Moen Articles

-Selecting Your Moen Faucet
-Six Steps For The Perfect Bathroom
-Why SHop The Different Stores?

Selecting Your Moen Faucet

With so many great products to choose from, selecting your faucet can understandably be confusing. Here are some helpful tips to make the entire process easier:

1)Pick What You Like: After all, you have to live with it once installed, right? So you may as well go with exactly what you're looking for. Don't compromise on what you really love with what is "okay" - the few dollars difference isn't worth the buyer's remorse!

2)Timeless Finishes: If it appeals to you and the faucet you're looking for comes in these finishes, try to get an oil rubbed bronze or brushed nickel finish. They look a lot classier than the standard chrome and match a lot more colors/decor...which in turn pulls the room together for you a lot easier. They also show less water stains and give the area a different accented look. They go particularly well with all types of natural stone like granite/marble which you may have in your bathrooms/kitchens.

3)Area Practicality: Is your shower really small or an elaborate spa? It would make little sense plonking a Moen Showhouse piece in a cramped shower as it would quickly eat up what little space you have. So select a piece that compliments the area. If you're looking for something and have a lot of area to work with, then browse those products that catch your eye and price compare them before you buy. Also, your selection may vary based on whether you plan on moving anytime soon or whether you will grow old in that home.

4)Buy online: One simple reason - Selection and no sales tax. Online, you can browse just about every Moen product available. Retail stores simply cannot stock the entire range and only offer very few SKU's, usually leaving the customer disappointed with what they have.

Since you'e purchasing online, you also save on sales tax which can be quite handy, particularly when ordering for several areas or your entire home.

5)Professional Installation: No use getting the faucets you love only to have it poorly installed. Be sure to get a professional, licenced plumber. Many seasoned pros are familiar with the Moen line and look for things the average Joe doesn't making for a cleaner installation.

Six Steps For The Perfect Bathroom [Top]

So, you are interested in changing the look of your bathroom but the project seems a little overwhelming. Relax, here are six simple steps to get an amazing looking bathroom.

STEP ONE: SELECT YOUR TILE

This can be one of the most exciting parts of the decorating process. You can literally transform the aura of the room with the type of tile you select. You can go for a modern/contemporary look with clean lines, a rustic/stone look with chiseled edges - the choice is yours!

Find a reputable tile company and share with them your vision for the look. They will be able to help with a great design that gives your room the feel you're aiming for. The temptation of course is to select paint color first - DONT - that's decorating backwards. Your tile is pretty much a permanent portion of your room. Paint changes with time or even seasons.

STEP TWO: SELECT YOUR PAINT COLOR

Now that you have your tile selected, take a sample to your local paint store. This way, you greatly narrow down the color options since only a select few will tie in to your tile color. Now if you think you have a lot of choices when looking for tile, wait until you walk into a paint store and realise you have every imaginable color the human eye can see to choose from! That's why you choose your tile first! :-)

Take a few paint swatches/samples home that you feel look good with the tile and tape them to the wall of your bathroom. Look at the swatches as you go in and out of the bathroom for a few days. If a few particularly jump out at you, paint a small area of the wall and see what you think after a few dyas.

It is better to invest the money now and select the best color then to get it all on the wall and absolutely hate it.

STEP THREE: SELECT YOUR TUB

Choosing a tub and sink is quite easy. If you are not changing the dimensions of your existing tub then you know what size will fit. At this point you choose a color that best goes with your paint and tile. If in doubt, stick with plain white. You will also want to consider comfort. Visit the local stores and actually sit in them.
Then decide what therapeutic effects you would like if any. If you choose a jetted tub how many jets do you want? Do they have separate controls, etc. When you sit in your tub it needs to be relaxing and comfortable!

STEP FOUR: SELECT YOUR FAUCETS

Moen faucets are simply stunning. They have made what was once very plain years ago into works of art. Pick out the faucet/s that are compatible with your sink/s. If you have not picked out your sink you can do this simultaneously. Do you want one or two handles? When selecting the style of handles consider who will be using the
sink. Lever handles, for examples, would be easier for children. Next, select the color. Do not just think of brass and chrome. There are now numerous colors to choose from.

The most popular colors today are oil-rubbed bronze, brushed nickel, black iron, and hammered nickel just to name a few. There are so many designs and looks to choose from. You can repeat these steps when choosing your faucets for your tub.

