What You Should Know About Kitchen Faucets

With today's kitchen faucets there are countlessthe cold-water valve and the spout all being mounted
options. At one time the lowly kitchen faucet wasseparately.
just a way to get water into the sink. But todayIn selecting a kitchen faucet you will want to
there are a large number of styles available to theconsider the kitchen sink. Kitchen sinks usually come
consumer that are based on functionality, color andwith from one to four or more holes to
material from brass, to stainless steel.accommodate various types of kitchen faucets. If
But when considering a type of faucet you also needyou are considering changing a faucet on an existing
to consider if it is easy to get parts or to repair andsink, it is better to select a faucet to fits the sink's
replace parts. Warranties on kitchen faucets vary.current hole configuration. If you want to change
The best ones offer lifetime protection against leaksfrom a three-hole type faucet to a single-hole one
and drips, insuring that your faucet will provide yearsyou will be left with open holes that will need to be
of trouble-free service.filled. On the other hand if you try to knock out
Most kitchen faucet models will fit all kitchen sinks,additional holes to change from a single-mount to a
however there are some exceptions. So it is a goodthree-hole type faucet you run the risk of damaging
idea to check sizes first. For instance, you will wantan existing sink. Therefore you will find it much easier
to verify if the spout length is not too long toto also install a new kitchen sink and faucet together
prevent the spout from hitting inside the sink basin.because you can choose any kind of kitchen faucet
Some people choose goose-neck faucets becauseand sink that is compatible.
they provide a high sink clearance for filling pots.While you are at it, you might also consider installing
The most popular brands of kitchen faucets arethe new kitchen faucet on your new sink and then
Delta, Moen, and Kohler.install the faucet and sink combination into the new
There are basically two groups of kitchen faucets.countertop at the same time. This way you will not
They are wall mounted or sink mounted. While wallhave to work in such a tight place under the sink as
mounted kitchen faucets were common, today mostyou would have to when attaching a new faucet.
kitchen faucets are mounted into the top of sinks.Today there are more choices than ever before
The best way to choose a kitchen faucet is by thewhen it comes to faucet finishes. Brushed nickel is
quality of the product and its practicality andmoving up in popularity, at least according to Moen. It
durability, as well as how if fits into the new décoris now second only to chrome in popularity. Other
and layout of the kitchen.finishes such as oil rubbed bronze are also becoming
With most faucets being turned on and off hundredsmore popular with consumers.
of times a day, and for many years, it is necessaryThe finishes available on the market provide both
to select one that not only looks great, but alsoperformance and durability. Most any color or texture
provide durable service.for your kitchen faucet finish is available today. The
There are generally two types of kitchen faucets inmost affordable material is chrome. PVD finishes,
use today. Single-handle faucets are centersetsstainless and antique looks are generally more
where hot and cold are controlled by one lever orexpensive.
knob that's often part of the spout. The mostStainless steel remains the choice of kitchen faucets
common type of kitchen faucet is the widespreadwith most homeowners because it is easy to care
kitchen faucet. This type of faucet requires threefor. A finish like brass will require a lot of time for
separate holes and consists of the hot-water valve,cleaning.