At what height should the faucet be installed above the appliances?

Installation height of the mixer above the bath

Standard option

Of course, you can install the product at different heights. After all, this is just a faucet, and the apartment is the resident’s personal space. Despite the fact that it is located in an apartment building (although this should be taken into account). For this purpose, a distance standard is established according to SNiP (SP) standards. The distance at which the device should ideally be installed is shown in the table below.

This height of the faucet above the bathtub from the floor is more common, and this is not surprising, because this is the standard. But you don't have to follow these rules.

For example, if everyone who uses it is short, then you can make the distance from the floor 750 millimeters.

If there is no understanding of the issue, it is better not to deviate from these standard figures for the installation height of the mixer. Then in the future there will be no problems either in operating the device or in servicing it.

Minimum height from the floor according to GOST and SNiP (SP) standards

Let us note what was taken into account when drawing up the standard:

• ease of use for a person of average height;
• the degree of repulsion of the water flow and individual drops from the bottom of the container;
• average water pressure in urban apartment buildings.

Rules are established mainly on the basis of practical experience and the conclusions of many generations. If something changes in the future, it will only happen in two cases: if the design of the average product changes, or if the average height of the person himself changes.

Installation diagram of a faucet over a bathtub and sink

If we talk about how convenient such a standard according to SNiP (SP) is for a family, then in general most people will be comfortable if the product is fastened in this way. Of course, it will be difficult for children to reach it.

However, there is no serious problem here. After all, usually, when a child cannot even reach a faucet located according to the standard, he does not need it. And sometimes it's dangerous.

For older people, the standard height placement of the mixer will be optimal. So it’s better to do this and arrange the device according to the rules.

Typical faucet dimensions and spout length

After all, most people have always had something like this in their past. And then we developed body memory, which allows you to do things automatically without wasting energy, which is not a lot.

For a middle-aged person of standard height, the installation will be a little more comfortable than others, but still comfortable. After all, if we are talking about a typical Russian apartment, then the bathroom is used not only for washing. Many people perform housekeeping-related activities in it.

Drawing of the location of plumbing fixtures

What depends on the height of the mixer

When a person is in the bath or shower, they often stand directly on a metal or ceramic surface, without a mat. And this is not the most durable coating.

Therefore, it is dangerous to bend too much to reach the faucet with your hand. This largely determines the height above the bathtub when installing the product.

Selection of dimensions

Also, if the bathroom faucet is installed incorrectly, the risk of flooding your neighbors increases. After all, when people wash, they are often distracted. And if the faucet is too high or too close to the edge of the bathtub, a person may accidentally turn it so that water flows somewhere past.

Of course, if you cover it with a curtain, the risk is less. But if the pressure is strong, then at the point where the jet falls, the curtain may eventually fall over the side of the bath. And if a person thinks about something, he won’t notice it for a long time. By then there will be a large puddle on the floor.

And it’s good if there is a water alarm system on the floor - like Hydrolock. By the way, some of them in this case immediately turn off the main valves at the inlet. Otherwise, tiles made in accordance with GOST 6787-2001 will not save neighbors from flooding.

In the apartment

In addition, the ease of repair and replacement depends on the height of the mixer. If it is difficult to reach the water consumer (in this case, the mixer), this leads to problems during dismantling and subsequent installation of a new product. As a result, the water supply may be damaged.

Why is it more convenient to follow the faucet height standard?

If communications have already been installed and the water socket is placed in a standard place under the mixer above the bathtub, then it will be inconvenient to position the product any other way.

In a private house

For example, this happens if a person buys an apartment on the secondary market. And in the new housing market, if communications have already been laid, then in accordance with the standard distances and heights from the floor.

That is why, if there is no need or great desire, it is rational to leave the standard height of the mixer.

At least when it comes to your apartment. Otherwise, a lot of problems may arise. In general, replacing communications is not an easy task. Although, if they are bad, they need to be changed, and first of all.

Standard crane installation height from the floor

Compliance with the height standard is convenient as follows:

1. The faucet above the bath will remain clean for as long as possible.
2. Such a device does not interfere with the use of the washbasin and does not touch any pipes or other objects in the bathroom.
3. Considering how much repair work costs, it cannot be overstated that this is the safest mounting height option.
4. Plus it looks aesthetically pleasing. It may not be a hidden option in the wall (without a nose), but it doesn’t catch the eye either.
5. With this mounting height above the bathtub, it is convenient to use the shower. And it doesn’t matter so much whether the tap is short or long.

