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Wall mount vs sink mount for bathrooms

9 years ago

We are starting from scratch and have the option of choosing either the typical sink mount or wall mounted faucets in the new bathrooms.

I like that wall mounted will help keep counters clean (we get a lot of calcium/water residue around current faucets). My husband is concerned that repair will be difficult.

Should we stuck with tried and true?

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Joseph Corlett, LLC
9 years ago
I've had to pull faucets to polish granite due to hard water stains. That had to be almost as much work as changing them. I like the wall mount idea.
enduring
9 years ago
This has been discussed before. I think if you go wall mount then there should be no ledge at the counter where the faucets come out of the wall. I wished I remembered where I posted that comment (within the last year I believe) I will look and post a link when/if I find it. I had some pictures that I included to illustrate my thoughts.

I have a wall mounted faucet and just planned for access on the other side of the wall if need be. I also have a backsplash that is NOT attached to the wall, so that the whole sink assembly can be pulled away from the wall. I was was worried about access, yet I know that there are tons and tons of showers with essentially the same setup, that never need fixing. Right? So go for it. Here is my sink and backslash that I designed and made for this bathroom (soapstone) and my fabulous cabinet maker made the vanity to fit.

Hole in the wall left for easy access. Did not tile behind the backsplash (why was it). I do have extras for future needs if ever this area needs filling in. BTW, the green on the wall is hydroban topical water proof material that I used around the tub. I had enough that I just ran it around to this wall too. In other words it is not "green board".

You see how there is no counter ledge for water to drip upon? This is the tidiest sink I have ever had. BTW unless you live in an area that doesn't freeze, I would not do this on an exterior wall or your pipes will freeze.
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We just did a wall-mounted faucet as well, but with an undermount sink. The faucet was mounted approx 6" above the countertop, I like the look of your set-up; it's exactly what was in my mind. Thanks for sharing, especially the pictures! Most importantly, you will need a good quality faucet. No matter what I do, I'm going with good quality, name brand faucets. Of all the things I don't want to go bad in my house, water-containing items are at the top of the list. After that decision, we chose these particular faucets due to the the length of the spout. How far does your faucet protrude from the wall? Stephemt, I'd like to hear the same answer about your layout. I'm leaning towards an undermount sink like Stephemt's. Does this make a difference? That said, installing wall faucets is a lot more complicated then installing countertop faucets. In our case, we built a small pony wall (open at the bottom) in front of what's an exterior wall. I think I'm into the pony wall -- it makes for a nice ledge. My sink will be placed against an interior wall, but the kitchen is on the opposite side; I can see the pony wall as a way to protect the plumbing /make it accessible -- am I thinking along the right lines? Thinking of function, would you do the pony wall again? If you hire a plumber, you will need to know and communicate the thickness of your finished wall before the rough plumbing is installed. Oh, I'm hiring a plumber. I admire you for DIYing your bathroom, but that's pretty far outside my current skills set. I wouldn't have thought to let the plumber know ahead of time that the wall would be extra-thick -- valuable information! And thanks for the nice, clear shot of your faucet. Definitely helpful! I don't see a need for separate hot and cold handles other than for style reasons. It's just as easy with a single lever to choose either hot or cold. Personal preference. What we have are "click-clack" touch drain plugs (what I called pop-up), we do not have the lever rod-based "pop-up" drain plugs (what I would call pull-up). Okay, I understand the difference now. I've only ever had the rod-behind type and didn't really realize another option existed. Well, not since I lived in my grandparents' old, old house and we had plastic rubber "stoppers" that we placed over the drain. I'm glad to recognize that options exist, but I think I don't care about this detail. Many thanks to all!
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enduring
9 years ago
I couldn't find the thread. Maybe its only in my imagination.

Anyway, IMHO, here are some examples of what I would not want. The wet hands turning off the faucet handles will drip on the counter and constantly need wiping up. A bigger issue if you have hard water:

[Contemporary Bathroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2103) by San Francisco Architects & Building Designers John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

[Traditional Bathroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by Redwood City General Contractors Hughes Construction, Inc

This one will wet behind the sink and need mopping up all the time.

[Rustic Powder Room[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/rustic-powder-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_713~s_2111) by Truckee Architects & Building Designers Ward-Young Architecture & Planning - Truckee, CA

Here are sinks that have no interference with the water going into the sink:

May not be your style and it is huge :)

[Rustic Bathroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/rustic-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2111)

This one would work because the on/off is at the end of the spout, so drippy hands fall into the sink.

[Contemporary Kitchen[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2103) by Boston Interior Designers & Decorators Bunker Workshop

[Modern Bathroom Sinks[(https://www.houzz.com/products/modern-bathroom-sinks-prbr1-br~t_481~s_2105) by San Francisco Architects & Building Designers House + House Architects

And of course my sink, again ;)
3ilovepie
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks for the pictures. I'm ok with drips on counter as that will happen even with regular faucets.

Now that it's been pointed out - I am wondering about optimal sink set up for this type of faucet.

Should sink be closer to wall? What else should we plan in layout to ensure its done properly.

All feedback appreciated.

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