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Can I use a kitchen faucet in my bathroom sink

6 years ago

I have a new vanity that has a 3 hole widespread setup. I am looking for a faucet that has a sprayer function. I saw a kitchen faucet that has faucet, one handle on/off and a sprayer that looks like it could be used, but I am not a plumber so I am asking if it is possible to use this in my new bathroom sink. The one I am looking at is a Pfister Marielle single handle side sprayer kitchen faucet. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Pfister-Marielle-Single-Handle-Side-Sprayer-Kitchen-Faucet-and-Soap-Dispenser-in-Stainless-Steel-LG26-4NSS/206814776?MERCH=REC--PIPHorizontal1_rr--206814775--206814776--N

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Sammy

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

This takes care of two issues you'd have using a kitchen faucet at the bathroom sink: 1. the spout overreach mentioned by simstress; 2. the lack of integrated drain stopper

American Standard Green Tea Widespread Bathroom Faucet

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simstress
6 years ago
Maybe. I'd check the reach on that faucet and make sure it doesn't overreach your sink. If the faucet extends too far and your sink is not large enough, it's hard to get your face near enough to wash.
klem1
6 years ago
If the holes line up you are good to go.
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acm
6 years ago
luckily, the faucets don't care. your plumber will mutter, but I suggest you not care. :)
weedmeister
6 years ago
You should also check the diameters of the holes and the faucet requirement.
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JAN MOYER
6 years ago
With all the faucets on the market..............WHY?
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Weil Friedman Architects
6 years ago
Here ia a link to the specs on the faucet you have chosen: https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/content/Pfister/ss-lg26-xnxx

Based on these specs, plumbing-wise there is no reason that this wouldn't work, however In addition to the issues that have been raised so far (see Sammy's comment above), this faucet is very tall and will probably look out of scale. It may also be in the way for tasks like washing one's face.

If you like the faucet suggested by Sammy- go with that!
HU-651874089
3 years ago
I’m remodeling a small studio condo and want to use a 60” vanity in the kitchen. Wanting to use more of a kitchen pull down spray faucet. Not sure if it would work with a smaller sink?
raee_gw zone 5b-6a Ohio
3 years ago
Seems, just like the advice above, you need to make sure that the faucet fits the sink - but is there a reason you can't use a standard kitchen sink in the vanity? Is it too narrow in depth? If not, you just might need to make a little alteration in the pre-cut hole.

If you are going to use a very small sink, like a bar sink, there are kitchen faucets sized for those.

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