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Bath faucet question

10 years ago

I am installing a 36" wide drop in tub with a 6" surround. The most logical installation for the faucet - design wise - is on the opposite side center an the tub has a place for it. But that will be an approx. 40" reach to turn on and off. I see it in Houzz and magazines. Am I crazy to do this??

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GN Builders L.L.C
10 years ago
40" is way too far, you would have to climb inside the tub to turn the water on, unless you have long arms.
susanalanandwrigley
10 years ago
I always question that when I see it in pics, seems like a bad design. If you will have a deck, I'd put it at one of the ends coming out of the deck.
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R.A. Stone | Interior Designs
10 years ago
I would definitely advise a deck mount installation.
Nancie Congemi
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you. I agree.
PRO
Merri Interiors, Inc.
10 years ago
Let's not forget that there is a wall mount as well for tubs. Not sure of the style but I have done this with a contemporary style which matched to the vanity faucets which came out thru the mirror.
But, yes...40"is too far.

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