Picking the right fixtures for your bathroom requires you to take many factors into consideration, and choosing the right faucet is no different. There are many kinds of faucets in the market today, which makes your decision a tad trickier. If you're having trouble deciding, here's a list of things to take note of whilst selecting the faucet that best suits your bathroom.
Faucets are an important fixture of your bathroom and choosing the right one therefore requires a good amount of consideration. You may be tempted to just buy the latest faucet design, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it will be suitable for your bathroom. How then, can you determine if a particular model is? If you find yourself in this predicament, here are some key considerations to take note of in order to choose the most suitable faucet for your bathroom.
Find Your Faucet Centre
Getting the latest faucet design is pointless if the faucet doesn't fit your sink to begin with. It's important to get your measurements right first before looking at designs. In this case, knowing your faucet centres should be your first priority. This is essentially, the distance between the pre-drilled faucet holes in the sink from the centre of the left hole to the centre of the right hole. These centre points should correspond to the centre connections of the faucet that will be installed there. Another measurement to take note of is the distance between the faucet holes to the wall, accounting for obstructions like mirrors and cabinets.
Understanding the Different Installation Types
The arrangement of your sink or vanity in your bathroom will ultimately determine the kind of faucet that will be installed. Take note of how many installation holes your sink has before choosing a faucet; otherwise, you'd probably have to buy a new sink altogether. For instance, you have single-hole faucets that, like its namesake suggests, can be installed into a single hole on the back of the sink. Most single-hole faucets only have a single handle, lever, or knob to control the water flow and temperature. It's also worth noting that sensor faucets and touchless faucets are typically single-hole faucets as well.
Another popular installation type is the centerset faucet. This is a versatile design that fits bathrooms of varying sizes. Centerset faucets combine the faucet spout and handles into a single unit, and most models offer individual controls for hot and cold water, enabling you to create the ideal balance. Other installation types include widespread faucets, vessel faucets, and wall-mounted faucets. Be sure to familiarise yourself with how each type works.
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Understanding the Different Kinds of Faucet Handles
Different faucet handles affect the nature of your faucet and how they function. Handles are responsible for controlling the flow of hot and cold water before it flows through the faucet. Traditionally, we're used to seeing one and two-handle faucets, with the former being ideal for controlling temperature and water pressure, and the latter standing out in terms of style. However, in recent years, sensor faucets and touchless faucets have grown in popularity. Both sensor and touchless faucets do not require the pulling of a manual lever to function; rather, a sensor faucet only requires you to tap against the sensor for water to start flowing, while a touchless faucet doesn't require any touching at all; it runs simply by sensing your hand in front of it.
Even though touchless and sensor faucets are the rage now, it doesn't necessarily mean that they're the best fit for your bathroom. If you prefer to control your water pressure and temperature manually, lever faucets are more suitable in that regard.
Regardless of the kind of faucet you're looking for, find the right one for you here at TOTO. For more information, please visit our website.