Wall Mounted Faucet Height Above Sink

There are a lot of posts the height of the wall mounted faucet relative to the sink but are still debating so we ll add ours here hoping for some more thoughts thanks ahead of time for your input.

Wall mounted faucet height above sink.

Counter based faucets for vessel sinks are designed with a long neck. I tend to like somewhere around 4 5 give or take 5. Keep in mind the space needed for hands to turn the knobs as well. Most wall mounted lavatory sinks are designed for a center set faucet installed on the rear deck of the sink.

Putting in this small bathroom in a converted garage with a small space for a counter sink. Vessel and wall mount faucets you do not really have to worry about the height so much as you have to worry about the placement in the case of vessel sink faucets. A short reach can make the set up a little uncomfortable for children adults with short reaches or if the faucet is combined with a very large sink. A fixed distance from the wall independent of the sink s drain position.

The spout usually is centered in a fixed spot i e. Your goal is to position them in a way that the spout is directly over the drain. If you choose to use a counter based faucet make sure there is enough space between a 1 2 inch from the sink and the back of the counter top. See photo for reference.

Fortunately wall mount faucets typically range from 6 to 12 inches in length so there are plenty of options available for a variety of sinks and depths.