Remodeling your kitchen or bathroom means making sure you’ve got all the complementary pieces sorted out. From the biggest fixture to the tiniest detail, you should think about how everything falls into place, as well as the functions that they serve.

One thing you should not neglect is the type of faucet you will be getting. This may somehow seem like a trivial thing to consider, but installing the right kind of faucet for your particular needs is going to impact your remodeling project.

Types of faucets
Just a quick browse through your local hardware store and you’ll see a wide range of faucets that you can choose from. It can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you haven’t already made up your mind about the particular type that you intend to get.

The common types used within a household are ball, disc, cartridge, and compression. The last one is the typical basic washer faucet found in older homes, while the rest are washerless types.

You can also distinguish between faucet types by the number of handles or levers that they come with. You have your single handle types and also two handle options. With these, your decision will hinge on what your sink can accommodate as well as your preference.

Some faucets are designed to feature a pull-out sprayer, which does exactly what it says. You can pull out the head so that you get versatility when it comes to washing hard-to-reach or hard-to-clean items while retaining powerful streams from the faucet.

There are also faucets that cater to those who are very particular about having hot water available from the tap. These insta-hot faucets come with a number of designs that usually let you easily toggle between cold and hot water. Some of these are meant to go with particular faucets or water systems.

Picking out your faucet
Ultimately, your choice of faucet will boil down to a number of factors. If your remodel involves reusing the old sink fixtures, then you need to consider the openings and size so that you can be sure that the new faucet fits and can be installed properly. As for the other factors, they are mostly decided by your preferences and your budget. What’s important is that you get a properly functioning faucet that comes with features consistent with how you intend to use it.

If it fits your budget, see if you can get a faucet made from high-grade materials. This way, you will have fixtures that won’t have to be replaced or repaired soon after you’ve installed them. You’ll find a variety of products that feature corrosion and scratch resistance.

No kitchen or bathroom remodel will be complete without considering a new set of faucets. With many types available on the market, it can be hard to decide on just one or two options right off the bat. Make sure you consider your requirements carefully so that you’ll end up with a faucet that’s perfect for your remodeled bathroom or kitchen sink.

Choosing a faucet can be tricky. The kitchen faucet’s basic function is to dispense hot and cold water for washing dishes, food and hands. But beyond that, it plays a major role in defining the style of your kitchen design. It should come as no surprise that you spend more time in the kitchen than any other room in the house. And from selecting a handle to starting installation, there are plenty of options for you to consider when choosing your next kitchen faucet.

Handle Options:
Thinking about how you use your faucet every day can help you decide if a one-handle, two-handle, pull-out sprayer or insta-hot faucet is best for you. Typically, kitchen faucets have either one handle rotating directionally to change water temperature or two handles for mixing hot and cold water. These options offer a sprayer that sits to the side or a pull-out or pull-down sprayer that can remove all kinds of gunk and mess for you. Often faucets with a separate side spray are not as effective as a sprayer that is built into the faucet itself. Whether you’re rinsing down the sink or cleaning fresh veggies from the garden, a faucet with the right sprayer helps kitchen tasks get done in a timelier manner.

Mounting:
All faucets are mounted, but there are a couple options you should know before making your next faucet purchase. There are many different kitchen faucet and sink designs, but they’re not always compatible. When you’re replacing an existing faucet on a standard sink that requires fewer holes than what you have, look for a new faucet that comes with a deck plate at the base to cover up unneeded sink holes.

Deck-mounted faucets mount directly to the countertop, not the sink. If you’re installing an undermount sink, you have the option of mounting the faucet directly on the countertop. When installing a deck-mounted faucet, allow more than a finger’s width behind the faucet for cleaning.

As for wall-mounted faucets, be careful when placing the faucet to make sure it will work together with your sink. The distance the water spout projects will determine whether the two will be compatible. This tends to be more of an issue with a double sink.

Number of Holes:
What looks like handles and a spout on the outside can turn out to be something else entirely under the sink. Make sure you know how many holes are in your sink or counter before picking your faucet. If you are renovating or updating your kitchen and keeping an old sink you may need to consider how many holes your sink has. Many single stem faucets do come with a deck plate in order to cover extra holes, but be sure about that before selecting your faucet. Also, different styles of faucets may have their holes in different spots so double check that your sink and faucet will work together.

We see you have many decisions to make. That’s why our licensed, professional plumbers would be happy to help you start your next kitchen project!