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Howdy.
When we switched out the countertop years ago and replaced with granite, the fabricators cut the faucet holes according to the size of the existing faucet. We'd like to swap out that faucet for something more in line with our current aesthetic. Problem is the new faucet's diameter is smaller than the existing, so the center hole and possibly the second hole are too large. Is there a ring or something that can fit in the hole so that there is no gap and the new faucet can be installed properly? I don't want to return the faucet...I like it very much...
1-3/8” hole is the “international standard” for any faucet. Why on earth would there be a need to use something larger???
Maybe you can find a SS “fender washer”- you will have no problem finding one to cover the hole- the hard part will be finding one with a 1-3/8” center hole. That part you may have to do yourself.
Or, just find another faucet with a larger diameter base that will cover the entire hole.
I am surprised that the faucet you bought is not the right size for the previously cut hole. As others suggested, I always thought these were standard sized. When I recently remodeled my kitchen (new cabinets -countertops - etc etc) I asked if they needed the new faucet to do the countertops (I was also getting a soap dispenser). I thought even if they didn't need the actual faucet, they might need to see the "specs". They said all they needed to know was the number of holes needed as they were standard as to size, and pretty much location as well.
In any event, I think you have gotten some good answers here.
Just curious, what brand faucet is the new one and where is it from?
No they are not a standard size. I had the opposite problem a few years ago. My sink is some kind of composite. I bought a new faucet. When the plumber removed the old one, the holes were too small for the new faucet. Had to go buy a different faucet to fit the smaller holes. (Plumber didn't want to drill bigger holes in the sink, not knowing exactly what the sink was made of)
Added. When I went shopping for the 2nd faucet, the dimensions shown on the faucet boxes did not include the size of the holes. Had to ask store clerk to open the box so I could see the size of the holes needed.
Yes; there is an establish “standard size”. As I previously stated. But, that doesn’t mean a manufacturer of a SINK will follow suit- which I find highly unlikely. Were the holes actually measured?
As for that plumber- idiot! A composite sink could have easily been modified for the faucet and accessories.
Yes; there is an establish “standard size”. As I previously stated. But, that doesn’t mean a manufacturer of a SINK will follow suit- which I find highly unlikely. Were the holes actually measured?
As for that plumber- idiot! A composite sink could have easily been modified for the faucet and accessories.
Maybe unlikely that a standard size wasn't used in my sink, but still true. The difference between the size of the existing hole in the sink and the size required by the faucet was substantially different. It was easy to eyeball it.
Thanks for the responses. The old faucet's neck was fatter, so I am assuming that the granite hole was cut to accomodate that. This new faucet has a slimmer neck and fits standard holes.
Unfortunately I can't see the actual holes in the granite from underneath to see if they were cut to standard size.
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