Basin Faucets

The easiest and most affordable way to upgrade the look of your bathroom is to replace your old basin faucet with a better one. Sometimes a new faucet can overhaul the look of your bathroom to a great extent. 

Even though it might seem simple, picking out the right type of bathroom basin faucet can be trickier than you might initially think. One reason for this is the fact that there are several different types of faucets available that vary in colour, size, finish, and style. So, which one of them you pick can make all the difference. Read this article to find out more about basin faucets. Having a better understanding of them can help you make the right choices while shopping for them.  

Different types of basin faucets 

It is possible to categorise basin faucets depending on the shape. But in this case, rather than looking at the superficial difference in the shape of the faucet, we look at the shape differences that actually affect the way the faucet and its control works. These shape differences also limit the type of faucets that you can install on a particular sink. Here is a list of the top four most popular types of faucets. In this article, you will also find a few tips that you use while shopping for them as well.  

Bridge  

Bridge faucets keep the aesthetics of a traditional style but combine modern technology with it. So, if you are a fan of traditional style but do not compromise on the convenience of modern technology, then this might be a great fit for you. The most distinctive part of any bridge faucet is the handle or the lever. These faucets need separate holes for the faucet and the lever. Because of that, such faucets are always mounted vertically on the sinks. If the sink doesn’t have a large enough space for mounting a basin faucet, then you can mount it on the countertop next to the sink.  

Centre-set 

These faucets also follow a traditional look. Unlike bridge faucets, levers and the spout stay separate without merging at the top. This can be a single lever or double lever depending on the model of the basin faucet. Usually, if it is a model with two levers, all of these fixtures will stay for inches apart in order to accommodate all of them on the sink. But if it is a model with just one lever, the lever can be installed further from the spout. Sometimes both of them can be six inches apart. Similar to bridge faucets, centre-set faucets also go on top of the sink or the countertop.  

Single handle 

Most modern basin faucets are single handle models. The main reason for this popularity is because they are affordable, simple, and easy to install. Just like the name suggests, both the lever and the spout are on a single piece. So, most single handle models can be installed on a single hole basin. This is true even if the faucet handles both hot and cold water. Only some of these models require a second hole for installation. The benefit of using a single handle faucet is that you can replace it using any other single handle faucet.  

Wall mount faucets  

Not surprisingly, wall-mounted faucets go on the wall above the sink. So, you can imagine that in order to use this type of faucet, you need to have the plumbing to run on the wall rather than going under the basin. Secondly, the basin and the wall should be at a reasonable distance from each other. In this model, both the lever and the spout will be on the wall. There are some aesthetic and practical benefits to using a wall-mounted faucet. Because there is no spout or handle on or near the sink, you can easily clean the area around the sink.