What Type of Faucet Fits My Vanity Sink?

Separate Taps and Faucet

Examine the current faucet on the sink, or the faucet style modeled on pictures of the one you are planning to get. If the valves are distinctly mounted separately from the spout on the sink or vanity, it’s definitely a widespread faucet. Centerset faucets usually feature a solid base connecting the handles and spout into one larger piece, while single-hole faucets obviously combine everything into one unit. Freestanding valves mounted on the sink or vanity indicate the need for a matching widespread faucet.

Number of Holes

Widespread and mini-widespread faucets also require three holes for mounting, since each valve is fed separately by its own water line. The hole in the middle holds the spout and connects the two lines from the valves for mixing. This is the easiest way to tell if a vanity requires a single-hole faucet. Centerset faucets also feature a three-hole mounting pattern. Homeowners can tell if a three-hole sink needs a centerset , mini-widespread or widespread faucet by measuring the spread of the holes.

Eight-Inch Spread or More

Measure the center to center distance between the two farthest-spaced holes to get the total spread of the mounting pattern. Widespread faucets start at an eight-inch spread and can also be adapted to fit wider patterns, since the parts all separately mount.

Then of course, there is also mini-widespread faucets just like widespread faucets but proportioned to fit on a 4″ Center to Center and as a last resort you can always install a centerset in that same space.

Find the widespread vanity faucets to fit any mounting pattern here at Kingston Brass. Centerset, mini-widespread and single-hole faucets are also available for bathroom vanities with different mounting methods.