| There are two primary ways to fit faucets in your | | | | with any home improvement product, you often get |
| kitchen. Firstly, faucets can be attached directly to | | | | what you pay for. Going for the cheapest option |
| the sink or counter-top. The second way is to install | | | | means you will have a product that may not last |
| a wall mounted faucet. | | | | very long, and you could spend extra money on |
| One of the benefits of a mounted faucet is the way | | | | repairs, or replacement. |
| it clears up the space around your sink or | | | | A good idea is to look for trusted, name-brand |
| counter-top, making it very easy to clean. This type | | | | manufacturers who offer quality products, with good |
| of faucet is ideal for free-standing counters and | | | | warranties. Typically, faucets cost from about |
| basins, above-counter vessels, wall mounted sinks, | | | | $50-$200 for a chrome finish, and around $150 for |
| and sinks that don't have pre-drilled fixture holes. | | | | nickel or polished brass. |
| They are also great for vintage and antique sinks | | | | Lastly, an important thing to consider when choosing |
| (which may not have the correct fittings for modern | | | | a wall mounted faucet for your kitchen is the style. |
| faucets), and minimalist spaces. | | | | Faucets are available in numerous colors and materials |
| As well as making cleaning easier, a wall mounted | | | | which cater to whatever decor your home happens |
| faucet can make a counter-top look and feel | | | | to be. |
| uncluttered, due to their sleek design. | | | | Faucets are usually made from brass, nickel, stainless |
| The faucet can be installed at varying heights on the | | | | steel, pewter or ceramic, and are finished in a variety |
| wall, the only thing to consider being that excessive | | | | of ways such as chrome, matte, colored or even |
| height will create unnecessary splashing. Also, the | | | | gold-plated. Also, they are made in a wide variety of |
| spout should reach close to the middle of the sink, | | | | styles like traditional, modern, contemporary or |
| for the same reason. Usually, this type of faucet is | | | | Victorian. |
| set-up with a single control handle, or a two handle, 3 | | | | It is a good idea to spend time researching online, |
| hole fixture. Your choice between these depends | | | | and asking experts at hardware stores, to ensure |
| mainly on the decor of your kitchen, and the styles | | | | you choose the faucet that is perfect for your |
| that the faucets are available in. | | | | kitchen. I hope this article helps you in your decision |
| The prices of wall mounted faucets can vary. As | | | | making. |