In the country

This standard is not much different from the European one. But when traveling to the UK, Ireland, US and some other countries outside the Eurozone this will be unusual. Especially in terms of shower.

If we are talking about a private house, then it’s a different matter. Here the crane can be placed in height as the homeowner wishes. If you want to organize something like a tropical waterfall over the bathroom, why not.

Installing a bathtub faucet

It is not a fact that in the end it will be convenient. At first it will look unusual and interesting. But over time, the power of the first impression will fade, and what will remain is not the most comfortable everyday use.

Selecting a different faucet installation height

It won’t be difficult to decide at what height to place the faucet above the bathtub. It is not so important if the mark differs slightly from the standard according to SNiP (SP).

Installation of a sink, faucet and other appliances in accordance with SPiN (SP) standards

The distance from the mixer to the bath can be changed. The main thing is to follow certain principles when placing the faucet in the bathroom. And then the result will be both convenient and safe.

Here's what you should consider when choosing the height and location to install the faucet with your own hands:

1. First, before connecting, it is worth approximate the location of the attachment to the wall above the bathtub. Then you should take the faucet that will be installed, place it there and make sure that it will be aesthetically pleasing, convenient and safe.
2. It is also important to take into account not only the height of the bathtub from the floor, but also the height of the floor legs on which it is installed or will be installed. If the bowl has not yet been installed, an error often occurs. When working, they do not take into account that the bathtub will be higher after installation.
3. Finally, you need to take into account the shape of the product that will be hung. If it is somehow atypical, then it is better, first of all, to be guided not by the standard, but by common sense. Sometimes faucets are equipped with additional devices, which is worth considering before installing them in the bathroom. For example, so that devices do not touch the sink. After all, some are large.

Height of fastening objects

After all this, you can determine the minimum installation height from the floor and the distance to the side of the bath. Once you've managed to hang the faucet, it's important to make sure everything is done correctly. To do this, turn on the water at different pressures and see if there is any splashing outside the bathtub.

Here are some important nuances. Firstly, such splashes are possible even with a standard height and standard bathtub material. And all this over time may be the result of an unusual mixer that does not comply with GOST. For example, there are products that do not have an aerator. That is, they do not have a part in the spout that is responsible for creating a uniform flow.

With such faucets, unlike standard ones, water flows randomly. Often curls. Often such products have a flat shape.

Standard tap height from floor

When water falls from such a mixer, it is not a solid stream, but a mass of small, uneven streams. And of course, splashes fly from them in different directions. It is better to avoid such options; after all, the flow should be uniform.

In addition, non-standard options are sold at a higher price. And they disappear from the shelves quickly. And if you have to change it, it will be difficult to find one.

This is not the case with classic versions, because they will be delivered regularly. Of course, it’s better to take a metal option, even a single-lever one. Others, including polypropylene, are not the most reliable technology.

Shower usage diagram

Today there are many ordinary faucets that look original, but have a classic design. The devices function as such a water consumer should ideally operate. And there will be no extra splashes from this design.

If after checking the water flows normally at different pressures and there are no problems, then everything is installed correctly. But you should consider not only your convenience, but also the comfort of everyone who will use the device. If for someone else such height parameters are inconvenient, it is better to choose some kind of compromise option.

Shower racks for shower cabin

Shower stands for shower stalls have a similar design, only the presence of a spout in this case can be called a useless function.

Also, the shower cabin does not require floor installation. A few more tips:

• When choosing a stand with an overhead shower, pay attention to the diameter of the watering can. Sometimes it can be quite large - about 60 cm. Of course, this will bring you a lot of pleasure, but keep in mind that such a watering can has a very large throughput - up to 60 liters per minute. Firstly, it is not very economical. Secondly, if the shower tray is small, there is a possibility that the water simply will not have time to drain;
• If the mixer has already been installed previously, there is no need to dismantle it. It is enough to purchase a stand that can be connected to an existing mixer using a flexible hose. Finding such a model will not be difficult.

SanSmail - plumbing store

A wide range of shower stands of different configurations and price categories can be found in the online plumbing store SanSmail, which has been represented on the Russian market for more than 15 years.

The store has a showroom where every buyer can get advice and personally see the high quality of the products.