Bathroom Faucet Types and Setups
Having trouble deciding on a new faucet? Here's a quick breakdown of the most specified faucet types and the setup each requires.
- Widespread
- Requires three holes in sink or countertop for installation, with the handles typically set 8" apart.
- Controls hot and cold valves separately.
- Where and why I use this setup:
- To add a touch of elegance to a primary suite bathroom.
- To add a traditional appeal to a powder room pedestal or console sink.
- Single Hole
- Requires a single hole in sink or countertop for installation.
- Has a single lever or wheel to control hot and cold simultaneously.
- Where and why I use this setup:
- Modern primary suites for clean lines.
- Using a unique handle such as a wheel, it adds an industrial accent to a Powder Room.
- In children's bathrooms where ease of use is key.
- If there is a prefabricated vanity with three holes for the faucet, I will add an escutcheon plate to cover the two unused holes.
- Centerset
- Requires three holes in a sink or countertop for installation, with the handles set 4" apart.
- Controls hot and cold valves separately.
- Where and why I use this setup:
- Since this look is somewhat outdated, I typically will only specify this setup if If there is a prefabricated vanity with three holes cut for a centerset faucet.
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