Wall Mount Bathroom Faucets

If you are considering replacing worn bathroom faucets, or updating your current faucets, you have a wide variety of choices. Before you go out and buy however, it is important that you first consider how you will mount the faucet. In this article, we present a brief overview of bathroom faucet configurations.

Bathroom Faucet Configurations - A Brief Overview

Determine How You are Going to Mount the Faucet

Do you intend to mount the new faucet directly on the sink, on the counter, or attach it to a wall? What kind of basin or sink will you use? It's important to answer these questions first because the type of faucet you choose will largely depend on what type of sink you currently have or intend to install.

Most bathroom faucets are available in four different configurations: Center Set, Single Hole, Wall Mount, or Wide Spread styles.

Here is a brief overview of these four types of faucets. 

1. Center set faucets, also known as “center spread” faucets, are commonly installed on smaller sinks because of their compact design. Center set faucets require three pre-drilled holes measuring about four inches apart. The handles and water spout are often connected on this type of faucet, or are placed very close together.

2. Single hole faucets, as implied by the name, are faucets designed for single hole installations. These faucets usually have a single handle, although some faucets have two handles attached. If you want to install this type of faucet but you already have two holes drilled from a previous installation, you may be able to mount a single hole faucet by using an escutcheon cover plate that neatly covers over the existing holes.

3. Wall mount faucets are widely used for vessel sinks, under the counter sinks, and wall mounted sinks that do not have drilled holes. Wall mounted faucets are attached to the wall in a location where the spout can reach beyond the edge of the sink or vessel. These faucets can be mounted at different heights above the sink for a very unique look.

4. Wide spread faucets are used for sinks with three holes that are drilled from 8 or more inches apart, and for sinks with no drilled holes, but with counter space behind the sink where holes can be drilled. Wide spread faucets have a water spouts that are entirely separate from the hot and cold water handles. When installing a wide spread faucet on the counter top, it is important to consider how high the water spout needs to be. The spout must be high enough to reach over the sink’s edge, and also leave enough room for putting hands under the spout to wash.

Finally, if you want a very specific type of faucet and haven’t yet chosen a sink or vessel, you can select the faucet you want first, and then find a sink that will match the faucet. Within the four faucet types, there are numerous brands, styles, and finishes that are sure to fit within your specific needs, design criteria and budget.

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Culligan FM-15A Level 3 Faucet Filter List Price: $25.99 Sale Price: $14.99 You save: $11.00 (42%)

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	Danze D316440BNT Fairmont Two Handle Wall Mount Lavatory Faucet Trim, Brushed Nickel Sale Price: $155.99
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	Danze D216540T Fairmont Single Handle Wall Mount Lavatory Faucet Trim, Chrome Sale Price: $128.00
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KRAUS KEA-14415CH Aura Bathroom Wall-mounted Double Glass Tumbler Holder List Price: $115.00 Sale Price: $44.96 You save: $70.04 (61%)

Description Kraus is the premier manufacturer and designer of the bath fixtures and accessories, offering top of the line products that showcase a deft blending of breakthrough technology and aesthetic ardor Add a touch of elegance to your bathroom with a stylish Double Glass Tumbler Holder from Kraus Kraus Aura Double Glass Tumbler Holder features eye-catching design... Features Complements illusion, fantasia, sonus, unicus, ventus, typhon faucet collections Solid Brass construction Available in triple plated chrome finish Easy to clean and install All mounting installation hardware is included

	Danze D201644T Sirius Single Handle Wall Mount Lavatory Faucet Trim, Chrome Sale Price: $271.70
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	Danze Plymouth Bath Faucet Trim - D500671T List Price: $30.00 Sale Price: $20.80 You save: $9.20 (31%)
	Description The following values are the attributes of this product: Color / Finish=Chrome, Handle Count=1, Handle Type=Lever, Spout Type=Non-DiverterThis item falls within our lowest price guarantee! Features Trim only. Rough valve sold seperately. Includes handle, valve escutcheon & screws. Tub spout assembly includes trim ring. ADA Compliant

	Danze 1 Handle Trim Tub Set. Satin Black List Price: $79.00 Sale Price: $61.75 You save: $17.25 (22%)
	Description The following values are the attributes of this product: Color / Finish=Satin Black, Handle Count=1, Handle Type=Lever, Spout Type=Non-DiverterThis item falls within our lowest price guarantee! Features 1HANDLE Tub Set Tiburon Collection

	Danze 1 Handle TRIM Shower Set, Satin Black List Price: $135.00 Sale Price: $81.00 You save: $54.00 (40%)
	Description The following values are the attributes of this product: Color / Finish=Satin Black, Handle Count=1, Handle Type=Lever, Spray Functions=2This item falls within our lowest price guarantee! Features 1HANDLE Shower Set Tiburon Collection Lever Handle

	Danze 1Handle Trim Tub & Shower Set, Chrome/Polished Brass List Price: $75.00 Sale Price: $44.50 You save: $30.50 (41%)
	Description The following values are the attributes of this product: Color / Finish=Chrome / Brass, Handle Count=1, Handle Type=Lever, Spray Functions=2, Spout Type=DiverterThis item falls within our lowest price guarantee! Features 1HANDLE Trim Tub & Shower Set Plymouth Collection

	Danze 1 Handle TRIM Tub & Shower Set, Chrome List Price: $54.00 Sale Price: $45.00 You save: $9.00 (17%)
	Description Plymouth Single Handle Tub and Shower Faucet Trim Only Kit with 4" Showerhead - D510171T Features 1HANDLE Trim Tub & Shower Set Plymouth Collection