How to Choose a Faucet Spout?

The spout is an essential element of every faucet. To fulfill its role properly, it is essential to correctly match its reach, shape, and height to the function it is to perform as well as to the size and location of the sink or basin. It is also worth paying attention to the visual aspects of the faucet spout to match it to other kitchen elements or bathroom fittings. The market offers kitchen faucets with various spouts, so before choosing a specific solution, it is worth getting to know the most popular models.

Sink Faucet - Be Sure to Focus on Quality

When choosing fittings, it is important to remember that the sink faucet is a part of kitchen equipment that is used quite frequently. Not only is it used very often, but it is also subjected to factors that affect its wear. Poor water quality, sudden temperature changes, limescale buildup, or contaminants in the water, along with chemical agents used for cleaning, are factors negatively affecting its efficiency. To prolong the life of the faucet, a filter that stops small impurities can be installed in the system.

The faucet is also prone to mechanical damage, especially when it is mounted too low, has a pull-out spout, or is handled improperly. Therefore, the location and method of installation are crucial for long-term, trouble-free operation. The quality of the product is also important. Fittings from well-known and reputable manufacturers are characterized by durability, strength, and resistance to damage. As a result, they serve home dwellers for a long time, fulfilling their function flawlessly.

Standing or Wall Faucet?

An important factor to consider when choosing a faucet is how it will be installed. Faucets can be divided into wall-mounted and standing ones. Those with a downward-facing thread are intended for standing faucets, while those facing upwards are for wall fittings.

• Wall faucet - is connected directly to the water installation without the use of connection hoses. Therefore, prior installation of hot and cold water is necessary. It does not require drilling holes in cabinets or in the sink.
• Deck-mounted faucets are installed on the kitchen counter or sink edge. They are currently more frequently chosen by customers due to their simple installation and a wide range of available models that fit both traditional and modern kitchens.

Popular Types of Spouts for Sink Faucets

Choosing the right spout for a kitchen faucet allows for any water stream regulation, is handy, comfortable to use, and simplifies tasks performed at the sink. Therefore, it's worth taking a closer look at the spout functions available on the market and choosing the right model. Here are the most commonly chosen products:

• Two-function faucet equipped with two water delivery modes: stream and spray. Thanks to this function, it is possible to limit the stream size, which promotes water conservation. The spray mode makes it easier to rinse dishes, wash delicate fruits and vegetables, and clean the sink compartments;
• With an aerator, which is a small device located at the end of the spout. Thanks to its fine mesh, it aerates the water stream, thereby reducing its consumption and preventing splashes. Some models come with a special tool that facilitates cleaning the aerator without the need to unscrew it;
• Rotating - thanks to horizontal movement, it performs excellently in conjunction with a double-basin sink. However, it is necessary to choose a model with a high or pull-out spout to reach every basin of the sink easily;
• Pull-out spout is an excellent choice for any kitchen. The movable head and pull-out hose allow for operating the water stream not only in both sink compartments but also outside of them;
• Touchless - inside the device, there is an infrared sensor that activates the water upon detecting motion around its outlet. It is most commonly used in bathrooms and is less frequently found in kitchen faucet forms.

Modern Spouts for Kitchen Faucets

Designers and manufacturers of kitchen fittings strive to equip modern sinks with increasingly smarter types of faucets, thereby enhancing their functionality and ensuring comfortable use. Discover the latest models of spouts:

• Thermostatic - has a knob for temperature regulation, locking the water temperature at a certain level, which helps save energy for heating it. Some faucets combine two functions: temperature locking with limiting the amount of water flowing out. They are exceptionally safe as they maintain the set temperature regardless of drops in water pressure;
• Flexible - it's worth opting for a faucet with a bendable or spring spout that can be easily bent, providing high work comfort;
• Window-sill - these types of faucets are installed in sinks located under the window. To ensure the spout does not obstruct window opening, it must be cleverly hidden. One option is to "bend" it and lay it on the countertop, sink edge, or hide it in the basin; another is to remove the spout from the body, and yet another is to press it under the countertop. It is worth noting that the faucet returned to its normal position does not lose its functionality;
• Touch - an intelligent kitchen faucet that responds to even the slightest touch. It can be turned off without using a lever. Simply touch the spout with a wrist or forearm, and it will start working.