ABOUT KITCHEN FAUCETS

Kitchen faucets are usually made from chromium plated cast brass. Other finishes include natural brass, plated gold, and antique brown finish.

Most kitchen faucets now take the form of a mixer tap, which may have either a mechanical or electronic means of controlling temperature. Mixer taps provide a single stream of warm water, avoiding the risk of scalding. A common design is to have a single handle, which moves up and down to control volume of water, and sideways to control the temperature of the water.

The leading kitchen faucet suppliers listed below the panel of sponsored links have comprehensive websites, with information on types of kitchen faucets, materials for kitchen faucets, and product catalogs.

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LEADING KITCHEN FAUCET MANUFACTURERS

Grohe, with its headquarters in Hemer, Germany, is Europe's biggest manufacturer of sanitary fittings. It employs more than five thousand people, of whom just over three thousand are in Germany. It has three production plants in Germany, and three other plants in Portugal, Thailand, and Canada. More than 80% of Grohe's sales are outside Germany. The Grohe America website is grouped into the following main sections: Bathroom Faucets, Shower Products, and Kitchen Faucets. Additional parts of the website cover: Where to Buy, Parts Distributors, and Free Literature.

Delta Faucet Company is a leading US manufacturer of bath and kitchen faucets. It is headquartered at Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, with manufacturing plants in Greensburg Indiana, Jackson Tennessee, Ontario Canada, and Panyu China. In addition to its flagship Delta brand, the Delta product range includes the Peerless brand of affordable faucets, and the Brizo brand of fashion faucets in distinctive designs. It is a subsidiary of Masco Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of faucets, cabinets, locksets, architectural coatings, and other home improvement products.

eFaucets is a leading online retailer of bathroom and kitchen faucets. Its kitchen range includes: kitchen faucets, kitchen sinks, kitchen accessories, garbage disposers, bar and prep faucets, bar and prep sinks, bar and prep accessories, hot water dispensers, laundry faucets, and lighting. Brands include: American Standard, AquaPure, Banner, Belle Foret, Cifial, Creative Specialties, Cucina, Blanco, Brasstech, Chicago Faucets, and Danze Faucets. eFaucets can also supply replacement parts from manufacturers including: Delta, Price Pfister, and Grohe.

Faucet.com is an online retailer of kitchen and bathroom equipment, including kitchen faucets, from several leading manufacturers. These include: Kohler, Moen, Delta, American Standard, Grohe, Price Pfister, Blanco, and Franke. Illustrated descriptions are provided for each manufacturers products, with prices. Kitchen faucets may be ordered online. The Faucet.com website is organized into the following main sections: Faucets, Sinks, Kitchen, Bathroom, Hardware, and Lighting. Free ground shipping is provided on orders over $99. Founded in 1994, Faucet.com has supplied to more than 1m customers.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO KITCHEN FAUCETS

National Kitchen & Bath Association

Plastic Pipe & Fittings Association

Plumbing Manufacturers Institute

Plumbing Web

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.

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