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Tips and Q&A
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Here at Tallman Company Plumbing Supply and Classic Kitchens, Baths, and Tile we try to provide our customers with the very best service. We often have people question what their options are for various products. Here are some simple tips and Q&A. |
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Would you like a 1 handle or 2 handle
faucet? ·
Do you need a 1
hole, 1 hole on a plate, or 3 holes
application? ·
What finish
would you like? ·
Would you like a
pull out spray, pull down spray, or side
spray? ·
Do you have any
height requirements or restrictions? · Would you like a lotion/soap dispenser or pot filler?
Brands: Moen, Elkay, American Standard, Delta, Grohe, Gerberd , HansGrohe, Altmans, Cifial, Brizo, Danze, Price Pfister, and Chicago. |
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Would you like a
single or double bowl? ·
What
finish/color would you like? ·
Do you need a
drop in or undermount? ·
If it’s a double
bowl do you want equal bowl sizes or one side
smaller? · What depth do you prefer? · Would you like an add-ons? Strainer, bottom grid, cutting board, etc?
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Synthetic
resin with bits of marble ·
Can
scratch ·
Don’t
use abrasives Swanstone ·
True
solid surface made of polyesters ·
Can
stain but usually bleaches out ·
Can
use abrasives ·
100%
stone ·
Needs
to be sealed ·
Can
scratch ·
Don’t
use abrasives Onyx ·
Harder
surface, more durable ·
Synthetic
resin ·
Fire
retardant ·
Don’t
use abrasives Corian ·
True
solid surface made of 100% acrylic ·
Stains,
but not as easily as Swan ·
Can
use abrasives Quartz ·
7%
man made material added to stone ·
Pattern
more consistent throughout ·
Seams
are less visible than granite ·
Can’t
scratch, harder than granite ·
No
sealers
Cultured Marble
Granite
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What
application: wall or floor? ·
What
size tile would you like? ·
What material would you
like? Brands:
Ann Sacks, Porcelanosa, Meridian, Michelle Griffoul, CR Studio 4,
and Sark.
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What
room do you need tile for?
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Do you need a
single hole, centerset, mini spread (4”), or widespread (8”)
faucet? ·
Do you need a
wall mount or tall vessel faucet? ·
What finish
would you like? · Would you rather have a high spout (picture on the right) or low spout (picture on the left)? ·
What handle
style do you prefer? Cross, lever, knob,
etc? |
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What material
would you like it made of? ·
Do you prefer a
drop in or undermount bowl? ·
If you like the self-rimming bowls, what faucet centers
do you need (4” or 8”)? ·
What shape would
you like your bowl? Oval, round, rectangle,
other? ·
What depth are
you searching
for? Brands: American Standard, Gerber, Swanstone, Onyx,
Cultured Marble, Porcelanosa, Porcher, Toto, Ron Bow, and St.
Thomas.
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Do you need 1
bowl or 2 bowls?
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What
material would you like: china, glass, or metal? · What size do you need? · What shape would you like? Round, oval, square, other? · What style would you like? · What color would you like?
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What size do you
need? ·
Do you want a
furniture piece or cabinet? ·
Would you like
it to be freestanding, wall hung, or built
in? ·
Do you want
doors, drawers, or false panels? ·
What door style
would you like? ·
What wood
species would you like? ·
What finish
would you like? ·
Do you want full
overlay or regular overlay doors? ·
What height
would you like (space saver or back
saver)? ·
Would you like a
single bowl or double bowl vanity? ·
What top material would you
like? |
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Would you like
your cabinet to have lighted interiors? · Would you like it framed (what color) or frameless? · Would you like arches or bevels? · Would you like a double pull out mirror? · Would you like mirrored insides? · Would you like colored insides? ·
Do you need a refrigerator, safe inside for medicine, or
top lighted? |
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What brand do
you prefer? ·
What color would
you like? ·
Do you prefer a
1 piece, 2 piece, concealed trap way, or skirted
toilet? ·
What
height would you like your toilet at? Universal or
standard? · Does your toilet have a 10”, 12”, or 14” rough in? · Would you like a wall hung toilet for easy cleaning? · Would you like a slow close seat to go with it? Or do you prefer a wahslet seat?
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Do
you know what CFM (cubic feet per minute/how much air is moved) you
would like? ·
Do
you know what Sones (the noise level) you can live
with? ·
Would
you like a lighted exhaust fan? · Would you like a heater in your exhaust
fan? Brands: Broan |
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Towel
bar, towel ring, toilet paper holder, robe hook, shelves, tank
lever, drawer pulls, etc. ·
What
finish would you like? ·
Do you have a style you would like to
match? Brands: Moen, Delta, Gerber, Grohe, Porcelanosa,
Toto, and Jaclo.
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What kind of accessories do you need?
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What
size whirlpool would you like? ·
Would
you like a freestanding tub, deck mount tub or built
in? ·
Do
you want a jetted whirlpool or air
whirlpool? ·
Would
you like a heated backrest? ·
Would
you like your jets to have different
speeds? ·
Would you like grab bars in your tub?
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Do
you need doors for a shower only or
tub/shower? ·
What
opening size do you have ·
Do
you prefer sliding doors, hinged doors, or French
doors? ·
Would
you like framed or frameless? ·
What
finish would you like the frame to be
in? ·
What
glass type would you like? ·
Would you like a custom looking
door? Brands: Basco, Maax, and Aqua Glass |
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