# Title: Widespread Bathroom Faucets ## Description: Widespread bathroom faucets split into three pieces: a spout in the middle and a handle on either side, set further apart than a centerset. The format suits a wide vanity, where a compact single hole faucet looks undersized against the counter. Hole spacing decides whether one will fit. How to choose widespread bathroom faucets Measure the basin before you look at anything. Three holes in a counter do not by themselves mean this format will fit, because a centerset set uses three holes at 4 inches apart while this one uses three holes at 8. The two are not interchangeable, and that single measurement rules out most of the catalog either way. Then think about the counter behind the basin. Handles that sit 4 inches to each side of the spout need real estate, and on a narrow vanity the outer handle can end up over the edge of the bowl or hard against a backsplash. A run of at least 22 inches of counter width behind the basin gives the set room to look right. Handle style is where the character sits. Cross handles read traditional and give good grip with wet hands. Lever handles read transitional and move with a wrist rather than a full grasp. Both connect to the same valve stems underneath, so the choice is visual rather than mechanical. Hole spacing and rough in for widespread bathroom faucets The figures below are the ones printed on a US installation sheet. Standard spread: 8 inches from the center of one outer hole to the center of the other. Adjustable range: many sets flex between 6 and 16 inches, so read the stated span before ordering. Hole diameter: 1 3/8 inches is the common cutout for each of the three holes. Counter clearance: allow at least 2 inches behind the rear edge of the basin for the handle bases. Under the counter, the spout connects to each valve with a flexible hose, which is what allows the adjustable spread. Those hoses need room to curve, so a shallow cabinet or a drawer immediately below the basin can interfere. Check the depth under the counter before committing to a three piece set. Which three hole set for which basin Type Best in What it does Price here Double handle, classic brass A period bathroom, a wide basin Hot and cold set apart, classic outline $240 Waterfall spout A modern bathroom, a deep bowl Open spout, water falls as a flat sheet $250 What widespread means Widespread and centerset A widespread set puts the spout and each handle in its own hole. A centerset joins all three on one plate. Widespread needs a wider basin and gives a cleaner line across it. Hole spacing The distance between the outer holes is set by the basin, not by the faucet. Measure center to center before ordering, since a set made for one spacing will not reach the holes of another. Three separate pieces The spout and the two handles mount on their own and connect underneath. That is more to tighten from inside the cabinet, and it also means one handle can be replaced without the whole set. Brass body The sets here are brass under the finish. On a three piece faucet that counts twice over, since each piece carries its own threads and each one gets tightened when the basin goes in. Replacing a centerset A basin drilled for a centerset usually has the right three holes for a widespread set, but not always the right spacing. Check that spacing before buying, or the new spout will not sit centered. Questions about three hole bathroom faucets What is the difference from a centerset? Spacing and construction. A centerset joins spout and handles on one 4 inch base plate and installs as a single unit. This format keeps three separate pieces at 8 inches, connected under the counter, so each part is mounted on its own. Can one be fitted to a 4 inch basin? No. The outer holes are 4 inches apart on that basin and the handles need 8, so the pieces will not reach their holes. Changing format means a new basin, a new counter, or a single hole faucet with a deck plate covering the existing cutouts. How do you measure the spread on an existing counter? Measure from the center of the left hole to the center of the right hole, ignoring the middle one. Four inches means centerset. Eight inches means this format. Anything between the two calls for a set with an adjustable span. Related pages: Bathroom Faucets, Kitchen Faucets, Single Hole Bathroom Faucets and Gold Kitchen Faucets. The full category is Faucets. Are bathroom faucets universal? No, and the hole pattern in the sink is what decides compatibility. Three standards cover almost everything: a single hole, a centerset at 4 inches between the outer holes, and a widespread at 8 inches, sometimes described as 8 to 16 inches because the pieces are separate and the spread is adjustable. A widespread set cannot go into a 4 inch sink, and a centerset cannot span an 8 inch one. The supply connections and the drain are standardized, so those are rarely the problem. Measure center to center between the outer holes before ordering. How much does a widespread bathroom faucet cost on this page? Three faucets, from $240 to $250. This is a small page and the prices sit within $10 of each other, so the choice here is finish and handle style rather than budget. What is the difference between widespread and centerset? Widespread uses three separate pieces, a spout and two handles, mounted independently with the valve bodies connected under the counter, usually 8 inches apart. Centerset combines all three onto one base plate spanning 4 inches. Widespread is more work to install because three pieces have to be aligned and sealed, and it suits a wider counter where the spacing looks deliberate. Centerset is simpler and the right answer on a narrow basin, where 8 inch spacing puts the handles past the bowl. ## Products count: 3 ## Link: https://www.orodwell.com/collections/widespread-bathroom-faucets ## Products - [Three Hole Bathroom Faucet, Widespread Waterfall in Brushed Gold](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/brushed-gold-waterfall-faucet-three-hole-widespread) - [Antique Widespread Bathroom Faucet Brass Three-Hole Sink Decor](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/antique-widespread-bathroom-faucet-brass-three-hole-sink) - [Vintage Brass Double-Handle Bathroom Faucet Three-Hole Sink Decor](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/vintage-brass-double-handle-bathroom-faucet-three-hole-sink) ## Metafields - title_tag: Widespread Bathroom Faucets | Bathroom Sink Faucets - description_tag: Widespread bathroom faucets with separate spout and handles. Three hole configurations for larger vanities and double basins. - pinterest_pinned: true - content_reviewed: 2026-10-12