Installing or repairing a bathroom sink faucet is one of the many things that any homeowner can do themselves. This way you can avoid paying for the services of overpriced plumbers who sometimes don't do their work as efficiently as they should. Also, by learning how to install or repair a bathroom sink faucet by yourself, you can better understand the way your faucets work as well as customize the faucet arrangements depending on your own preferences.

To do this effectively, you must first determine the type of bathroom sink faucet that you want. This is because a bathroom sink faucet comes in four basic types and each of them has their own unique description. However, their main differences are in the way their handles and spouts are arranged.

The most type of bathroom sink faucet is the single - handle faucet. They possess only one spout and handle which can be either turned left or right, pulled up or down, or pushed from front to back and vice – versa.

The next basic type is the center - set faucet. This usually comes with either single – handle or double – handle controls. They are also commonly called 4 inch spread or 4 inch center faucet. This is because they are mostly used in a three - hole basin, with the outer holes measuring 4 inches from the center.

Another type of bathroom sink faucet is wide - spread faucet. This type is distinguishable by the number of valves that it uses with individual ones each for the hot and cold valves as well as the spout itself.

The last type of bathroom sink faucet can include the characteristics of any of the first three types. However, its only difference is the fact that it is attached to the wall. It is more commonly used for sinks that are unusually - shaped or those that are specially customized.

The determination of the type that you need usually depends on the design of the basin that you have. To be sure, it is recommended that you bring with you your old faucet or ask for advice when you are going to buy one.