Faucets, if you think about it are a simple device you need for hot and cold water to wash your hands, dishes or clothes. However the right faucet can add a stylish accent to your room and the wrong one can single-handedly ruin the look of a room that might otherwise be absolutely flawless.
Today new and old faucets in so many styles and with a lot many features so making up your mind can be quite difficult. Let’s take a brief look at the guide to the perfect faucet for you.
Faucets come with variety of number of holes, one, two, three or four. You can choose the type of mount you prefer it could be wall mount if you like a fancy waterfall faucet, sink mount for simple pull down type of faucet for the ease of washing dishes and vegetables in the kitchen or a fancy wide-spaced three hole faucet in the bathroom . There are also deck mount options that can be mounted directly on the countertop, they are especially good if you choose an under-mount sink.
The number of handles for the faucets can be one, two or you can choose a hands free faucet. Single handle faucet is especially good if you have kids in the house or like to have ease of access when one of your hands might not be free, a simple up or down motion can turn your faucet on. Two handles are an option if you have more than one holes in your sink, or fancy a design that has two handles. Some people prefer a hands free option that is hassle free and is good if you have people with limited mobility such as older people living in the house and they find faucets a bit tricky due to arthritis or joint pains.
Finally let’s talk about the finish, the most common finishes are chrome, nickel, brushed nickel, polished brass, oil-rubbed bronze and stainless steel. Some might like to purchase colored faucets to go with their decor.
The style of your faucet will be determined by the theme of your kitchen or the bathroom. The price of your faucet depends upon the materials and the finish that you choose. A faucet with a ceramic disk valve and stainless steel or solid brass base materials is likely to be more durable and will cost more than one with plastic parts. A heavier faucet means better materials used in its making. Plastic faucets even if cheaper are not durable hence a poor value for money.
The quest to get your perfect faucet will hopefully be simplified by the simple guide above. At the end of the day, a cheap faucet should not be a cheap made plastic faucet too, you are likely to find bargains and deals in more durable materials if you keep looking.
