Here’s a quick lessson on the terms
that will help you with your faucet
selection:
Aerator: A device in a faucet spout
that mixes air with flowing water.
Centerset: A faucet style that combines spout and handles.
Dual-control faucets: One handle for hot, one for cold, may
cost slightly more than single-handled faucets because you’re buying
more hardware.
Escutcheon. Also called a faucet hole cover, this is a trim piece that
dresses a pipe or valve as it penetrates the wall.
Handles: Turn on with either cross-shaped or lever handles (both come
in traditional and contemporary styles). A single handle allows for easier
use especially for kids or people with disabilities.
Lift rod: A rod inside the faucet that lowers the stopper into the drain.
Wall-mount: This type of faucet is mounted into the wall rather than on
the vanity surface. A perfect solution for clutter-free countertops, wallmount
faucets are also frequently paired with vessel-type lavatories.
Water Filters: You can add a filtering system to your tap. Some faucets
feature a system mounted beneath the lavatory. Others have a filter
system inside the body of the faucet.
Widespread: A faucet style that features separate spout and handles.
This distance between handles is usually at least eight inches from the
center end of the handle. Widespread faucets come only one way—three
components (one hot, one cold, and a spout) that can be installed over
