How to Match New Shower Faucets With Old Shower Faucets

Matching new shower faucets with old ones may take some searching.

Matching new home faucets with existing fixtures is sometimes challenging. The style may be unavailable or the older item's color may have faded, making it difficult to match with a new item. Shower faucets undergo wear and tear from water and high humidity on a regular basis. Matching new shower faucets with old ones isn't an exact science, but you can achieve a similar appearance with some diligence.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar
• Salt
• Rag
• Metal polish

Instructions

1. Remove an old shower faucet and bring it along to the hardware store when purchasing new fixtures. This allows you to get the closest match possible in style, size and general appearance. Choose a new faucet that most closely matches your original.

2. Clean the old faucet and polish it for a newer appearance. Apply a solution of white vinegar and salt to the faucet, and scrub it with a rag to remove hard water deposits and other stains. Dry the faucet and then apply a metal polish to it with a soft towel.

3. Compare the cleaned faucet with the new one. If they don't exactly match, they'll become closer in appearance with use. The new faucet will experience the wear and tear that affected the older faucet.

References

• This Old House: The Facts On Faucets
• The Good Human: Polish And Clean Metal With Common Nontoxic Household Products
• Ace: Replacing Sink, Bath and Shower Faucets