| Whether you are selecting a claw foot faucet for a | | | | faucet. You still have plenty of selection possibilities. |
| brand new jetted clawfoot tub or replacing an old | | | | There are several features available for clawfoot |
| one, here are some steps to making the selection. | | | | faucets. Claw foot faucets come with a separate |
| Decide what type of clawfoot faucet you would | | | | spray feature that allows dispensing of water into |
| like. If this will be going into a new bathtub, the | | | | the tub with an additional sprayer hose attached. |
| clawfoot faucet installation holes will need to be drilled | | | | This is convenient for rinsing your hair or your body |
| into your tub. Most manufacturers will do this for | | | | just before exiting the tub. |
| you. There are three main types of clawfoot | | | | You can opt to add a shower feature. This enables |
| faucet. They are: | | | | you to use your tub, including a jetted clawfoot tub, |
| Free standing clawfoot faucets are locating | | | | for a shower. You get the luxury of a soaking tub |
| on the outside of the tub on a separate structure. | | | | and the convenience of a shower. A shower |
| Tub wall mounted are affixed to the inside | | | | enclosure, usually a wrap around shower curtain, is |
| wall of the tub. | | | | required for this. The most popular claw foot faucet |
| Deck/rim mounted faucets are placed upon | | | | is a classic version. It’s simple elegance only |
| the top lip or rim of the tub. | | | | dispenses water into your tub. |
| If this will be a replacement clawfoot faucet, the | | | | The finish of your clawfoot faucet is up to you. |
| type of existing clawfoot faucet will determine the | | | | Antique bronze and copper, brass, polished chrome, |
| type for you. It is recommended you replace your | | | | and nickel are some of the options on the market. |
| clawfoot faucet with the same type. If you do not, | | | | Check with individual manufacturers to see if the |
| you will be left with holes from the old faucet to deal | | | | design you are interested in is offered in a finish you |
| with. The exception to this may be if your current | | | | like. |
| claw foot faucet is freestanding one, you may be | | | | The size of your claw foot faucet is a matter of |
| able to replace with one of the other two types and | | | | personal choice as well. Some people like a large |
| not be left with unsightly holes. You will require holes | | | | swan necked claw foot faucet that gives a cascading |
| drilled in your tub for the new faucet. | | | | water sound as it pours water into the bath. Others |
| If you have a jetted clawfoot tub, there is an | | | | opt for the smaller more conservative version. |
| additional consideration of jet placement. Where | | | | Whatever the type, size, style, finish or features you |
| you put the faucet will depend on where the jets are | | | | select; your clawfoot faucet is sure to be the |
| located in your jetted clawfoot tub. Having a jetted | | | | finishing touch for your tub. |
| clawfoot tub should not hinder you from purchasing a | | | | |