Are your sink and faucet compatible?

Faucet function is another issue you’ll want to think over. Pull-out spray and pull-down faucets give you much greater utility for cleaning big pots or reaching a large work area.

Pull-out spray faucets feature great mobility and don't require a separate sidespray. Durable hoses eliminate twisting during operation. The sprayhead fits into the palm of your hand and offers stream-to-spray adjustment with the touch of a button.

Pull-down spray faucets offer all the features of a pullout faucet, but with additional reach and height for maximum functionality.



	Typically, there are between one and four holes available on a sink depending on the style of faucet and accessories that are utilized. The additional holes are used to fit accessories such as a soap/lotion dispenser , Piping Hot® hot water dispenser, or Wellspring™ filtered water dispenser. Check the specifications to make sure your sink matches your faucet and accessory needs.



	Before making a purchase, you’ll need to determine if your faucet is compatible with the required installation. Be sure to check whether your faucet is installed on the flat faucet deck of the sink or through the countertop.



	These days, spout shape and style is a topic unto itself. Kohler offers styles to suit every function with solid construction, washerless ceramic valving and a wide number of durable finishes. So whether you’re interested in a traditional faucet or a tall arcing spray, Kohler has a faucet that will suit your own personal style.



	Be sure to check your spout length to make sure it reaches adequately into the basin...particularly if you’re working with large or deep basins.



	Even faucet handles are worthy of consideration…not only for design features but for function. For example, lever or wristblade handle faucets are easy to use, making them a particularly good choice for children or people with disabilities. Single-control faucets offer added convenience and control because they don't require two-hand operation and have a temperature memory from the last position of operation.

To make sure you’ve got a good match between your sink and your faucet, you’ll need to look at more than style.

Consider what accessories you want and determine how they attach to the countertop, more commonly, through a pre-drilled hole on the sink. You’ll also have to decide whether you want a traditional faucet or one that pulls down or out to reach a wider work area.

When you’ve made these decisions, there are also style, finish and color to consider.