The Ultimate Buying Guide for a Better Kitchen Faucet

Has your kitchen been begging for a new sink and faucet? It is not quite uncommon for homeowners to want their kitchen faucets replaced and it definitely isn’t strange that you would want to have your replaced as well.  Truth is, with the sink and faucet being more prone to wear and tear, replacing them is inevitable.

Well, now that it’s time to have a new sink and kitchen faucet installed, this post is meant to make sure that you get make the right choices. So, (please) read on for some good options that will go a long way in helping you find that perfect faucet for your kitchen.

• The single-hole kitchen faucets – This is the most common option, meaning that every shop that sells faucets will definitely have this kind. This kind of faucet, also known as the single handle faucet, has one handle that will control the water temperatures. And since it is a single handle faucet, you will only need one hole in your countertop to have it installed. And the advantages of the single-hole faucets is that they are cheap, easy to install and easy to use.

• The center set faucets – This kind of faucets have separate handles for cold and hot water. And because they feature two handles, this kind of facets require multiple holes in your countertop. The beauty of these kitchen faucets is that they have separate controls for hot and cold water, meaning you won’t have to worry about people accidentally burning themselves around the kitchen.

• The widespread faucets –These are quite similar to the center set, although unlike the center sets that are connected to a single base plate, the widespread faucets have distinct pieces that are installed separately. This clearly means that this kind of faucets are a good choice if you have large spaces for your kitchen sinks. The good thing is that their layout can be customized to meet your needs and desires.

• The pullout and pull-down faucets – These kinds of faucets are exactly what they sound like. The pullout faucets have a detachable head that you can pull closer and because of their flexible nature, they are a good option if you would like some spray pressure features. On the other hand, the pull down faucets do not stretch above the rim of your sink but because of their facedown nature, you can be assured of tidiness as you clean up.

Well, there you have some of the best faucet options in the market. Shop according to your taste and preferences, not forgetting your budget.