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5 things to consider when choosing a new faucet

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The decision is more important than you think.

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Leaving it to your contractor is one thing, but it’s best if you know what you’re after. (Rawpixel pic)

How hard can it be to choose a faucet? Isn’t it just a matter of going into a hardware store, selecting a nice-looking design and screwing it onto your sink when you get back home? This is where most homeowners go wrong.

Sure, you can leave it to your contractor and interior designer to choose the plumbing fixtures for you, but it will save you a lot of time and money going back and forth between their selections if you know the right criteria to look for in the first place.

There are a few simple yet very vital things to consider when choosing the right faucet for your kitchen or bathroom.

To make it easy, we’ve put them together here just for you:

1. Aesthetic appeal

This is the most obvious of all considerations. Faucets come in different styles, height and handle shapes.

They are also fitted with many modern features like LED lights, temperature indicators and pull-out handles.

The look of your faucet is just as important as all the other design elements in your home to complete the overall look of your kitchen or bathroom.

Since you’ll be using them for a very long time, make sure that you visualise how practical it would be to use a particular type, feature and height of faucet.

2. Material

Next in the process is choosing the right type of material for your faucet.

Solid brass is considered the best material to have for faucets as it can handle high temperatures when you turn on the tap.

If you decide to go for stainless steel ones, try to avoid faucets that have parts made from plastic.

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Be sure to select the right material for your faucet. (Rawpixel pic)

3. Single handle or double handles

Most people don’t know why it matters at all how many handles a faucet set has, or why they should even be bothered about it. Faucets that are available come in either one or two handles, and there are also hands-free designs available where the faucets can be automatically activated either by sensor or touch.

One-handle faucets are popular because they are more convenient to use – you can make adjustments according to the temperature that you want very easily and accurately.

Two-handle faucets might not offer the convenience of one-handle faucets, but they will give your sink a good symmetrical look.

4. Sprayer and spouts

Regular spouts can extend to around three to four inches above the surface of the sink. If you have a double-bowl sink, make sure you pick a faucet that has a head that can swing sideways to reach both sinks.

You can also choose a sprayer head which is very helpful when washing dishes in the kitchen or get sleek with a waterfall spout design.

5. Cost

If you have an unlimited spending budget for your bathroom, kitchen or house renovation, go all out! Find a faucet that suits the style of your home that has high durability and can last long.

But it’s still a good idea to look around for the best price available at different suppliers and shops before settling on a purchase.

However, take caution and do not fall for ‘too good to be true prices’ offered at some shops before comparing it to others. There’s a huge possibility that you’re buying into low-quality faucets or extremely old stock which can be brittle – so do a thorough check on every item!

This article first appeared in kaodim.com

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