Best Bathroom Faucets

When homeowners or landlords decide to replace or repair the bathroom faucet, they should first know all there is to know about the previous bathroom faucet. Even if you buy the best bathroom faucets you can find, you would still need to know the mechanics of the bathroom sink.

Is there one, two or three holes in the sink? Do you just need to fix a leaky ball or do you need a complete replacement? Do the bathroom faucet reviews match the dream faucet pictured online? Should you go for the cheaper brand found online or in-home repair stores, or should you look for the best bathroom faucet brands that can last at least 10 years?

These are all reasonable questions while shopping for the best bathroom sink faucets, and your answers may not match the home of someone else. Even top rated bathroom faucets have a few critiques here and there. In the selections below, we look at the pros, cons and bathroom faucet features to help narrow your decision down to the most compatible version for your home.

Best Bathroom Faucets

1. Delta Single-Handle

This bathroom faucet, with a chrome finish and made of brass material, meets the Americans with Disabilities Act standards.

Key Features

• Designed to fit single-hole configurations
• Minimum clearance to backsplash: 2.5 inches
• 88 inches in height

This bathroom faucet is designed for one- or three-hole installation. Paired with crisp lines and bright whites, it can be used in modern bathrooms or to add a little bit of vintage style to an already-modern bathroom.

Pros

• Pop-up drain assembly included
• Delta WaterSense labeled bathroom faucets use at least 20 percent less water than the industry standard

Cons

• For three-hole installation, RP76702 must be purchased separately

This bathroom faucet is backed by Delta Faucet’s Lifetime Limited Warranty.

2. Delta Haywood Single-Handle

Made to resist cracks, kinks and corrosion, this one-piece supply lines may make bathroom faucet sink leaks nonexistent. Or, at least they’ll be less common than other brands.

Key Features

• Diamond-embedded ceramic disc
• InnoFlex PEX supply lines integrated into the faucet
• Designed to fit single-hole or three-hole, 4-inch configurations

This faucet, which works for one- or three-hole installation, has InnoFlex PEX supply lines that come in the box and may eliminate the risk of one common leakage area. It also meets the Americans with Disabilities Act standards.

Pros

• Lasts two times more than industry standard
• Requires no lubrication and eliminates wear on seals

Cons

• Downspout, threads and tightening nut are plastic
• Recent reviewer (in November 2019) said it didn’t last one full year

This bathroom faucet is backed by Delta Faucet’s Lifetime Limited Warranty. 

3. Parlos Double-Handle

This oil rubbed bronze faucet is certified to cUPC and NSF 61.

Key Features

• Pop-up drain with overflow
• Three-hole and 4-inch centerset design and installation
• Drain assembly and supply hose included

This two-handle faucet has two lever handles to adjust water, and a rich and antiqued appearance for a more traditional style.

Pros

• Lead-free
• Premium material construction for durability

Cons

• One bathroom faucet reviewer reported a leak from the inside, downward through the middle sinkhole and inside the vanity
• Another reviewer said the water won’t stop leaking around the faucet

Confirm the refund, replacement and warranty process ahead of time. It’s not immediately clear on Amazon’s site.

4. BWE Waterfall Spout

If you want the waterfall without the constant running water, why not make your bathroom a talking piece? This spout presents a steady, clear, laminar stream.

Key Features

• 28 inches tall
• Single-handle lever
• Waterfall spout

This oil rubbed bronze commercial faucet is available for whatever metal style you like the most: nickel, copper, chrome or bronze.

Pros

• Single-handle faucet can easily control stream pressure
• Compatible with one or three-hole installation

Cons

• Pop-up drain and lift rod not included
• Must determine if you have a spillway hole (will need this product) or no spillway hole (this product)

Confirm the refund, replacement and warranty process ahead of time. It’s not immediately clear on Amazon’s site.

5. BWE Waterfall Commercial Spout

A faucet like this may require keeping a clean rag within arm’s length to keep its spot-free, glossy finish. But the waterfall design will probably be worth it.

