Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Replacing Vanity Top

I was thinking of replacing my vanity top with Black Granite and I was wondering if granite would be a wise choice for the bathroom. Also, any recommendations on fixtures? I have been told that Delta was a good brand for the money, I am also want to get the oil rubbed bronze fixtures. Thanks for your time.

Granite is a great choice for a vanity top.

if you use an undermount sink, be sure to install the faucet
befor the top is installed. If not you'll hate yourself cause thers not a lot of room to work once the sink is in.

If you use a drop in sink it dosent matter.

As for Delta - not my first choice but perople buy them all gthe time and their still in business.

What would be your first choice for Faucets. I want to have a nice bathroom that I will be happy with for a while. Thanks for your advice.

If you go with Delta, purchase from a plumbing supply rather than at the big box. The Delta rep told me that the big box sells their builder grade faucets with plastic inner workings, whereas those sold through kitchen/bath dealers and plumbing suppliers are all brass.

Oil-rubbed bronze is trendy. The brushed nickel and pewter have also been popular. Gold is still available, but it is not at the top of the hit list.

Faucet selection is primarily a matter of budget and personal taste. Most like to have all their metal fixtures and cabinet hardware in the same color and finish.

There is such a wide range of prices, quality, styles, and finishes that faucet selection can be a little overwhelming. For a quality faucet it should be solid brass. Check the finish warranty. Read and follow instructions for care to prevent tarnish.

Think about what style handle you want for your faucet. You may decide upon lever style if someone has arthritis and has difficulty turning handles. If you have children, you may want to opt for porcelain lever style handles. Porcelain does not tarnish and kids tend to be a little messy. Too, they often do not get the water turned all the way off.

The distance between the holes in the vanity will determine what size faucet--4-6-8". If having a granite top fabricated, you can tell the fabricator what size faucet you are buying so he can drill the holes.

"If you go with Delta, purchase from a plumbing supply rather than at the big box. The Delta rep told me that the big box sells their builder grade faucets with plastic inner workings, whereas those sold through kitchen/bath dealers and plumbing suppliers are all brass. "

I heard this at least 6-8 years ago when I was doing a bathroom remodel. I e-mailed Delta and asked if this was true. They responded that the faucets sold through big boxes are the same as those sold through plumbing supply houses. The confusion comes from the fact that there are different levels of quality (and internal parts) within the Delta
line. This is probably true of all faucet manufacturers.

IIWM Delta would not be my first choice. My method for chosing materials during a remodel starts with budget. Once I determine how much I can afford for a particular item, I then look around for the best I can get within budget.

Just Google on faucets and you'll find a whole internet of choices. It's been my experience that you usually get what you pay for.

I agree with MTF that granite is one of the best choices you could make for a bathroom vanity. Depending on the look you are going for, engineered quartz is another option. The engineered material is less likely to stain and requires no sealing , but IMO it can't match mother nature in appearance.

Other than solid brass what other parts determines a good faucet? I am looking to spend around $200 for the faucet, can I find a good faucet at this price point. Thanks.