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Key Takeaways
- The quality and design of a kitchen faucet significantly impact its price.
- You should consider your kitchen decor when selecting a faucet.
- Check that the faucet complements the sink.
- The quality and design of a kitchen faucet significantly impact its price.
When Is the Right Time to Change Your Faucet?
Without a doubt, the kitchen is among the most significant and frequently used areas of the home. The faucet is the most likely item in the kitchen to malfunction due to frequent use. Each year, about 60 million liters of water are consumed in kitchens for dishwashing, filling water bottles, rinsing hands, and water for cooking. In view of this, there are several reasons to replace your kitchen faucet – it is broken or outdated.
Replacing your kitchen faucet is one of the most common home improvement projects, and many factors must be considered before purchasing a new faucet:
Start with a Budget
A kitchen faucet’s price should be considered when making a purchase. The quality and design of a kitchen faucet significantly impact its price. If you do not want or need a lot of the extra features that come with a more expensive model, save money in the long run by purchasing a less expensive model.
Choose Your Faucet’s Finish
One of the most important factors to consider for a kitchen faucet replacement is the color and finish. There are many choices available, including:
Chrome
It is the most common choice, but it can become expensive if you have to buy many. Chrome finishes chip and scratch over time, so they are not good for everyday use. Stainless steel, which does not rust or corrode easily, would be a good alternative. However, it is usually more expensive than chrome-plated metal finishes like nickel or brass.
Polished Brass
Polished brass has been around since ancient times and is still used commercially today (like restaurant sinks all over Europe). Polished brass might be a good choice if you want something that looks classy but isn’t too flashy at the same time.
Choose Your Kitchen Decor
You should consider your kitchen decor when selecting a faucet. Check that the faucet complements the sink. Consider whether your sink has other features that could be incorporated into its design to make it more cohesive.
For example, consider adding one if you have stainless steel sinks with built-in soap dispensers but no (or very few) pull-out faucets. Also, when planning your kitchen layout, you need to decide how much control you want over the aesthetics. You will either allow many options or limit yourself because of the budget.
Choose Your Mount Style
When replacing a kitchen faucet, it is important to understand how the existing faucet is connected to the sink and the wall. You must ensure this is compatible with your new design. Some mounting styles can be used with other fixtures, like sprayers or mixers, while others cannot unless they are specifically designed.
Choosing stainless steel or chrome fixtures for your kitchen will give it a more modern appearance, so think about the kind of mount that will best highlight the aesthetic features of those materials.
Wrapping Up
Hiring a professional for a kitchen faucet replacement is important to get the best choice and quality. A plumber will have the necessary tools and expertise to quickly and efficiently replace your faucet while causing no damage to your sink or countertop.
When selecting a new faucet, you should consider the spout (straight or curved), the finish (chrome, brushed nickel, etc.), and the number of taps and hoses.
Plumbers can assist you in selecting the best faucet for your needs and budget. Even though replacing a kitchen faucet isn’t very difficult, it is best to let a professional handle it.
