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Two knobs or one on bathroom sinks

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Janette

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We are redoing our master bath and are down to picking out faucets. According to my research, many folks are going to faucets without the cold and hot knobs. This is what we have in the kitchen but I had not considered it for the bath. One turn is easier, it is easier to clean without the knobs and less places to leak. Have any of you done this in the bath?
 
I went with 2 knobs for our master bath redo- actually they come out of the wall, along with the faucet- instead of up from the sink or counter. However, I don't see any downside to having one handle.
 
This is more a style question. Classic styles will be 2 taps and fawcet. Modern more likely to be a single unit. Also depending on the porcelain line you may be working with their mfr constraints or lead times. Not all sinks come in single 4 and 8 spread.

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just remodeled. one knob for shower, 2 knobs for sink. We went for separated knobs vs. faucet/knobs on platform.
 
Good Grief! It's a style issue. YOU decide what's right for YOU!
 
Two handles is a more classic style which now seems to be in vogue in "high end" baths.
Most granite, marble or quartz counters I have seen had two handles. Not saying it matters.
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Talent312 said:
Two handles is a more classic style which now seems to be in vogue in "high end" baths.
Most granite, marble or quartz counters I have seen had two handles. Not saying it matters.
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My single handle hansgrohe looks great on travertine.


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We built a new home last year and went with the single hole faucet solution - single lever (Kohler Artifacts) for the master and two handles (Kohler Bancroft) for the remaining baths.

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Always told myself if we ever re-did the bathrooms, I'd definitely go with the one-handle set-up. After using the kitchen one-handle faucet, makes no sense to keep adjusting the temps left to right as you do on a two-handle outfit.
 
Doesn't a one have the old style sink with hot on one side and cold on the other I don't mean one faucet with two handles but two separate faucets
 
MuranoJo said:
After using the kitchen one-handle faucet, makes no sense to keep adjusting the temps left to right as you do on a two-handle outfit.
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I have a simple method: If one wants luke-warm, turn on cold first; if one wants hot, turn on hot first; set at ~75% flow; then use the other to adjust temperature. Usually, that's all.
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Thanks for your replies. It is my preference that counts but when we are going to the expense required for this project, I just like other opinions.
 
We did a mini/partial reno on our master bath recently. We replaced the vanities and toilet, repainted, and got new flooring but we left the shower/tub. We went with two knobs but I wanted one. It was just a lot cheaper to get pre-made vanities that already had the holes cut. And it wasn't a top priority for me. But if money were no object I'd rather have one knob. Easier to use and gives you more counter space. It also looks more classy.
 
Two is more classy/classic and timeless looking. One is more modern. Which of those looks one prefers is personal.
 
To answer your question, yes, we have done that in both our baths.

The single is easier for us than the two knobs to turn. More to consider than just style and looks.
 
I have one handle in both kitchen and bathrooms. Much easier to operate and easier to CLEAN.
 
We will have split vanities as our shower will be 10x4, making it handicapped assessable without a door. We are 70 and 72 so you never know what the future holds. One vanity is where the shower is now and will be a little narrower than the other so one might be best. Thanks for all your replies.
 
To me, single handle faucets make it look like a public restroom. IMO two handle faucets look classier, but as others have said, it is a personal style preference.

Kurt
 
I just replaced mine as well. IMO, the more important issue is the style of the faucet spout and the type of handles. Some of the smaller and cheaper ones don't have much clearance between the edge of the sink and where the water comes out. I've stayed at a couple of timeshares that had this issue and ended up with water all over the counter every time I washed my hands.
The other issue is the type of handle. If you go with 2, the old fashioned type type of handle can be hard to turn if you end up with arthritis (which my mother has). She has opted for a 2 handle with a lever type knob and a long curved spout. It has a modern look to it.

The other thing is the finish. I went with a chrome finish that looks modern but it shows all the water spots. I went with brushed nickel in the kitchen and it shows nothing; much easier to keep clean.

Sue
 
A smaller sink also looks better with a single piece.
Ceramic valves / washers in a three piece make it a half turn off to on which is easier as well.

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We have the single lever in 2 bathrooms, the kitchen and laundry room. We purchased a foreclosure home where the previous owners took out all of the faucets except for the ones in the Master Bathroom vanity. It has 2 handles on each sink and the tub also has 2 handles. When we were going to buy replacements, we asked which they preferred for the guest bathrooms and they all said single, so we went that route. All three of our showers have the single knob.

I do like the single ones better myself. I can leave the knob where I prefer it.
 
For me the very first design criteria is faucet "reach". Generally a reach of 6" will assure the water is directed to the center of the sink. With a shorter reach, the water will hit the back of the sink which makes it very difficult for ease of use. Besides, the short reach will often result in unnecessary splashing.

I just completed a remodel from a single control handle to separate hot and cold with an 8" separation between the handles. IMHO, the wider look is very nice compared to the single unit placement.
 
Janette said:
We are redoing our master bath and are down to picking out new console sink. According to my research, many folks are going to faucets without the cold and hot knobs. This is what we have in the kitchen but I had not considered it for the bath. One turn is easier, it is easier to clean without the knobs and less places to leak. Have any of you done this in the bath?
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Hi
Follow the steps:
  1. Remove each handle. Pry off the decorative cap if necessary (usually reading “Hot” or “Cold”), unscrew, and remove the handle.
  2. Use a wrench to remove the nut. ...
  3. Pull out the stem. ...
  4. Remove the seat washer. ...
  5. Replace the seat washer. ...
  6. Reassemble each handle.
 
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