Moen Makes Bathrooms Look Great!
With so many bathroom faucets on the market today, it can be difficult on deciding which one is the best for your bathroom sink. The home owner’s bathroom is an area where lots of washing and cleaning activity takes place every day. Moen bathroom sink faucets can help you select some of the greatest looking faucet models to bring out the décor of the bathroom.
Since a lot of activity is taking place there, you want a decorative faucet and select a Moen model that has style. Moen is the #1 brand faucet manufacturer in the United States.
Moen offers a lifetime warranty to the original owner of their products being installed as they will replace it for free if it should ever fail to operate.
Faucet Decision Choices
You have made a decision to either replace or install a new bathroom faucet. Part of this process you need to make some choices on which handle type, finish and model to select.
When installing, buying or replacing a new bathroom sink faucet you must determine the following:
- Number of Sink Holes
- Handle Type
- Finish Type
- Style or Model
Moen Faucet Video
The video below shows you which style Moen faucet you need for the number of holes your bathroom sink has. Take a look now!
Determine the number of holes that your bathroom sink has before you buy. You will need to select a faucet that is compatible with your sink. Bathroom sinks come in the following model types, single-hole, centerset (two holes) or widespread (three holes).
Single-Hole Faucets
It is just what the name implies, your bathroom sink has only one hole for the faucet fixture. Replace these faucets with single-hole models.
Centerset Faucet Models (Two-Holes Needed)
The Centerset faucet models the bathroom sink has two holes with the with the hot and cold handles set four inches apart. The hot and cold handle fixtures needs a separate sink hole. The unit comes with two handles and a spout all in one fixture with the spout in the center of the handles.
Widespread Faucet Models (Three Holes Needed)
The widespread faucet models come in three pieces, each needing a hole, with the hot and cold handles eight (8) inches apart. This type of bathroom sink has three holes. The model has the hot, cold and spout fixtures separate from each other.
Handle Type
This should be your easiest choice as there are only two Moen handle types; single-handle or two handles. Single handles means that only one handle is needed to mix hot and cold water together. The two handle faucets have one for each the “hot” and “cold” water separately.
Faucet Finish Types
The next choice is to determine the type of finish the faucet should have. Below is the list of the Moen bathroom faucet finishes:
- Brushed Nickel
- Chrome
- Matte Black
- Mediterranean Bronze
- Oil Rubbed Bronze
- Polished Brass
- Polished Nickel
- Wrought Iron
Faucet Models
The faucet models will be the most difficult decision because Moen has over thirty models to select from. Below is a complete list of faucet models with the
finishes for each in ( ), which should help you in deciding on which faucet model is best for the bathroom faucet you want to redecorate or replace.
Two-Handle Faucet Models
- 90 Degree (Chrome, Brushed Nickel)
- Adler (Chrome, Brushed Nickel)
- Align (Chrome, Matte Black, Brushed Nickel)
- Arris (Arris, Brushed Nickel)
- Ashville (Brushed Nickel)
- Banbury (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Mediterranean Bronze)
- Belfield (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Belhurst (Chrome)
- Boardwalk (Chrome, Brushed Nickel)
- Brantford (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Caldwell (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Mediterranean Bronze)
- Chateau (Chrome, Polished Brass)
- Conway (Chrome, Brushed Nickel)
- Danika (Chrome, Brushed Nickel)
- Darcy (Darcy, Brushed Nickel)
- Dartmoor (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Eva (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Felicity (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Fina (Chrome)
- Genta (Chrome)
- Gibson (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Mediterranean Bronze)
- Glyde (Chrome, Brushed Nickel)
- Hamden (Brushed Nickel)
- Hensley (Brushed Nickel, Mediterranean Bronze)
- Icon (Chrome, Brushed Nickel)
- Idora (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Mediterranean Bronze)
- Kingsley (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Polished Brass, Wrought Iron)
- Kleo (Chrome)
- Method (Chrome, Brushed Nickel)
- Monticello (Chrome & Polished Brass)
- Oxby (Brushed Nickel)
- Rizon (Chrome)
- Rothbury (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Tiffin (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Traditional (Mediterranean Bronze)
- Varese (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Mediterranean Bronze)
- Vestige (Brushed Nickel)
- Via (Chrome)
- Voss (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Waterhill (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Polished Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Wetherly (Brushed Nickel)
- Weymouth (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Polished Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Wynford (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Polished Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Zarina (Chrome)
Single Handle Faucet Models
Below is a complete list of the twenty Moen single handle faucet models with the finish or finishes in ( ):
- 90 Degree (Chrome, Brushed Nickel)
- Align (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Matte Black)
- Arris (Chrome, Brushed Nickel)
- Belfield (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Brantford (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Eva (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Genta (Chrome)
- Gibson (Chrome
- Hamden (Brushed Nickel)
- Icon (Chrome, Brushed Nickel)
- Kingsley (Chrome, Polished Brass, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Wrought Iron)
- Method (Chrome, Brushed Nickel)
- Rizon (Chrome)
- Rothbury (Chrome, Brushed Bronze, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Via (Chrome,
- Vichy (Chrome,
- Voss (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Waterhill (Chrome, Polished Nickel, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Weymouth (Chrome, Polished Nickel, Brushed Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
- Wynford (Chrome, Brushed Nickel, Polished Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze)
As you can see, choosing the handle, finish and model is not an easy chore. However, it can be very rewarding when you see the model selected installed and will make the effort taken very satisfying.
Installing New Kitchen Faucet Videos
To aide you in installing the faucet yourself, we have provided some videos that you can watch to get yourself acclimated to the installation process before your start. If you are handy around the house, you can install the new bathroom faucet by watching the videos a few times.
Be sure to have the proper tools available before beginning the project. The videos provide which tools you will need for the job. If you don’t have any or are missing some, you can secure them before starting the faucet installation.
Each of the videos provide step by step instructions for installing the new faucet. By doing this job yourself, you can save yourself some money by not having to contact a plumber to do the job.
Bathroom sinks come with a single-hole, two holes or three holes. Be sure to secure the proper sink faucet before proceeding. Otherwise, you may need a cover plate to cover the unused holes in the bathroom sink. Some new faucet models come with this cover plate part. If not, be sure to secure it before starting the faucet installation.
Two-Handle Faucet Video Installation
When you install a two handle faucet, the centerset faucet and widespread models each come with two handles. Centerset faucets have both the handles and spout within four inches. Widespread faucets spread out the hot and cold faucets four inches from the spout, and eight inches from the hot to cold handles. Depending upon the number of holes that your bathroom sink has will determine which type of faucet to buy.
Note: You can install a single-hole faucet. You will need a cover plate to cover any unused holes that are not used.
Centerset Faucet Installation Video
Single-Hole or Handle Faucet Video
Removing Old Faucet and Drain – Installing New Faucet and Drain Video
You may have the need to replace the old drain. Some bathroom faucets come with a new drain that matches the finish of the faucet. View this video until you become familiar on how to remove the old drain and faucet before starting.
Conclusion
Finding a new replacement model faucet does require some effort. But, it is also rewarding when you install the new faucet yourself. The information provided here can give you a sense of satisfaction and be rewarding at the same time. Don’t rush this process. Take the time in looking at all the faucet models and you will have a great looking bathroom sink with handles anyone using them will compliment you on.
So, it’s important deciding on the faucet finish, handle type and model. To ensure compatibility, count the number of holes your bathroom sink has and then find the faucet that will fit. Review the videos until you feel comfortable enough in doing the faucet installation yourself. Remember, this will also save you money too.
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