How High Should a Wall-Mounted Kitchen Faucet Be From the Top of the Counter?

Easily fill large pots of water with a wall-mounted faucet.

Building Codes

Wall-mounted faucets were once a common feature in kitchens, slowly declined in popularity over time, and are making a comeback. When placed high enough, wall-mounted faucets allow for more room in the sink and make it easier to fill large pots with water. As far as how high a wall-mounted faucet should be above the counter, The website Remodeling says there must be an air gap between the top of the sink or counter and the bottom of the faucet due to building codes. Therefore, leave 1 inch between the top of the counter, or the sink's flood level, and the bottom of the faucet.

Personal Preference

As long as you mount the faucet high enough to pass local building codes, the rest is up to your personal preference. According to Service Magic, "a low kitchen faucet wall mount will look and act more like a standard faucet mount, while a high wall mount will present a more unique downward arc."

Bottom Line

Check local building codes to ensure the faucet placement passes inspection and leave at least 1 inch between the top of the counter, or the sink's flood level, and the bottom of the faucet. Once codes are met, mount the faucet according to your preference. According to Remodeling, however, mounting the faucet too high can cause water to splash out of the sink.

References

• Remodeling: Wall-Mounted Faucets Require Planning, Precision Plumbing
• Service Magic: Bathroom and Kitchen Faucet Wall Mounts