What are the different kinds of faucets?

The most common faucet types are:

• Ball Faucet. The first type of washerless faucet, ball faucets are commonly used in kitchens.
• Cartridge Faucet (Two Handle) Cartridge faucets utilize a movable stem cartridge which moves up and down to control the flow of water.
• Disc Faucet.
• Compression Washer Faucet.

What are the different types of faucet handles?

The most common types of faucet handles are lever handles, blade handles and cross handles. The type of handle that a faucet can accommodate is somewhat dependent on the type of faucet itself. Some faucets are by nature double-handled in design, while others are made to be used with a single handle.

What are the types of bathroom faucets?

The most common types of bathroom faucets are single hole, vessel, centerset, widespread and wall mount.

How do I know what kind of kitchen faucet to buy?

Traditional faucets, with hot and cold taps, require three holes for the taps and spout, and a fourth for the sprayer. Additional options — soap dispensers or integrated sprayers — create a different set of requirements.

What does a 4 inch centerset faucet mean?

The four-inch measurement for a centerset faucet refers to the center to center distance between the two furthest mounting holes. Centerset faucets have three mounting holes. All faucets with this kind of mounting pattern are measured between the two furthest spaced openings to get the desired measurement.

What is a disc faucet?

Disc (or Disk) Faucet The disk faucet mixes hot and cold water inside a mixing chamber called a pressure balance cartridge. Two ceramic disks at the bottom of the chamber will raise and lower to control the volume of water flow. These faucets are high quality, very reliable, and do not need repair very often.

How do I identify a faucet stem?

1. It is easiest for us to identify your stem or handle needs by measuring your stem from the left where the washer is attached to the right where the handle fits on the knurled end (The Broached end).
2. Broached ends are unique by manufacturer and is critical when identifying your stem or cartridge.

Which type of bathroom faucet is best?

• Best Overall: Luxier Widespread Bathroom Faucet.
• Best Budget: Pacific Bay Lynden Bathroom Faucet.
• Best Single-Hole: Joss & Main Single Hole Bathroom Faucet.
• Best Touchless: IKEA Brogrund Sensor Sink Faucet.
• Best Waterfall: VibrantBath Commercial Bathroom Faucet.
• Best Widespread: Pfister Ladera Widespread Bathroom Faucet.