faucet installation

what do you need to know?

so, it’s time to replace or buy a faucet

there are a few factors to consider before you are choosing a faucet, such as

a mount type: wall or sink, and how many holes it requires

a handle type: single-handle or double handle faucet

height above sink

is it a replacement? if yes, make sure the new one fits your countertop, number of holes or existing setup

is it a renovation? if yes, check out the color match and the faucet finish-different finishes require different maintenance effort

quality spout height and reach - this is a kitchen and the faucet should be useful, functional, and easy to use
quality – ceramic valves are durable and that is what you need for a heavy-duty faucet
finish – it’s about to look but also about practicality some finishes are tougher in terms of daily maintenance
most of the faucets have polished bronze, satin nickel, and chrome finishes. All these finishes last for years, though others are more durable
chrome is the most durable, followed by nickel and then bronze
handle type – single handle is better and easier to use pool down sprayer vs side sprayer, it’s a preference but pool-down is considered more convenient
mount type – see how it will be installed and how many holes should be done on the countertop
price - you need to select a faucet that is within your price range, do not go for the expensive or the cheapest, choose the one within your budget

decision on a bathroom faucet depends if this is a completely new set up including a sink and connection or this is just a faucet replacement

if this is a faucet replacement consider the existing sink, number of holes, color, and finish match to the existing interior
a new bathroom set up allows more flexibility, then consider if single hole faucet vs center set faucet with 3 holes or wall mount faucet
finishes the same as the kitchen faucet, remember that look of the brand new in the box faucet will be very different after first-time use so consider brushed finishes since they hide water spots much better and require less effort to keep them shiny

there are several factors that will decide if repairing or replacing a faucet

do you know what to do and how to do it?
how old is the faucet, is it worth it to fix it? Sometimes the replacement is better and more reasonable
the repair cost can be close to buying a brand-new faucet
it is a time-consuming process and no guarantee it will be working after all effort investment
type of issue – it can be fixed but the issue can be repetitive and then purchasing a new one is preferable

type of faucet – single-hole vs center-set vs widespread
mount type – sink vs wall
style and design – traditional vs modern
handle type – single handle vs two – handle
faucet arc – high arc vs low arc
spray function – pull out vs pull down vs side sprayer
finish – matte vs brushed vs stainless steel vs chrome considering cleaning
maintenance
DIY vs call a plumber considering time spent and expenses associated with unexpected complications