Think of the faucets throughout your home as the jewelry that adorns your sinks. It might currently be a strictly functional faucet with plain, plastic handles. However, faucets are the finishing touch for any sink. Just as the right button finishes off a tuxedo and the right necklace makes any dress more impressive, your faucets an add interest and style to your sinks.
There is a wide range of faucets available for kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms. With so many options to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect accessory for every sink in your house. Not all faucets are created equal, some are absolutely better than others. It is tempting to shop for a faucet based on price alone, but this can easily cost you more in the long run.
Very cheap faucets may have silver finishes. Believe it or not, hey are not always chrome. These bargain faucets are often cheap plastic that can easily crack. Will that chipped plastic fall into the pot of water you are using to boil noodles, threatening your families health?
There are many materials used for constructing faucets. The best choices are solid brass. It will be labeled as such and it will cost the most, but it will also last the longest. You will have a faucet that will last as long as your sink, providing you with years of worry free use.
The next best choice is electroplated chrome on brass. They are not as expensive, the inner workings are reliable solid brass, and the finish will last almost as long as solid brass. Plastic faucets should absolutely be avoided as they are prone to breaking, and will require regular replacement. They may look attractive in the box, but they are not worth the headaches they will create.
For any taste and room style, there is a faucet to match. Handles are available in single or double versions. With the double handle, both must be rotated to achieve the desired temperature. When the single handle faucet is chosen, the handle is simply rotated in either direction for progressively warmer or colder water.
Single handle action taps are very easy for children and disabled people to work. They are very easy to turn on. You'll be able to adjust the water flow when you are cooking. This is important when your hands are covered in food or grease.
Spray nozzles were once only available as a unit to the side of the faucet. However, you can now choose a spray nozzle faucet. The faucet head connects to a flexible hose, allowing it to be pulled out from the faucet body and used as a sprayer. What will they think of next?
Victorian and old world finishes are a popular choice. Many people are buying Victorian homes, or building homes and decorating them in classical styles. When you choose an old world faucet you are able to maintain a consistent theme in your home down to the finest detail. You can have an old-fashioned look with up-to-the minute functionality.
Wall mounted faucets were once considered obsolete but are making a comeback. They are ideal for use in the kitchen and make for very easy clean-up. They are also handy for tall pots to fit under and will add an interesting architectural element to your home. Choosing the right faucet is important for aesthetic reasons as well as usefulness.
Poor quality faucets are prone to breaking and leaking. When this happens you'll get a higher than normal water bill. The worst scenario could be actual water damage to your home from spraying water. When things go wrong with your faucets call a plumbing service to stop the water and replace the defective piece with a quality new faucet.