Key Features

• 4 inches tall
• Available in bronze, nickel, chrome, and gold
• Designed to be installed through one- or three-holes included

If you choose the brushed nickel finish, it also includes a lightly brushed warm grey metallic look on it.

Pros

• Lever handle easily controls water temperature
• Water supply hoses and pop-up drain with overflow included

Cons

• No Spillway hole? Must purchase pop-up drain without overflow (purchase here)
• A few users ran into issues with leaky faucets

Confirm the refund, replacement and warranty process of this faucet ahead of time. It’s not immediately clear on Amazon’s site.

6. Enzo Rodi

This faucet option is not only intriguing to use, it has also been certified by UPC, NSF61-9, AB 1953 LEAD-FREE commercial standard.

Key Features

• Fits three-hole, 4-inch centerset installation
• Built-in high sealing ceramic cartridge
• Complete structural assembly

Enjoy the easy, consistent water flow from this full-metal faucet. It uses at least 20 percent less water than a standard industrial faucet, too.

Pros

• Long-term use with a drip-free ceramic cartridge
• Rotates smoothly to ensure accurate water temperature control

Cons

• One reviewer mentioned she has to let the water run in order to avoid “stinky” sewer water
• A few users said it leaks internally

This bathroom faucet is covered by a limited lifetime warranty with a one-year warranty against breaks, finish defects, drips, and leaks.

7. Delta Widespread

Choose between chrome, oil-rubbed bronze and stainless steel versions of this modern bathroom faucet.

Key Features

• 81 inches (height)
• Three-hole installation
• 5-inch clearance to backsplash

This faucet, which meets the Americans with Disabilities Act standards, operates with two handles. You’ll also save water considering this faucet uses approximately 20 percent less water than other industry faucets.

If you’re someone who pays attention to your electricity bill to see where you can save up around the house, purchasing a faucet such as this one that lowers water usage will matter. As with all faucets though, be cognizant of when you’re leaving water running even when you don’t need to.

Pros

• Metal pop-up drain assembly included
• High-arc spout to make cleanup easier

Cons

• One reviewer said the turning mechanisms may initially be stiff
• Another reviewer mentioned well water may have a “terrible sulfur odor”

This faucet is covered by a lifetime limited warranty. 

8. Waterfall Two Handle Widespread 

This brushed nickel bathroom faucet is just fun to see, both for its “upside-down” waterfall appearance and its interesting square-ish handles.

Key Features

• 9 inches (height)
• Two handles
• Three-hole widespread faucet

With stainless steel construction and a brushed nickel finish, this faucet has a drip-free operation ceramic disc to make it more durable than lesser-quality versions. As with any thicker levers for hot and cold water, double-check before installing both to make sure they are on the correct sides. And make sure you have enough room to both turn the handles from side to side without bumping them against the sink or wall.

Pros

• Hoses included
• 90-degree minimalist aesthetic appeal

Cons

• Pop-up drain not included
• Hot and cold water handles are pretty thick and must be significantly set apart to see which is which, according to one reviewer

Confirm the refund, replacement and warranty process of this faucet ahead of time. It’s not immediately clear on Amazon’s site. 

9. Centerset

This updated version is made of copper to be leakproof and durable. And for DIY enthusiasts, this centerset bathroom faucet may be easier to install and use versus traditional lift road drains.

Key Features

• 4-inch, 2-handle centerset
• Matte black finish
• Copper pop-up drain

Certified to CUPC and NSF 61, this lead-free faucet may be one of the most comfortable options for daily use with your family. Its modern appearance also looks dynamite in bathrooms with a color combination of white, gray and/or black. And the “comfortable sense system” is backed by 100 percent acid salt spray testing, 100 percent water tightness test and 100 percent appearance test.

