How to order a kitchen faucet:

Faucet:

Kitchen faucets have different configurations that require different types of installation. The most common installation type is deck-mount. Before purchasing a deck-mount kitchen faucet please make sure that it will fit your sink.

If you have an under mount kitchen sink, which is installed underneath the counter then your faucet holes are drilled directly into the countertop. If you are replacing an existing faucet, you want to be sure that the number holes your faucet requires matches the number of holes already drilled on the countertop. If you are purchasing an under mount sink without hole drillings and a faucet at the same time for a new installation, you do not have to worry about the number of holes your faucet requires. Your plumber will drill the required number of holes into the countertop.

If you have a drop in sink which is installed from above the counter and has a visible rim and deck which the faucet mounts on, you have to match the number of required holes for your faucet with the number of existing holes on the sink that you own or are purchasing.

Note: If there are additional holes on your sink or countertop that your desired faucet will not fill, no need to worry. You can purchase a hot water dispenser, side spray, soap dispenser, or hole cover to fill the extra hole. In most cases all sinkhole sizes are the same.

Other installation types for a kitchen faucet are a wall-mount faucet or pot filler. For such a faucet you need to drill holes on the wall above the sink not on your sink or countertop. Pot fillers can be used in addition to your kitchen faucet. They have a long swing-out arm that is installed near your range or cook top that provides cold, filtered water. Pot fillers are growing in popularity but remember a separate water line is required.

Water Filtration:

In this day and age many families are exploring methods of filtering their water for drinking or cooking. Water filters can protect against dirt, rust, etc. Traditionally, many have added a water filtration unit to their kitchen faucet.

Accessories:

• Soap Dispensers - A container that dispenses soap or lotion. It is mounted besides the kitchen faucet and requires one-hole drilling on the sink or countertop for installation.
• Escutcheon Plates – used to cover unwanted sink holes when switching to a different style faucet. For instance, if you are removing a two-handle faucet out of a sink with three-hole drillings, and replacing it with a single-lever faucet that only requires one-hole, instead of purchasing accessories to fill the holes you can purchase an escutcheon plate that will cover them and look nice at the same time. The plate should be in the same finish or color as the faucet.
• Hot Water Dispenser – Spout that dispenses hot water instantly! You can use it to make coffee, soup, or tea. Usually requires one-hole drilling in your sink or countertop.