Which Is Better? Pull-down Faucet or Pull-out Faucet

If you want to renovate the bathroom or kitchen, you need to pay special attention to the use of faucets. It is understood that there are various types of faucets on the market, including pull down kitchen faucet, pull out kitchen faucet, touchless sink faucet, single/double handle faucet and smart kitchen faucet. This article mainly discusses the similarities and differences between pull-down kitchen faucets and pull-out kitchen faucets.

 

The elegant pull-down kitchen faucet is known as the gooseneck faucet because of its high arc shape. Many pull-down faucets are designed with many details, which makes them easy to be widely used in various styles and decorations. The pull-down faucet can easily rinse soap dishes or food residues.

 

The pull-down faucet does not provide a wide range of motion than the pull-out faucet. However, this style of faucet must be equipped with a deep sink.

 

The pull-out kitchen faucet is similar to the countertop faucet. This type of faucet can create a more traditional look for the kitchen. Many people choose this type of faucet mainly because its detachable head can wash the hard-to-reach areas of the sink. The handle of the pull-out faucet can be used to adjust the flow rate and temperature. However, its shortcomings are obvious. It easily splashes water everywhere.

 

Compared to the pull down faucet, the pull-out faucet takes up less space, which makes it an excellent choice for cabinet space above the sink. The spray head is smaller than the hand sprayer on the pull-down faucet, so there is less risk of splashing.

 

In fact, many of the benefits of pull-out faucets are the same as pull-down faucets. The difference lies in the direction in which the sprayer mechanism is removed from the faucet base. The biggest highlight of the pull faucet is that it can achieve long-distance flushing without dead ends. You only need to pull out the faucet when using it. The faucet is like a small shower, which can easily wash every corner of the sink. But its disadvantage is that when the faucet is drawn out, one hand must be free to hold the faucet.

 

The chef may prefer the kitchen faucet with pull down sprayer. Its height makes it easier to fill tall pots and cooking utensils. If you have a shallow sink, then you'd better choose a pull-out faucet.

 

Nowadays, more and more consumers buy faucets, they will comprehensively consider the material, function, shape and other aspects. According to the material, the faucet can be divided into SUS304 stainless steel, cast iron, all-plastic, brass, zinc alloy faucet, polymer composite faucet and so on.

 

The Material of the Faucet

 

The all-copper faucet is made of all-copper, with high surface gloss and high anti-wear and corrosion resistance.

 

The stainless steel kitchen faucet is resistant to acid, alkali, corrosion, and does not pollute the tap water source. The surface of this faucet does not require electroplating. It only needs to be polished to reveal the true color of stainless steel.

 

Plastic water taps are rich in colors and safer to use. ABS plastic is used for production and processing.

 

Ceramic faucet has the advantages of no rust, no wear, beautiful appearance and so on.