Many people don’t think much while choosing a faucet for their kitchen. Faucet comes under those things which makes your work easy in the kitchen. With innovation in technology, the faucet is becoming more advance with the inbuilt sensor. Choosing the right faucet for your kitchen won’t be a difficult task if you keep these few points in mind.
Touch vs touchless faucet what you need?
Nowadays touchless faucet is in demand more people are buying it because they are convenient in use. Touch and touchless both faucet work on the sensor but the main difference between both faucets is that in touchless faucet you don’t need to touch faucet just wave a hand. In touch faucet, you need to touch the faucet anywhere on the faucet body to activate it.
If you have children in the house often who forget to turn off the faucet or not turn off faucet properly then touchless faucet is a better choice for you. This saves lots of water because they shut off automatically after 3 seconds. But touchless faucets are not in the price range of everyone so if you can spend money on faucet then go with touchless.
Choose faucet according to mount
3 types of mounting options are available in kitchen faucet deck mount, wall mount, and sink mount.
1 Deck mount faucet
You can also install ada undermount sink which is a good choice for this type of faucet. You can install it on the countertop of the kitchen so you get more space in the sink for washing. Deck mount faucet needs two holes for installation. Deck mount faucet is also called bridge faucet because both handles are connected. Before installing this faucet makes sure that behind faucet you have enough gap for cleaning. If the sink size is small then you can choose this faucet.
2 Sink mount faucets
This type of faucets is directly installed in the kitchen sink. Sink mount faucet looks a part of the sink. In the sink, there are holes for faucet connections. Mostly sink has 3-holes so before buying sink mount faucet check they have similar holes with sink or not.
If the sink has 3 holes and you are buying a single hole faucet then you need a deck plate to cover the extra hole of the faucet. In the sink, mount faucet pull-down faucet is the best choice. If you need a budget kitchen faucet then sink mount faucet is the right choice.
3 Wall mount faucets
Generally, this type of faucet you see in the bathroom but nowadays some manufactures are making wall mount faucet for the kitchen also. To install wall mount faucet, you need to get the help of a plumber. This faucet gives more space in the sink in comparison to another faucet. If there is more gap between sink and wall then this faucet is not the right choice for you.
Choose faucet according to handles
While shopping a faucet handles option is another point which you keep in mind. There are 2 types of handles option is available to single and double. Both faucets have different purposes to use. Let’s go in deep.
Single handle faucet
In single hand faucet, you get all the controls on one handle like on and off the faucet, control the temperature. Move forward or backward the handle to operate. This faucet becomes easy to use when your one hand is busy cleaning. Another benefit of this faucet is that you need only a hole to install this faucet.
Double handle faucet
More handle means easier to operate the faucet. In comparison to single handle faucet, you get a more precise temperature adjustment feature in this faucet. 3-holes required to install double handle faucet. This faucet takes more space in the sink. Double handle faucet is traditional style faucet. Nowadays people love to buy single handle faucet because they are easy to use with one hand.
Choose faucet according to spray use
Pull-out spray
Most convenient type of spray for kitchen faucet. This faucet works seamlessly between faucet stream water flow to spray. Another good thing is that they are easy to operate with one hand. These sprayers are a part of the faucet itself which keeps the general look of the sink and counters smooth out and outwardly moderate.
Pull-down spray
This type of spray you get in high arc faucet. High arc hose builds high pressure of water flow. Generally, a pull-down spray faucet is used in a restaurant or any other commercial purpose due to its high-water pressure. It fills big size pots within a few seconds. The sprayer is the main function of the sink but hose itself makes up a majority of the faucet arch.
Side spray
Mostly you found side spry faucet in homes. They have a traditional look. This spray is added to the side of the faucet in the sink. So, when you need spray while cleaning, pull spray pipe and use it. This extra spray takes more space in your sink.
Style
At the time of purchasing a faucet, style is an important point to note. Kitchen faucet comes in a different style so which style suit your kitchen sink and match the interior of your kitchen is also important. The transitional style is a good option because this is a combination of vintage style and modern aesthetics look.