Keeping up on the latest trends in faucets is important. When a client contracts you to come up with a great design for her kitchen or bathroom remodel, you have to be ready to impress her. Stay knowledgeable about different styles and faucet options so you're ready to give your clients what they're looking for.

Popular finishes for faucets include chrome as well as the newer brushed nickel finish, polished nickel, ceramic, bronze, brass and even colors. You also have options as far as one temperature control handle or two, plus a nearly endless number of design options for the handles and faucet.

If you can keep up with these suggestions, you're well on your way to pleasing your clients:

1. Determine which style of kitchen sink faucet works best for different needs. There are so many types to choose from, so have several ideas to share with clients right off the bat.

2. Suggest bathroom faucets that are practical yet stylish. In the bathroom, you'll have to think about the sink as well as the fixtures in the shower enclosure.

3. Stay apprised of trends in commercial sink faucets. Also, some businesses may be required to install fixtures approved by the Americans with Disabilities Act, better known as the ADA, so you'll need to be aware of options for these faucets as well as standard ones.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Offer your clients a variety of kitchen faucets

The kitchen sink is used for many tasks, including washing dishes and foods. Your clients must be able to perform all their normal activities with the new faucet you sell them. A client with a cooking hobby might have different needs than, say, a bachelor, so you'll need to have an arsenal with plenty of options.

I recommend: Explore the collections available from eFaucets.com. Select from a variety of reputable brands at Faucet-Warehouse.com.

Find a good selection of bathroom sink faucets and shower faucets

When a client requests your services for a bathroom remodel, you have to consider the fixtures of the sink, tub and shower. They must all match and perform the functions your client requires. Note that some homes may only need shower faucets, others will need bathtub faucets as well.

I recommend: Faucet.com has a variety of bathroom sink faucets for your clients to choose from. Sign up for a professional account at Build.com to access an array of benefits. Improvement Direct has a great selection of bathtub and shower faucet sets.

Suggest a nice lavatory faucet for your commercial clients

Choosing fixtures for public restrooms is slightly different than choosing them for someone's home. These faucets have to stand up to constant use as well as regular cleaning. They also have to look nice and complement your client's company's image.

I recommend: Browse through the commercial trade catalog at Moen; you can refine your search by finish and price. Offer a selection of ADA-compliant faucets from Every Faucet to your clients.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When you need to choose a mobile home faucet for your client's bathroom sink, don't skip evaluating the area you have to work with. Many mobile homes have similarly sized fixtures and some designers bypass the evaluation to save time. This can backfire if your client's home is even slightly different than your assumption.