Is a Wall Mount Kitchen Faucet Right For You?

If you are thinking of purchasing a kitchen faucet, you have lots of choices. They generally fall into one of these two main categories:  Sink mounted faucets or wall mount kitchen faucets.  For this article, I’m going to focus on the wall mounted faucet because the majority of information covers the other type.  A wall mount kitchen faucet is definitely a bit more challenging to install, but not too bad if you are handy with plumbing.  If not, it is best to leave the job to a professional.  If your home already has a wall mounted kitchen faucet however, it should be a relatively easy task.

Types of Wall Mounted Kitchen Faucets

Most of these faucets differ by these factors:  The type of material used to make them, the design of the neck, and the overall style.  The most common type available is silver and shiny, and is made out of either stainless steel or chrome.  While sink mounted faucets usually have high necks, a wall mounted kitchen faucet usually sticks fairly straight out from the wall because it is already at a high enough level to begin with.  There are those that do curve upwards, and some of them even hang downwards, since they are designed to be mounted higher up on the wall.

Wall Mount Gooseneck Kitchen Faucet

One model that really stands out is the gooseneck American Standard wall mount kitchen faucet.  It mouts onto the wall directly over the sink, and the gooseneck has a nice high curve.   This faucet is made of brass with a chrome finish that has a lifetime guarantee against tarnishing or scratching.  In addition, it has ceramic disk valves that prevent dripping.

Cheap Wall Mount Kitchen Faucet

Many people are just looking for a simple, cheap wall mount kitchen sink faucet.  Though many of these faucets cost well over $100, there are definitely cheaper options.  Price Pfister, LDR, and Kingston all have wall mount faucets in the $30 – $60 range with simple designs.  The cheaper faucets usually have a chrome finish, and bronze or stainless steel cost a bit more.

Wall Mount Kitchen Faucet with Spray

While it is easy to find a sink mount kitchen faucet that has a sprayer attached, wall mount versions are a little harder to come by.  Danze makes a pull down wall mount kitchen faucet.  The end of the faucet detaches and becomes a sprayer, which works the same way as a separate kitchen sprayer.  This is one of the few models that have a sprayer.  Many wall mount faucets do however come with a soap dish that rests directly above the handles and the neck.

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