Five Newport Brass Products That Elevate Kitchen and Bath Design

Newport Brass supplies decorative, serviceable plumbing hardware across five core categories. Choose faucets by mounting and cartridge type, match flanges and drains to trim and sink, and verify valve compatibility with your rough-in and local code. Confirm finish options and parts availability before buying.

Newport Brass has long been a go-to maker of decorative plumbing hardware for kitchens and baths. Their core categories - faucets, flanges, cartridges, valves, and lavatory drains - combine durable metals with a focus on finish and detail. Below is a concise guide to those five product groups and what to consider when specifying them.

Faucets

Newport Brass offers a wide range of lavatory and kitchen faucets, from traditional widespread and center-set lavatory options to single-hole and wall-mounted models. Kitchen offerings include high-arc and bridge styles. Many lines let you mix and match spouts and handles to customize the look, and bridge faucets provide the distinctive exposed hot/cold piping aesthetic.

When choosing a faucet, consider flow rate, mounting type, spout reach, and handle style. Also check finish durability and whether the model includes ceramic discs or other cartridge types for long-term reliability.

Flanges

Flanges are the small decorative plates that cover the gap where a pipe meets a wall or floor. Newport Brass supplies flanges in common styles (shallow and bell) that fit typical copper and IPS fittings, and many designs use a "sure-grip" profile to seat securely on a nipple or tube.

Choose a flange profile that matches the surrounding trim and the pipe diameter used in your installation. A consistent finish across flanges and fittings makes the installation look intentional.

Cartridges

Modern lavatory cartridges often use ceramic-disc technology for smooth, drip-free operation. Newport Brass faucets commonly employ solid-brass bodies with serviceable cartridges to simplify repair and extend product life. If long-term serviceability matters to you, confirm cartridge type and availability of replacements before purchase.

Valves

Newport Brass offers a broad range of valves: lavatory shutoffs, angle and straight stop valves, diverters, volume controls, balanced-pressure shower valves, and thermostatic options for temperature stability. These valve types cover most remodel and new-construction needs, from simple shutoffs to multi-function shower systems.

When specifying valves, confirm compatibility with your rough-in, trim set, and local plumbing code requirements.

Lavatory Drains

Drains balance function and finish. Common options include pop-up, lift-and-turn, grid, and "C.O. plug" styles. The right drain depends on sink type, faucet style, and whether you want a visible stopper or a low-profile grid.

Match drain finish to faucet finish for a cohesive look, and check whether the drain includes overflow compatibility if your sink requires it.

Choosing Newport Brass products

Look for products with serviceable components and widely available replacement parts. Confirm finish options and customization availability, and verify that the chosen fixtures meet current lead-content and plumbing codes for your jurisdiction. ¹

1. Confirm whether Newport Brass currently advertises a specific number of metal finishes and the extent of custom-finish options.
2. Verify that Newport Brass faucets commonly use ceramic-disc cartridges and identify the cartridge part numbers or technology used.
3. Confirm which Newport Brass product lines carry lead-free or other plumbing-code certifications and document the standards (e.g., NSF/ANSI, ASME) they meet.