STEP FIVE: SELECT YOUR SHOWERHEADS

When choosing a showerhead you have to think of the type of experience you want to have. You can choose from full flow, pulsating, or soft aerated. Full flow is a wide warm flow while pulsating is an invigorating spray. Soft aerated is a soothing spray. There are single function showerheads, multi-function, rain showerheads,
water tile showerheads, and master showerhead where you can choose from the three types of flows.

Do not take this selection lightly. Have you ever gotten into someone’s shower only to feel that you were being beaten up? Or perhaps the flow was so soft that you couldn’t feel any massage at all. Pick what’s right for you. Design is important also. Just because it is in your shower doesn’t mean it is not part of the overall look of your bathroom. Don’t go cheap in this area. Invest and get the experience you desire. Browse the Moen line on this site and wonder and marvel all you like before placing your order :-)

STEP SIX: SELECT YOUR LIGHTING

The lighting should blend with your faucets. It doesn’t have to be the same finish but it does need to be similar. You can choose to select lighting at the beginning of the process. For the vanity you will choose between a 2, 3, or 4 light kit according to what you have already. Select a vanity that can produce as much light as possible. You will need this when putting on make-up or getting dressed. If there
is a light over your tub consider a chandelier for a soothing romantic effect. This can change the entire ambiance of the bathroom.

CREATE YOUR OASIS

You are now ready to get started on your dream bathroom. When the day is done and you are soaking in your tub you need to feel relaxed and peaceful. I believe this is one of the most important areas in the home. Take your time and make it yours.

Why SHop The Different Stores? [Top]

The internet has to be one of the greatest inventions of our time. One of the most important things we've learnt is to shop the different stores for the same product.

Here are a few things to look out for:

HOW LONG HAVE THEY BEEN IN BUSINESS

A store just establishing an account with their suppliers may not be allowed to purchase a large quantity of product until they establish a longer term relationship. This will lead to higher prices for them and in the end for you. A business that has been around longer and has a great working relationship with a supplier will get a better deal and pass those savings to you. This will also allow them to run special promotions that their competitors cannot offer.

All the stores reviewed here have been in business online for at least 12 years.They are all reputable, transparent companies with physical addresses and large warehouses. They earned our trust and respect for the way they do business.

The Quanity The Store Orders

Quantity rules here. A store that buys three times as much of a product as their competitor likely get better pricing which is good news for you. Compare that to a vendor that does not order as much of that particular product.

Since all stores we reviewed purchase substantial quantities, their pricing structures are very competitive between one another when compared to smaller places offering the same thing.

Supply & Demand

When products move fast, their prices remain steady or even increase. That's why it's always handy to take advantage of special coupons/discounts. So when making your purchase, be sure to enter the Moen coupon/discount code on this site to qualify for even lower rates.

Selection

When shopping for your Moen faucet, you will find stores carruing the same product with different options. For example, if you're after an oil-rubbed bronze faucet, be sure to check the store comparison table for that product as it will instantly give you the same product across different stores as well as all available finishes.

Do They Have Pictures On Their Site?

Does the store place pictures of their products on their site? There is a comfort in knowing what the product looks like before you buy! You can also see the colors of the finishes, the designs and styles, sizes, and overall look. This is a great tool that all good vendors should provide.

You will notice all the stores reviewed here have excellent quality images of their products.

Benefits of Buying From Online Moen Retailers

A great benefit from buying online is that there is no sales tax if their physical location and merchant address is not in the same state as yours. This can add up to a huge savings and should be considered when deciding which store to buy from.

The information on each store's site should lets you know sales tax information. Keep in mind; you may be responsible for paying those taxes on your own. If so, perhaps you want to pay at the end of the year rather than now.

Another benefit you get by buying your Moen product from online stores is the savings in money when you do not have to go from one place to another shopping around for the best deal. What about your time? Do you have extra time to waste trying to save a dollar? It’s all at your fingertips online. Utilize it.

Great Online Stores

These are all the things we considered when reviewing these online stores. Rest assured that the research of these stores has already been done so you can shop with peace of mind. They have the best selections, prices, and the highest value for customer service in the industry and more specifically, when ordering Moen faucets online. In the end that leaves you with a comfort that regardless of who you purchase from; it will be a great online buying experience.

Best of luck on your project!