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Whether you’re looking to freshen up your bathroom look, or replace a leaky, outdated kitchen faucet, there are many factors to take into account. Without the proper tools or knowing all the options out there, this seemingly simple job can become your entire day, and you may still end up without a properly functioning faucet. Our professionals are well versed in the world of faucets and can ensure you have your sink back up and running with no hassle on your part.

Kitchen Faucets

You use your kitchen faucet every single day to clean the dishes, wash your hands, fill up pots of water, maybe even give the baby a bath. Your kitchen sink is versatile, and your faucet should just as functional. There are many different types of kitchen faucets, but the first consideration needs to be what kind of sink you have. If you want to replace the faucet and not the entire kitchen sink, then you’ll need to find one that is compatible. The number of holes in the sink is going to be your starting point: single-hole, double-hole,  side-sprayer, etc.  

After you’ve determined the type of compatible faucet you need, you can focus on the features you want in the faucet. There are a lot of features available on the market today that can run you from inexpensive to a few hundred dollars. Some of the features currently available include:

• Pull-out sprayer: The head of the faucet pulls out so you have greater flexibility in cleaning.
• Gooseneck: The faucet neck goes up several inches before turning back toward the sink, giving you greater height. This option is great for things like filling large pots of water or buckets.
• Pull-down sprayer: This option combines the pull-out sprayer with a gooseneck style height, where the head of the tall faucet pulls down for both height and flexibility.
• Single-handle: One handle mixes the hot and the cold water to control temperature.
• Dual-handle: There are two separate handles, one for cold and one for hot.
• Touch sensor: The water turns on at the simple touch of the faucet, such as with the back of your hand. This is great when your hands are dirty or full.
• Touchless: Waving your hand or something else under the faucet and in front of a sensor will turn the water on.

The features that you choose will determine the price range your faucet will fall into. Your next considerations are where the choosing gets fun: what’s your style? No matter your aesthetic, there is a faucet that will match. With styles ranging from traditional to modern to farmhouse, there are hundreds (if not thousands) of faucets out there to choose from. Once you know your features, you can start looking at the types of finishes and styling you want. Have fun with it! Even though it’s a functional feature of the home, that doesn’t mean it can’t also be nice to look at.

Bathroom Faucets

Your choice in bathroom faucets will start at the same place, with making sure it’s compatible with your existing bathroom sink. For bathroom sinks, there are four basic categories that they fall into:

• Centerset: This is a two handle style faucet where both handles are located on the same baseplate, making for a more compact faucet.
• Wide spread: Also a two handle style, the handles are further apart and are separate from the neck of the faucet.
• Single handle: The hot and cold are controlled with a single handle.
• Wall mount: The faucet is not mounted on the sink, but on the wall itself.

As with kitchen faucets, there are numerous options for bathroom faucets, though many of the differences are aesthetic. Some of the newer features that have come onto the market are:

• High arc faucet: Similar to a gooseneck kitchen faucet, but not as dramatic, it gives you more height.
• Open waterway: The end of the faucet is not closed, but rather the top is open, leading to a waterfall like flow to the water.
• Spot resistant: The finish is less likely to show spots, meaning you won’t see every water droplet.
• Temperature limiting: Especially useful for homes that have small children or older family members, the temperature can be pre-set to not go above a certain temperature to avoid scalding skin.
• Water limiting: If you want to save on water costs, opt for a more environmentally friendly flow restricting model.

As with any home upgrades or changes, it won’t matter what product you choose if it’s not properly installed. Work with trusted professionals to install your new kitchen and bathroom faucets, and you can just sit back and enjoy your choice!