| Choosing appropriate faucets for your kitchen sink is | | | | favorite temperature on an easy-to-read dial. |
| as important as choosing the shape and size of the | | | | You can purchase a faucet that requires one hole |
| bowl. Faucets come in all shapes and sizes. Avoid a | | | | (single-handle), or three holes (separate hot and cold |
| tiny faucet on a big, bold sink, and vice-versa. Be | | | | handle). However, if you are planning on purchasing |
| sure that the faucet you have chosen directs water | | | | an accessory as well, such as vegetable spray, soap |
| into the center of the bowl. Also, make sure your | | | | dispenser, or hot water dispenser, they each require |
| new faucet matches the correct hole drillings in your | | | | a separate hole. |
| sink. | | | | Faucets come with various features such as pull-out |
| Faucets come with a one or two handles. With one | | | | faucets, widespread faucets, bar faucets, and |
| handle, you have the convenience of controlling | | | | wall-mounted faucets. You can choose faucets based |
| water temperature and volume with just one hand. | | | | on functionality, size, finish, spigot, or handles. |
| Two-handled faucets offer more styles and spout | | | | When deciding between different types of kitchen |
| designs. Look for a long-lasting, low maintenance | | | | faucets, consider design compatibility with other |
| finish to complement your decor. | | | | hardware in the room, as well as how you use your |
| The most important aspect to look for in a faucet is | | | | sink. |
| its durability -- how long it will last without dripping? | | | | One easy way to identify the different types of |
| Faucets should perform for a long time and be | | | | kitchen faucets is by the material from which they |
| drip-free for life. | | | | are constructed. Stainless steel and chrome are |
| A faucet must have anti-scald features such as | | | | popular choices since they can be shined to a high |
| hot-limit safety stops, pressure-balancing valves to | | | | polish, looking sleek and contemporary. For a more |
| protect users from drastic temperature changes and | | | | traditional style there are nickel, brass and copper |
| thermostatic valves that allow users to select a | | | | faucets. |