Pros

• Free of lead
• Drain stopper has anti-clogging basket strainer inside that neatly collects hair and prevents the drain from clogging up

Cons

• Metal push and seal pop-up drain don’t need lift road stem which would stick out too far so will not reach the wall in a small space.
• One reviewer said it comes with a different drain than the one pictured

This faucet is covered by a lifetime warranty. Should you have issues with the faucet, their customer service can also be reached via email or phone.

10. Auxo Group Waterfall

This waterfall spout faucet creates a sheet of laminar water flow every time you wash your hands or shave.

Key Features

• Polished chrome
• Waterfall widespread
• Three-hole widespread waterfall faucet

Paired with two square knob handles, enjoy the simplistic way to operate the waterfall basin mixer. While this is listed as an easy installation, make sure to double-check which nozzle is which before installation. Make sure you are prepared for the level of splash that will come out from this faucet, especially if you’re used to low-water pressure sinks.

Pros

• Double handles for temperature and volume control
• Mounting hardware and water lines are included

Cons

• Not suitable for low pressure
• Minimum required water pressure is 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)

This faucet is covered by a five-year commercial limited warranty. It can also be returned in the first 30 days of purchase.

11. Roddex

Enjoy the smooth flow from this Blue+Chrome waterfall design, and the heavy-duty stainless steel design that is both durable and fashionable. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, you can get the faucet in blue and brown.

Key Features

• Built-to-last ceramic cartridge
• Single-lever handle
• Clear glass design

Enjoy your new brass faucet with a corrosion-resistant and rust-resistant finish from premium polished chrome. And the lead-free solid brass construction will ensure maximum durability and reliability.

As with any glass design, make sure to check early and often for any cracks in the faucet surface, especially when it’s pulled out of the box. If you have a medicine cabinet with harder or heavier items that can easily fall out and onto the waterfall faucet, you may want to move them to a bathroom cabinet instead.

Pros

• Perform up to 500,000 cycles
• Effortless temperature control

Cons

• May not be ideal for homes with small children
• May require adult supervision if small children operate the glass construction

This single-handle vanity sink faucet is covered by a five-year warranty and a 60-day immediate return and money-back guarantee.

12. Moen Rustic Farmhouse

This one-handle, single-hole bathroom faucet is simplistic and rustic. While some other sinks are a bit more glamorous or modern than others, this may be a better option for homes with small children. It’s attractive enough to get the job done without worrying about the high maintenance involved with other faucets.

Key Features

• 38 inches (height)
• Three-hole deckplate
• Optional deckplate

This faucet is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act specifications. It is available in both Mediterranean Bronze and Moen’s exclusive Spot Resist Brushed Nickel finish, which resists fingerprints and water spots to maintain the fixture’s brilliance.

While you do not have to use the deckplate in order for this faucet to work, that is an option for you to decide. A bigger priority is making sure the spout can easily be moved around. (This may require moving anything that usually sits on the right-hand side of your sink, or just avoid overcrowding.)

Pros

• Meets Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense criteria to conserve water
• Spot-resistant brushed nickel

Cons

• Drain pull-up comes out at about a 45-degree angle
• One reviewer reported that it has a thick backsplash

This rustic faucet is covered by Moen’s limited lifetime warranty. 

13. Wovier Waterfall

This rubbed bronze waterfall sink faucet makes washing your face in the morning a bit more exciting to do. Choose between eight different looks in either a tall body or short body.

Key Features

• Single-handle, single-hole vessel lavatory faucet
• Basin mixer tap
• Available in eight color/material options (brushed gold, brushed nickel, chrome, oil rubbed bronze-black, oil rubbed bronze-coffee red, rose gold, shiny polished gold, white)

This faucet, which is 11 inches in height, has a slanted body and a professional design. It is both stylish for spas and hotels, and a high-quality brass option for your home. And the high pressure is tested for up to 600,000 life cycles at 90 degrees. It also saves up to 30 percent more water.

