Choosing Your Kitchen Faucets

When constructing a new home in the Tacoma area, no item is too small to take time to research before making a solid decision. This includes everything from the roofing of your Tacoma home down to the kitchen faucets. Most Tacoma area homeowners may think this is just another part of selecting the kitchen sink, and while it’s true you should pair the two to work together, careful thought needs to go into each choice separately. After all, you put significant thought into building your Tacoma home down to the exact style you wanted.

The all-important budget needs to be set before your search for the perfect faucet can begin. A kitchen faucet can range from $25 all the way up to $2000. It is best to set a limit and only focus on the selection within your range. There are plenty of styles offered at every price point.

The vast quantity of kitchen faucets can be categorized into three basic types: centerset, widespread and mini-widespread. The centerset style is the most common and the least expensive. Most often, there is only one handle for both hot and cold water, but two-handle variations are offered as well. Widespread faucets feature spouts mounted separately for the hot and cold water. The flexible installation allows for extra features and the handles can be from 8-20 inches apart. Mini-widespread designs are similar to the widespread variety except the spouts are only 4 inches from center to center, making them less expensive.

If you are looking for a professional Tacoma plumber to install your kitchen faucets, please contact us today.