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...Plus, with an epoxy finish to your shower faucet, your options for finish color are truly astounding. Any color you can imagine can be reproduced in a bright colored epoxy finish. The brightest colors of shower faucets are types of colored epoxy.

Overall, when shopping for shower faucets, look for quality. There are several inexpensive faucets that may look as good as the more expensive, premium faucets, but for the most part, these less expensive models will not last nearly as long as the more expensive faucets.

As far as differentiating between the lower and higher quality shower faucets, be wary of faucets whose integral parts are made of plastic. Also, many higher quality shower faucets will not have washers for controlling the water flow. These faucets will have either ceramic washers or enclosed cartridges that contain all the valves.

One important thing to consider before deciding on a faucet for your shower, is that different shower faucets use different shower valves. Rough-in valves are installed before the bathroom is finished being constructed, so you may be limited to the types of faucets you choose unless you're willing to replace this valve behind the shower wall.

It may be easiest to talk with your plumber about which types of shower faucets are going to work with the existing plumbing in your bathroom. He or she will be able to provide you with quick and accurate information about existing pipes and compatible shower faucet types.

As you can see, not all bathroom faucets are alike. There are as many styles and designs as there are brands, if not more. You will be able to use this information that you have read today, and make better shopping decisions as well.

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