THERE ARE 4 KEY FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A KITCHEN FAUCET.

Kitchen faucets are used many times a day, so buying kitchen faucets should be durable and reliable enough to provide worry-free service for many years. The faucet suitable for your kitchen should be attractive and match the decoration. Whether you are retrofitting the kitchen and installing newer fixtures, or simply replacing the old kitchen faucet, you may find yourself a little overwhelmed by the various faucet options currently available.

Common kitchen faucet types include pull-out type, single-handle type, two-handle type, pot filling type. Although these are the most common styles in kitchen faucets, they are designed to provide you with customized features to meet your specific needs.

There are 4 key factors to consider when choosing a kitchen faucet, including configuration, style, finish and valve type.

Configuration.

 The configuration of the faucet refers to the number of handles, the mode of installation (wall or countertop), and the configuration of the outlet (regular or pull-out / pull-down), etc. When selecting a faucet, you need to decide whether you need a two-handed or single-handle configuration. Double-handle faucets usually have a more traditional appearance and provide a handle for hot and cold water.
A single handle faucet combines the operation of hot and cold water through the operation of a single handle. The direction of the lever will adjust the amount of water flowing out of the outlet as well as the temperature. The number of handles will also determine the number of holes required for your sink. A single handle faucet without any additional accessories requires only one hole, while a faucet with two handles and a side sprayer requires four holes (one for each handle, one for the outlet nozzle, and one for the side sprayer).
Installation mode refers to the installation location of the faucet (table or wall mount). The installation of the faucet will determine the location of the relevant pipes. If you just replace the existing faucet without additional modifications, you need to stay in the same place. If you want to make more extensive modifications or build from scratch, you can choose the installation option.

Faucet Styles.

 The style of faucets mainly refers to their function and aesthetic design. This is usually the main determining factor in choosing a kitchen faucet. When you start looking for a new faucet, you usually look for a style that appeals to you and then considers other determinants. The style features to be considered include the outlet design (traditional or gooseneck), the position of the lever of the single handle faucet (on the side or behind the outlet), the shape and size of the faucet handle, and traditional, modern, or professional design.

Finish.

 The surface treatment of the faucet refers to the surface coating of the nozzle and handle. Finishes provide decorative attractiveness and a protective coating. There are several different faucet finishes to choose from, including chrome, brushed nickel, brushed gold, stainless steel, brass, and so on.

Valve Type of Faucets.

 The valve type of the kitchen faucet determines the running effect and service life of the faucet. Kitchen faucets are now made of a variety of materials, including stainless steel, brass, and even plastic. Plastic faucets have a variety of finishes and colors, including non-metallic colors. However, they are not as good as brass and steel in terms of wear durability and life.

One of the most important parts of a faucet is the valve of the faucet. If any part is easy to wear or causes problems, it is usually the valve. There are four types of faucet valves: compression type, ball type, plug-in type, and ceramic disc type. The most important difference between these types of valves is the relationship between their structure and their overall reliability level.

-Compression valve faucet.

 The compression valve faucet is eye-catching through a separate hot and cold water handle. They are the oldest and simplest form of valves that control the water by turning a spiral handle that presses the valve on the seal, usually a rubber gasket. These valves tend to wear out the fastest, causing the faucet to drip. However, they are usually easy to maintain.

-Ball valve.

 Located in the single pole faucet. The narrow slot in the ball valve adjusts and mixes hot and cold water flow back and forth and left and right through the lever at the top of the valve body. These valves do not have washers, but they have more parts to make them more complicated.

-Cartridge valve faucets.

A ceramic disc faucet valve uses brass and plastic ink cartridges, which are more reliable than the gasket systems used in compression faucets. This type of faucet also has fewer problems because they are not as complex as other types of valves. This also means that they are easier to fix when something goes wrong.

-Ceramic disc faucet valve.

A ceramic disc faucet valve uses two highly polished and very hard ceramic discs that slide against each other. This movement controls the flow of water by opening or restricting water through openings in the disc. This type of faucet structure is considered to be the most durable and durable. However, when problems occur, repairs are more expensive than other types of valves.