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Tips for Choosing Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures

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Creating The Right Bathroom

If you are remodeling or designing a bathroom, there are many things to decide, and some of them need must be finalized before you even start the project. It is an exciting time picking and choosing through the different bathroom plumbing fixtures, but because there are so many choices out there, it can also be a daunting task. How do you know where to start and how much can you do on your own? You came to the right place. We’ll give you all the know-how you need to get started on your project.

There are many options to look through before choosing the ones that will be right for your needs. Look through design, price, and how long it will last. As you are browsing think of your plumbing and sewer needs: how long will the material last, how many holes for valves will be needed, and how easy it will be to install if you are installing yourself. Finally, when you know what you are looking for, make sure you visit a storeroom to see firsthand how the final installed product appears.

When you are initially thinking everything through, start by making a check list of things you need before finishing the project. The main categories are:

∙ Bathroom plumbing fixtures

∙ Plumbing and sewer requirements

∙ Plumbing and drain needs

When you are shopping for bathroom plumbing fixtures, you need to figure out how much your budget will allow for the whole project. Decide how much you can spend on each category. The next thing, once you know how much you can afford, is deciding what theme you are going to use: country, modern, or just traditional. Even limited budgets can create a beautiful bathroom. Once you know which style you are looking for, go to a showroom and see how the different models look once they are installed.

Another need-to-know ahead of time is what your local codes are for the required plumbing and sewer requirements. Different locals have strict requirements for whether you can use PVC pipes, or if you can also use CPVC. You will be using ABS pipes for the drainage system, and you will need drain pipes with traps to keep sewage gases from escaping back into the system. Access panels are needed to provide an entrance to the rough in. The rough-in is really where it all happens. The rough-in is where all the supply lines and drain, waste and vent lines happen.

The plumbing and drain needs depend on the house or building that you are restoring or finishing your project in. Make sure you have the necessary drain pipes and traps. It is essential and helpful to have a stop valve attached to each fixture; in case of needed repair it is much easier to only shut off the water supply to that particular item, rather than the whole house. We will help you in any way you need it. Thank you for trusting your plumbing needs to us!

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Hard Water – Acworth Plumber

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Hard water is water that has a high concentration of minerals, particularly calcium and magnesium, but it also may contain bicarbonates or sulfates. While the term “hard water” sounds bad, it is usually not considered harmful for consumption.

One of the disadvantages of hard water in the residence is the presence of scaling. This is the layers of minerals that are left over after the hard water has evaporated. This scale can clog piping in the home, cause damage to water heaters and plumbing fixtures, and ruin such items as teapots and coffee makers.

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One way to combat scaling caused by hard water is to “soften” the water. An ion exchange water softener is a fairly inexpensive product used to soften the water. Basically, the hard water enters the softener and the minerals in the water are partially absorbed into ion exchange beads. When this happens, sodium ions are released into the water, helping the further soften the water.

Potassium chloride can also be used instead of sodium chloride, exchanging ions in the minerals with potassium ions in place of sodium ions.

If you have hard water and need a plumber in the Acworth, Marietta, Woodstock, or anywhere else in our North Georgia service area, and want a permanent solution, contact us today.

For more information about hard water, try Wikipedia or To Soften Or Not To Soften.

Plumbing Services Acworth

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K.L. Contractor Plumbing as been providing plumbing services in Acworth, GA since 1999. We are based out of Acworth and are not only licensed, but also bonded in Cobb County.

We offer a full range of plumbing services including but not limited to the repair and/or installation of the following:

We provide plumbing services in Acworth for both residential and commercial clients. Whether its an emergency situation when you need a plumber quick, fast, and in a hurry, or if you’re remodeling to get that “dream home” you’ve always wanted, we can help. Our technicians are courteous and highly trained and want to help you to solve your problem. Quality is our main goal and speed of service is a close second. We want to make sure that when the job is done, its done. We have been called in before to fix problems left behind by less motivated plumbers and we’ve vowed to never leave a client in that situation.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We know that when you are looking for plumbing services in Acworth you have a lot of plumbers to choose from. Who should you choose? What makes one different from the rest? This is a common feeling and we want you to feel secure when you choose us to be your plumber. That’s why we offer our 100% satisfaction guarantee. That is, we make sure that the job is done to your complete satisfaction. If you’re not satisfied, we’re not done.

Quick Response

As we are located in Acworth we are very quick to respond to calls in our fair city. Give us a call today and find out for yourself how convenient it is to have us as your neighbor.

Mixed Metals For a Fantastic Bathroom Decor

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Most bathroom designers will match the finishes for  the various bathroom fixtures. This is usually a good  idea and results in a wonderful look. However, you  might try to mix the metals/finishes for the plumbing fixtures in your next bathroom remodeling  job.

Take the floors, walls, and countertops into account when you design your bathroom and choose your sink, shower, toilet, and bathtub faucets.

Read the following article and you may get inspired to try a different combination and get a truly unique and interesting look!

Mixed metals in the bathroom
by Kathryn Weber