Installation tips for your vessel sink faucets

Most vessel sink faucets and vessel sinks can be expensive so you will do well to follow these tips before attempting a DIY project of this nature. Of course you must first decide on the vessel sink faucet and the vessel sink.

Once you decide on your setup you need to figure out what height you want your sink. We usually suggest to pick cabinetry that is 30 inches since your vessel sink will add 4 to 6 inches in height, bringing it to 36 inches which is considered standard by many professional.

If you plan on recessing your sink a few inches you can raise the cabinet by as many inches.

The easiest vessel sink to install is one that is perfectly round, non-translucent and with a smooth exterior surface which allows for a recessed installing, our personal favorite. If you have any other shape then your decision is made as you can only go with the above install.

You also need to pick out your vessel sink faucets by which type of bowl. For instance if you vessel sink will be mounted on top of a cabinet then you probably want to go with a wall mounted faucet or a very tall cabinet faucet.

It is very important that when cutting the hole for your sink and faucet that your cuts are exact. Since the sink sits on top and your vessel sink faucets are mostly single hole faucets, you are left with no room for error. Any miscalculation are not easy to hide.

All vessel sink faucets that are single holed are mounted to the cabinet from underneath, either by way of a bracket or a locknut. Your water lines are run through this same hole.

A perfectly installed vessel sink faucet and vessel sink will be in such a way that it over takes the cabinet or stand and becomes the focal point. It is very important that whatever cabinet or counter you select that it does not over shadow your master piece or you will be very disappointed with the end results.