Pros

• Brass is in accordance with European and American international standards
• Corrosion-resistant

Cons

• May be best used with standard vessel sinks (ask before purchase)
• May require constant surface drying to avoid water spots on your sink surface

This faucet is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee for any reason.

14. Dr Faucet Waterfall

As if the polished chrome finish on this faucet wasn’t gorgeous enough, the blue, green and red water color options are even better.

Key Features

• Three color changes
• Four-connection water hose included in package
• Dual handles

The deck-mounted, three-hole faucet with LED lights doesn’t require you to buy a bunch of batteries to make it work. Water power from the open water is all that’s needed to enjoy the lighting design.

It stands at 8 inches with temperature control—below 89.6 degrees and the LED will appear blue; 89.6 to 105.8 degrees and the LED will appear green, and 105.8 to 125.6 degrees will appear red.

Pros

• No batteries needed
• LED waterfall

Cons

• One reviewer said the faucet leaked within five uses
• Copper unibody handle may have a more rustic appearance than the rest of the faucet

Confirm the refund, replacement and warranty process of this faucet ahead of time. It’s not immediately clear on Amazon’s site.

15. Derpras Modern Luxury LED

If you’re into water color changes, enjoy this little piece of Niagara Falls in your home. This polished chrome LED sink faucet can be changed to blue, green or red.

Key Features

• Built-in, non-drip ceramic disc box
• Single-hole mixer faucet
• LED water-pressure lights

Once the sink is turned on, the LED lights will automatically be in action for the flow of water. The LED faucets are powered by water and safe to use in family bathrooms.  Switching from hot and cold water is also easy to do.

The temperature control works in this manner: from 32 to 77 degrees and the LED will appear blue; 77 to 104 degrees and the LED will appear green, and 104 to 212 degrees will appear red. During testing, it also ensures no leakage and bursting problems after up to 600,000 life cycles and ultra-high hydraulic testing.

Pros

• No batteries needed
• No electricity or plug-ins are necessary to use

Cons

• Must have a 2.16-inch difference between the wall and the faucet
• Human damage is not covered by the free replacement request

If this faucet is not for you, there is an option to receive a full refund without any explanation. Or, if there are issues with the faucet, you can also request a free replacement service for product quality problems within the first five years after purchase.

Bathroom Faucet Buying Guide

Design & Finish

Whether you have no idea where to start or are trying to stay on-trend, popular design trends for bathroom faucets are usually brass, bronze, nickel and stainless steel. There are also polished and satin (i.e. brushed) versions of these common four materials.

So which one of the faucet reviews should do? It’s up to you whether you want to go with whatever popular interior design books and magazines tell you to do. But one thing that seems to remain consistent in these beautiful print magazine spreads and Pinterest is staying in the same metal family.

But what if the bathroom furniture is starting to rust or looks much older already? This may be when you should decide whether you want to reevaluate the metal choice in your entire bathroom. A brass finish medicine cabinet and a stainless steel faucet may look thrown together instead of a carefully thought-out decision.

While shiny chrome may be the most economical choice, a nickel faucet may look better in a more woodsy-looking bathroom. If you can, bring home a few “test” examples to see how this color and finish would look with your current bathroom aesthetics. 

Maintenance

Even the cleanest bathroom can look poorly maintained if it’s not cleaned regularly. While there are plenty of multi-cleaners and eco-friendly options sold in stores, a mild detergent can also do the trick. For grimy areas in awkward spots, use a toothbrush or dental floss. And a regular dishrag is fine for cleaning off the main sink and faucet surfaces.

Once the cleaning is done and the water is drained, use a microfiber cloth to dry the area. (Yes, it may seem counterproductive to dry a faucet that’s going to get wet again, but air drying means you’d have to wait a little longer to see if there are still problem areas. Drying immediately allows you to know where more maintenance is needed.)

Additionally, if you purchase a glass faucet or a glass basin, you may have to dry water spots so rust and/or corrosion don’t build up on them. If they are not properly maintained, it can make an otherwise new faucet look much older entirely too fast.

