You want to buy a faucet. Although it looks small, it also bears the water health of the whole family. How to choose a safe faucet?

Faucets also depend on the occasion

From the kitchen to the bathroom, and even the coffee table faucet in the living room, different spaces have different functions and plans, so different types of faucets should be selected according to different spaces.

Kitchen faucet: The kitchen faucet is mainly used for washing dishes and vegetables, etc., and a faucet with a long water pipe and a high water outlet is required. It is best to choose a stretchable faucet.

Basin faucet: The basin faucet in the bathroom is used for washing. Choose a faucet with a shorter and smaller water outlet. If it is an above-the-counter basin, a faucet with an arc will work better than a straight-down faucet.

Shower faucet: When choosing a shower faucet, pay more attention to the texture. You should choose the water outlet method. Straight water outlet, press water outlet, bubble water outlet... The shower faucet is installed in the shower area, and can be hosed or embedded in the wall.

Washing machine faucet: When choosing a washing machine faucet, you should consider the water-saving function of the faucet. Generally, a single cold (water) type faucet is fine.

Choose a single-handle dual-control, double-handle dual-control or thermostatic faucet?

A single-handle dual-control faucet is a faucet valve that controls hot and cold water. It is more suitable for kitchen and basin faucets and is more frequently used.

It is easy to operate.

A double-handle dual-control faucet is a faucet valve that controls hot and cold water. It is suitable for shower rooms with more showers and has more precise control of water temperature. Thermostatic faucets are suitable for families with elderly people and children, and they also have requirements for water quality. If the water quality in any area is too poor, it is not suitable.

Choose a faucet based on the structure of the basin

If it is an under-counter basin or a column basin, you can choose a general basin faucet. If it is an above-counter basin, you must choose a faucet with a water outlet higher than the edge of the basin. If it is a double-handle dual-control faucet, the basin must also have three installation holes.

Is there a bubbler?

Generally, good quality faucets are equipped with a bubbler, which allows the water flow and the opening to be fully mixed, making the water flow more delicate and soft, and also achieving water-saving effects.

Measure the length of the hose

If the length of the faucet hose is too long or too short, it will burst after long-term use. The conventional length is generally 200/300/500mm. It is best to measure the distance from the faucet to the angle valve before purchasing, and choose the appropriate hose length according to needs.

Bathrooms that focus on functionality will not use various stylized furniture or furnishings to create a variety of spatial styles like living rooms, bedrooms and other areas. Therefore, in a simple functional small space, details often become the determining factor of quality.

In particular, faucets as functional building materials are definitely the focus of details in the bathroom, which can not only affect the comfort of daily washing, but also become the finishing touch in a simple space.

Six suggestions for the purchase and matching of bathroom faucets to help you create an exquisite bathroom space.

Focus on service life

Faucets are replaced less frequently and used more frequently, so when purchasing, you should first consider product quality and try to buy big brands with quality assurance. When considering the quality of faucets, the valve core is an important criterion because it is the "heart" of the faucet and will have a direct impact on service life and water quality. Generally speaking, ceramic valve cores are the most ideal type, with better wear resistance and sealing.

Create a sense of style difference

Boldly choose faucets that are different from the overall style or bathroom items, and create rich aftertaste through the contrast of materials or colors. For example, in a modern bathroom made of marble, a retro brass faucet is matched with the sharp contrast between new and old, gloss and dull, making the entire space no longer monotonous and more warm.

Functionality that cannot be ignored

With the development of technology, the functional design of bathroom faucets has become more and more abundant, and you can choose suitable products according to your own needs. For example, for families with high water consumption, it is recommended to buy faucets with water-saving functions; extractable and rotating water outlets are convenient for washing hair or cleaning around the basin.

Classics are always simple

For bathrooms, a pure and simple exterior design is the best choice. Bathroom faucets do not need to be too fancy in appearance. Instead, products with traditional outlines are timeless classics, more durable and versatile. And when choosing, smooth lines and flawless polishing are the key to improving the texture of the space.

The matching degree of the basin

The water flow of the faucet outlet should be proportional to the depth of the basin to prevent splashing. In addition, the curvature and height of the faucet should also be taken into account. Generally speaking, the outlet position should be about 15 cm higher than the basin.

Later maintenance that cannot be ignored

If you want to extend the service life of the faucet and maintain the smoothness of the surface for a long time, you must pay attention to later maintenance. Clean the surface of the faucet regularly, and pay attention to wiping dirt and water marks in time.