Exploring Different Types of Kitchen Taps

As anyone who has remodeled a kitchen will tell you, picking the right kitchen taps is of great importance as they are not simply functional additions to a kitchen which we use each day, but also stylish details which have the power to drastically change how the kitchen looks. When aiming for a certain style or theme in the kitchen, the sink and the taps are key to achieving the design that you are looking for. There are however, a great many tap styles to choose from, as well as a wide variety of materials which said taps can be made from. Let’s take a deeper look then at what types of kitchen taps there are.

Common Tap Types

Let us first start with the type of taps which are available, in terms of shape and functionality.

These are the most common style of taps which feature a curved spray wand with a single lever that pulls down or out, and has a temperature control which works by moving the lever back and forward.

Much as it sounds, the dual handle has two levers, one for hot and one for cold, and the water comes from the same tap. These two can often be connected to a main central unit, more often than not they are separately fixed.

As can be found in restaurants these taps have a hose spray which can be moved and a fixed tap which may or may not be flexible. Usually these are for kitchens where there are two sinks, and the hose can be used for rinsing.

A separate spray may be added for a dual handle or a pull down/out tap, it will use a separate handle and have a small hole on the edge of the sink where it can be stored.

A hygienic motion sensor tap will begin to work as soon as a hand is placed in front of the lever, temperature is controlled in the same way as a single lever tap.

Whilst the large majority of taps are considered as a kitchen mixer, meaning the water comes out of just one spout, occasionally people may wish to buy a dual tap design which features 2 spouts, hot and cold, with two separate levers.

Materials

The range of materials which you can find will range from bronze, zinc alloy, stainless steel, copper and plastic and each material will work better in certain styles of kitchen. For example those looking for a country-style kitchen with a deep sink could look at copper taps as a lovely compliment to this style. Others who may be looking for that rugged, industrial, style kitchen can turn to factory-style bronze taps which will help to bring that design to life.

Cost

Many are surprised by the cost associated with kitchen taps which is why it is important that you go into this with your eyes very much open. Faucets can cost anywhere between $100-$500 depending on the type of tap you want and the materials which are used to make it.

This is not a choice that you’ll be making in a hurry so be sure to do your research before you buy.