Hmm. That might not be a bad spot for an air switch. Mine gets in the way in the "normal" spot at the corner. And I like the idea of keeping as much of your pretty counter clear as possible.

It would be unusual of course. Maybe weird. Hmmm.

I do not have any experience with these type of faucets, but I thought I better mention that I read an article yesterday about avoiding them. I cannot remember where I saw the article, or exactly why avoided them is advised. Something about constant trouble. Otherwise, I like the idea of having the disposal button in the middle. Wish we had listened to our electrician when he asked if we wanted one. We went with the wall switch.

You could have him take a shot at filling the hole. It's a longshot, especially with that viened material, but other than the time there's little to lose or risk.

I misdrilled two faucet holes in a large Cambria island. The customers accepted the repairs along with a 75% discount on their sink replacement job, however, it was a large particulate top with no movement. I consider myself quite lucky.

I'd make a fuss, get a discount, and then pick out a new faucet. While I do love the style of the one you picked it would get old fast in my kitchen or I'd end up only using cold or hot water all the time.

For sure. Get a new Facet. You might like a different one even more.

I used this as a template for the spacing and locations of my sink lineup. I also recommend reviewing the specifications for each component to make sure the reach of the spouts (soap dispenser & water filtration) clear the deck.

All the parts are beautiful, but I’d get a discount and a different faucet and move on. Assuming you can get a full refund.

Oh my gosh! Thank you for this picture, it’s so helpful. I agree, doesn’t look bad at all.

I would be concerned about dripping water into the air switch while opening/closing the handles

Hey a picture! Yeah that's okay!

It occurs to me that I've had one of those little metal hole-filler things under a bridge faucet before due to a replacement and it wasn't too bad...this is similar but intentional. They totally meant to do that.

Don't worry about dripping--air switches are made to get wet. And if you get dripping in that spot, it's gonna be messy, button or not. (Insert Tapmaster recommendation here.)

While I think it looks fine (although a bit strange) to have the air button in the middle, I would use this as an opportunity to switch faucets. Seems super annoying to have to turn hot and cold on separately and then another thing to manage for the sprayer. Just seems so fussy for a kitchen. But that’s just me. 😀

This is all great feedback, thank you everyone. I hadn’t thought much about the ease of one faucet. The one I purchased is more work but I love how it looks.

I had a similar faucet in my previous house. I loved it and wish I had one just like it in this house. Good grief! How much work is it to turn two handles? It’s really not exhausting or difficult!

I have a Franke Manor House bridge faucet, and I love it. Using separate handles is not a problem, but the ceramic cartridges wear if you have particulate matter in your water supply. We have frequent water breaks and new construction along our road, so I've had to replace cartridges several times. Franke replaced the cartridges a couple of times, so check your warranty--Perrin & Rowe might do the same if your faucet has the ceramic cartridges.

FWIW, my BIL drilled the holes for the faucet and made the same mistake. He felt awful. I didn't complain because he'd been so helpful during the kitchen remodel. My counter is solid black, so the plug barely shows. I don't have a GD, so no need for a switch.

I'm pretty sure that people who select bridge faucets do so with a full understanding of what two handles means. :)

I agree to use this opportunity for a discount. Then put an air switch in it. They are meant to get wet (hence air vs. electric). It will look good.

My shop has made this mistake (but, thankfully not for a long time.) Our solution was to make a cover plate out of the same stone that covered the hole location and was big enough to be a base plate for the faucet. It's a lot of work because the plate has to be cutout into the desired shape, hand polished with a rounded edge, and then cut down to a thickness around 3/8". Looks great and we actually discussed making it an upgrade option for future work but decided it was too labor intensive.

I would do what granite city services suggests above. Honestly, the pic that wilson posted above looks like a mistake to me and ruins the look of the faucet - and a faucet like that is all about the look.

Your contractor is insured for these types of mistakes. You should not be out of pocket a single penny over this mess and the contractor should make sure you are happy with the end result, even if it means you get a new slab.

It’s not that using two handles to turn on a faucet is difficult, but in the kitchen setting, I may want to have a free hand to hold something and use the other hand to operate the faucet. I have Perrin and Rowe in my bathroom and it’s totally fine, just wouldn’t be my preference in the kitchen.

I did look at another slab yesterday which is very close to the one we selected. I’m going to keep the faucet. Now the options are - start over with the new slab or keep and put air switch in middle. I would feel bad asking for the new slab but knowing they have insurance for this type of thing is helpful.

It feels so wasteful to scrap a perfect piece of quartzite over a mistake. The reality is mistakes happen . If it was me I'd switch the faucet - If you are dead set on keeping it I'd put the air switch there.

Also I love bridge faucets I just think in a kitchen when you're often turning water on with your arm if your hands are wet or dirty having two handles is tricky.

I think only you can really answer this for yourself. I personally think the photos which show the air switch in the middle look fine to me. If it were me and I wanted to keep this faucet, that is exactly what I would do. I don't think it looks strange at all, and in fact I'd far rather have it centered under the deck than sitting randomly off to the side. I love symmetry though and I understand others disagree. :)

I have a bridge/2 handle faucet in one home and a single handed faucet in another. I'd always had the 2 handle faucets and never really thought about it - but now having used the single-handed one I do like it much better. It's just easier to get the exact temperature I want, IMO, as you're only adjusting one handle instead of 2.

It all comes down to personal preference, and what one person likes may not appeal to someone else.

I think the air switch in the middle looks fine!

I have had a two handled wall mount faucet for 15 years, and in my new kitchen I’m getting it again. You will get used to it very quickly. The look is just so classic and prettier IMO.

Thank you! I agree and I’ve decided to keep the faucet which I love and I’m not concerned about two handles. We are going to put the air switch in the middle “mistake” hole and move on.
Thanks everyone for the comments. Super helpful and much appreciated!

Sheila you Are a kind

Oops - kind person! And I hope your project finishes on schedule and on budget.😊

A fabricator's prayers were answered. At least he knew how to pick a reasonable customer.