.
Ha ha. Just joking.

 

[user 7704]

That would definitely be a cluster. Ive decided to go with one with a base like I have so that there wont be any 20 year old marks from the existing faucets showing on the vanity. It will be safer.

 

[user 7704]

Oh FYI. I have been told by numerous builders and plumbers to never buy products that say "made specifically for Home depot". Instead of brass fittings. they use plastic. The floor tiles are thinner than the regular tile. Carpet is a cheaper grade, etc. I don't shop at Home Depot, but wanted to pass that along.

 

[Brent S]

Just about everything made today is thinner and lighter, and ultimately disposable. I built a house for my son not too long ago. He picked out a bath vanity that came with the sink and faucet. When I went to install it I had all my tools ready but then discovered it was a tool less installation. The pipes just slide into the fittings and seal with an ORing. The mounts had large plastic knobs you can tighten with your hand. It hasn’t leaked in a couple years now, but I was surprised at what cheap junk is out there now.

 

[user 7704]

Just about everything made today is thinner and lighter, and ultimately disposable. I built a house for my son not too long ago. He picked out a bath vanity that came with the sink and faucet. When I went to install it I had all my tools ready but then discovered it was a tool less installation. The pipes just slide into the fittings and seal with an ORing. The mounts had large plastic knobs you can tighten with your hand. It hasn’t leaked in a couple years now, but I was surprised at what cheap junk is out there now.

Yes, we live in a disposable world.

 

[user 7704]

Faucets are installed. It's amazing how such a small change can make a room look so different.

The bath looks modern now.