Brushed Nickel Kitchen Faucets: A Shoppers Guide!

Recently, the brushed nickel finish has emerged as one of the most popular choices for kitchen faucets. But is it really better than long-standing favorites like chrome and stainless steel?

Let’s find out!

What Makes a Good Kitchen Faucet?

Before we dive further into brushed nickel kitchen faucets, it’s important to understand what characteristics really make a kitchen faucet worth your hard-earned cash.

When looking for a new kitchen faucet, you need to consider the following:

• Spout height and reach — make sure there’s enough room to wash without spilling water onto the countertop
• Pull down vs conventional sprayer — pull-down sprayers are more convenient and flexible for kitchen use
• Number of holes in the sink — installation will be much easier if your faucet and sink use the same number of hole mounts
• Single vs multiple handles — single-handle kitchen faucets are more convenient
• Ceramic valves — best for prevention of leaks
• Consider the finish — brushed nickel is grime- and stain-resistant

What is a Brushed Nickel Kitchen Faucet?

Whether you’re planning to remodel your kitchen or just change up your kitchen faucets, the finish you choose can change the whole look of your kitchen.

Using tools similar to a brush, nickel can be finely etched for a metallic look. This technique gives nickel a warm look and creates a hand-crafted, antique feel not provided by chrome or stainless steel.

When light hits the brushed nickel, beautiful tones of golden and white can be seen that are a great compliment to any earthy, warm-colored room. Specifically, a brushed nickel kitchen faucet complements granite, slate, and stone kitchen counters. 

In addition, brushed nickel is also known to effectively hide water spots and grime which makes cleaning easier and less often. Many home appliances can be made using brushed nickel to match your new kitchen faucet, including:

• Door knobs
• Lighting fixtures 
• House numbers
• Cabinet hardware
• Bathroom fittings

6 Brushed Nickel Kitchen Faucets You Should Consider

Here are six kitchen faucets that we think you’ll love. We’ve included stand-out features for each.

1. WEWE Single Handle High Arc Brushed Nickel Pull Out Kitchen Faucet

• Sleek design that is simple and easy to match most kitchens
• Multifunctional Outlet Water Effect: 3-way spray setting (stream, spray, pause)
• Pull down hose and water line hose together is preinstalled in kitchen faucet to save time under the sink
• Single-handle can control water temperature and flow volume easily
• Superior corrosion and rust-resistant finish prevent dirty from sticking to the faucet surface

2. Aimadi Kitchen Faucet with Pull Down Sprayer

• The heavy-duty design has rust-resistant finishing and high-standard durability to ensure super stability
• The ingenuity and convenience of the sprayer lock design allow you to conveniently utilize one hand when you wash
• The surface of a brushed nickel kitchen faucet resists corrosion, fingerprints, and water spots
• The spray head and stream spout swivel 360 degrees to clean all areas of your sink

3. Aimadi LED Pull Down Faucet

• The Color of LED lights changes automatically via water temperature: no battery needed
• Single-lever design for effortless flow control with high-arch spout
• Moderate size and 360° swiveling range are suitable for both single bowl and double bowl kitchen sink
• Two-mode (spray), drip-free
• Easy installation of complete fitting accessories, including 2 cold and hot water hoses

4. Kraus Touchless Sensor Pull Down Single Handle Faucet

• Pull-down design creates a distinctive professional look with an industrial open-coil spout and provides the convenience of a pull-down spray head with an extended range of motion
• Turn water on and off with the wave of a hand any time the handle is in the open position
• Reliable long-lasting performance that adds value to any home
• Handle operates with 90 degrees forward rotation, allowing for installation in tighter spaces
• Single-lever design is ADA-compliant and easy to use
• Durable pre-attached nylon water lines, quick-connect sprayer hose, quick-weight counterweight, and batteries included for easy installation
• Limited lifetime warranty

5. Dalmo Touchless Kitchen Faucet

• Two ways to turn on the water: put your hand close to activate the motion sensor, or just pull down the sprayer.
• The water will automatically stop after 3 minutes or return the sprayer to stop the water sooner
• Brushed nickel surface with an oil layer to resist fingerprint, oil, or water spots, which saves cleaning time
• Comes with all water tubes pre-attached to ensure easy installation
• High-quality ceramic cartridge with advanced processing technology; reduces the possibility of leaking

6. VAPSINT 360 Degree Swivel Modern Hot & Cold Mixer Stainless Steel Bar Kitchen Sink Faucet

• The design without a pull-out spout head ensures long-time use and reliability
• Ceramic disc valve provides a lifetime of smooth handle operation and drip-free performance
• Brushed nickel finish with solid brass construction ensures durability and longer life

Installing a Brushed Nickel Kitchen Faucet

1. Check underneath your kitchen sink to see how many mounting holes there are. A three-hole faucet won’t work in a single-hole sink. But you can use a single-hole faucet on a three-hole sink by adding other appliances, like a soap dispenser, to cover the remaining holes.
2. Turn off water valves located beneath the kitchen sink. Some sinks use more than one water valve. Then turn your sink on to remove all excess water. 
3. Go to your circuit board and turn off the electricity to your garbage disposal and then unplug it from the wall.
4. Then place a bucket underneath your water valves and unscrew water tubes connecting to the sink.
5. Use a wrench to remove nuts and bolts that hold the sink in place. We recommend that someone helps hold the sink in place to make this step easier.
6. Remove sink from the workspace and clean the surrounding area. 
7. Assemble the new brushed nickel kitchen faucet and place the trim ring or deck plate into the sink’s mounting holes.
8. Then feed the water tubes into the holes and position the faucet.
9. Install the nuts and mounting brackets underneath the sink.
10. Attach water tubes to the water valve (do not over tighten). 
11. Then turn on the water valves and garbage disposal.
12. Turn on the faucet to make sure water dispenses, then check for leaks. 

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, brushed nickel kitchen faucets come in many varieties. More so, you now have all the information required to choose a new kitchen faucet to complement your kitchen.

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