While waterfall basins and faucets may seem like an incredible idea in spas, if you’re in a family home with small children, prepare for fingerprints and smudges. It’s not impossible to have both, but in younger years, it may require an extra amount of cleaning that isn’t necessary for industrial, more practical faucets (ex. stainless steel or some with chrome finish).

With glass faucets, keep in mind that it may not be a great idea to have heavier items (ex. big alcohol or peroxide bottles) in your medicine cabinet that can easily fall out and potentially damage the glass. A pill container simply won’t do the kind of damage that a full Listerine bottle will. So not only should maintenance for your actual faucet be taken into consideration, but also be cognizant of the surrounding area. 

Size & Installation

Unless you plan on making an hourlong job longer than it normally would, stick to finding a faucet with the same number of holes that you have. For example, if there is one hole in the sink or counter, purchase a single hole bathroom faucet sink. If there are three roles, confirm how far apart these holes are from the center hole. Make sure the faucet you purchase also has a minispread or centerset option that has these measurements, too.

For some faucets, specifically waterfall ones, you may have to drill an additional hole to make the base fit. Pay special attention to how much space is needed between the wall and the actual faucet. For more general faucets, this may be a non-issue. But for faucets with wider “necks” or handles that are thicker and require a wider gap to turn, the wall-to-faucet ratio must be met in order to take the most advantage of your new faucet.

Keeping these installation requirements in mind before the purchase will also ensure that you won’t spend more time cleaning up splashes from a too-small sink or a too-narrow wall design as well. 

How to Fix a Leaky Faucet

If you decide you want to repair your original faucet instead of buying a new one (or before you are sure you need a new one), you must first turn off the water supply. The valves are usually under the sink. You’ll know you twisted them the right way by the pressure when turning. If you think you have successfully turned off the water, still test and make sure by turning the hot and cold water to see if water comes out. If it does, twist the valves the other way.

A faulty stem is usually the cause of most leaks. While newer faucets may come with a replacement stem just in case, you may have to do a bit of shopping around to find one that fits your current faucet. Ask a hardware professional or make sure to hire an experienced plumber or handyman who is pretty familiar with this kind of job.

Keep in mind though if your hired professional is charging the same amount of work for a new faucet to repair your current older faucet, the latter one may give again. Consider how long you’ve had the older version and if it’s worth it. If it’s already older than eight years, chances are you’re going to hit that 10-year max in no time. You may as well just start fresh and new.

Fixing a leaky faucet immediately will also eliminate corrosion and rust, which could lead to bigger issues down the line if left unchecked. Some of the sinks mentioned above use less water than industry standards. While water damage could happen to any faucet that is not properly taken care of, finding an eco-friendly faucet that keeps water usage in mind can significantly reduce your electricity bill. Of course, turning off the water when not in use (ex. brushing your teeth or shaving) can also work wonders for excess water usage. Be cognizant of your own water habits already before investing in a new faucet or fixing your own.

Bottom Line

With the information above to guide you through whether you should replace your current bathroom faucet or buy a new one, it’s up to you to decide what works best. We’ve completed the best bathroom faucet reviews so now it’s up to you! If you’re a renter or a homeowner who is unclear about how old the bathroom faucet is, you may want to err on the side of caution. You’re already moving into a place with someone else’s used supplies. Here’s an opportunity for you to know when and how long your bathroom faucets (or any home appliance), and be able to redesign the bathroom to fit your style.

The size, color and metal options are negotiable. But you must become familiar with your sink before doing anything. Don’t end up with water damage trying to replace a faucet that was already at risk of water damage. And make sure you have received all the parts that come with the faucet or purchase any extra parts before this project starts. By the time it’s done, you should be frantic to wash your hands for at least the first week or two.

If you are remodeling your bathroom then you may be interested in the following reviews:

• Handheld shower heads
• Toilets
• Bath Mats
• Bidets
• Toilet Paper Holders

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