Along with the type of sink and sinkhole configuration, it’s important to consider mounting style, the number of handles desired and the type of sprayer you prefer when it comes to faucets.

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Deck-, Counter- or Wall-Mounted Faucets

Deck-Mounted

Deck-mounted faucets are contained on an integrated faucet mount. Controls are compact and tight. But the clustered design can make cleanup more difficult. Explore options on Home Depot.

Counter-Mounted

Counter-mounted faucets move the faucet to the sink apron, tucking it back on the countertop behind the sink.

This frees up more of the sink. Counter-mounted faucets cost more overall for extra countertop fabrication expenses. Explore options on Home Depot.

Wall-Mounted Faucets

Faucets mounted on the wall behind the sink give the kitchen a chef-centric, professional feel and free up both the sink and the counter.

However, these faucets tend to cost 30% more than other units and do require professional installation. Also, most wall-mounted faucets do not include a sprayer. The sprayer needs to be mounted in the countertop. Explore options on Home Depot.

Single-Handle or Two-Handle Faucet

Single-Handle Faucet

Single-handle faucets have one control, usually a lever, that tilts to mix hot and cold water. The single handle is wonderful when you need to turn on the water quickly with little fuss.

While sleek and modern, single-handle faucets can slow you down a bit when you’re trying to get the perfect temperature. Explore options on Home Depot.

Two-Handle Faucet

Two-handle faucets are simple and classic. This type of faucet rarely breaks down because it doesn’t have a mixing cartridge.

But the controls are spread out, using up more sink apron or countertop space than single-handle units. Explore options on Home Depot.

Pull-Down, Pull-Out, or Side Sprayer

Pull-Down Sprayer

Pull-down faucet sprayers transform from an arched fixed spout to a hose sprayer simply by pulling down on the spout head.

Pull-down sprayers are great for filling large pots, and they are best for large farmhouse sinks. But sometimes the sprayer does not fully retract when the counterweight gets caught on obstructions under the sink. Explore options on Home Depot.

Pull-Out Sprayer

Pull-out faucet sprayers are like pull-down faucets, except the sprayer pulls straight forward, toward the user.

Pull-out faucet sprayers’ lower profile means that they are not as visible on the sink. They also have a long hose that reaches to all areas of the basin. But they don’t work well for large pots, and often they do not retract as well as the pull-down models. Explore options on Home Depot.

Side Sprayer

Side sprayers are mounted in a hole in the faucet base, the sink apron or in a hole drilled in the countertop.

Side sprayers are flexible. But they do take up additional countertop, sink apron or mounting plate space. Explore options on Home Depot.

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Tips on Choosing a Faucet

Style is critical, but don't forget about practical factors

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Choosing a faucet is tricky. The variety of styles, materials and finishes-and prices-can be overwhelming. You'll probably live with your new faucet a long time, so you might as well love it. Here are seven things to consider before getting in the checkout line.

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Looks aren’t everything

Most people choose a faucet based on looks alone. And that’s a mistake. Looks are important, but you can usually get the look you want without compromising on convenience and long-term dependability. For advice on those practical considerations, we talked with faucet designers, manufacturers, retailers and plumbers. Here’s what we learned.

Spend enough but not too much

Plan to spend at least $65 for a bath faucet and at least $100 for a kitchen faucet. You might get a great faucet for less, but it’s more likely that you’d get a low-quality faucet. If you spend much more, you’re paying for extra features or style rather than basic reliability or durability.

Things to look for in a faucet

Some features to consider:

• Spout height and reach
• Pull-down vs. conventional sprayers
• Number of holes in the sink
• Single vs. multiple handles

Watch the spout height and reach

Faucet spouts vary a lot in height and reach, and most of the time you can just choose the look you like best. But if you have a shelf above the sink, a tall spout may not fit. With a three-bowl kitchen sink, a spout with a short reach may not extend to all the bowls. A bath faucet with a short reach might cause you to slop water behind the spout when you wash your hands.

Choose ceramic valves

If you want to avoid having a faucet that drips, get one with ceramic valves. Other types of valves are usually drip-free for years, but they can’t match the long-term reliability of ceramic. Faucets with ceramic valves cost about the same as other faucets.

Some finishes are tougher than others

Here’s Rule No. 1 of faucet finishes: Choose a finish that matches nearby cabinet hardware, towel bars, etc. Mismatches look bad. If you plan to replace existing hardware, your choice of faucet finishes is wide open. The vast majority of faucets have polished chrome, satin nickel or bronze finishes. All of these finishes are durable and keep their good looks for years. But some are more durable than others.

Chrome is the most durable finish and the easiest to keep clean-that’s why it’s always been the favorite for commercial kitchens and public bathrooms. If your faucet gets heavy use, it’s your best bet for long-term toughness.

Nickel finishes are usually labeled “brushed,” “satin” or “stainless steel” and have a dull shine. They’re durable but prone to fingerprints and water spots, so they’re harder to keep clean. Some have a coating that reduces stains and smudges, but that coating isn’t as durable as metal and may chip or wear.

Bronze faucets have a brownish tone and are often called “oiled” or “rubbed” bronze. But the surface is a coating (such as epoxy) rather than metal. This coating is tough stuff, but can be chipped or scratched more easily than metal.

Count the holes in your sink

If you want to switch from two handles to one, you have to think about the number of holes in the sink. Most sinks have three holes: one for the hot handle, one for the cold and one under the spout. Some single-handle faucets include a cover plate to hide the extra holes. But some don’t, so check the label. If you currently have a “wide spread” bathroom faucet with two handles far from the spout, you can’t switch to a single-handle model.

If you want a kitchen faucet with a “pull-down” sprayer mounted in the spout, there will be an empty sprayer hole. But the solution is simple: install a soap dispenser. Your new faucet may even include one.

A single handle is more convenient

Two-handle faucets have a stylish symmetry that suits many bathrooms, especially traditional ones. But in practical terms, single-handle faucets have all the advantages. They’re just plain more convenient; water temperature adjustment is easier and there’s one less handle to clean.

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Pull-down sprayers are better

If you’ve ever had a “side” sprayer (a spray handle mounted in the sink), you’ve probably had dribbles or leaks. And you might assume you’d have similar (and more expensive) trouble with a faucet-mounted sprayer like the one shown here. Probably not. All of our experts told us that “pull-down” sprayers have proven much more reliable than the old side sprayers.

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