Deck plate Anyone know if you have to install the deck plate? My counter only has one hole drilled for a faucet, and this one needs one for the faucet, and one for the soap dispenser. I don't care if I can't install the soap dispenser. I have granite counters, so don't want to drill another hole.. Deck plate Anyone know if you have to install the deck plate? My counter only has one hole drilled for a faucet, and this one needs one for the faucet, and one for the soap dispenser. I don't... » Read More Deck plate Anyone know if you have to install the deck plate? My counter only has one hole drilled for a faucet, and this one needs one for the faucet, and one for the soap dispenser. I don't care if I can't install the soap dispenser. I have granite counters, so don't want to drill another hole.. « Show Less
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No -- the deck plate is only an option. A single-hole mounting option is provided in the box that allows the faucet to be installed without the deck plate.
367310
Ditto on JD's answer. I installed without the deck plate and it looks/works great.
361151
It requires one hole for the faucet but has a plate to optionally cover three holes. It comes with a soap dispenser which can go in a fourth hole.
1174926
We just received the sink and haven't installed it yet but it doesn't have faucet holes. It's an under mount sink. You'll have to drill a hole through the counter for the faucet.
1171860
Product has one hole, but comes with a template where other holes (i.e. for soap dispenser) can be drilled. We only needed the one hole, so I don't know how difficult drilling a hole would be. We've had this sink about six months and we absolutely love it.
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There is a provision where you can punch out a pre-set hole & put a soap dispenser on the left side, so I think you could use that for the faucet and the right hole for a soap dispenser.......to make sure you should go to www.Blancoamerica.com and check out the template....
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If there is not already one there - yes. I just took out a soap dispenser that was mounted to my sink. If you must cut a hole I would do some homework first. Your sink is likely made of stainless steel, so make sure you have the appropriate tool.
132322
It had zero holes. Since this is an undermount sink, the holes for the faucet, soap dispenser etc. will be cut into your countertop surface.
499264
This faucet is designed for single hole installation. If you can find a three hole plate that will match the application, good luck. The threaded assembly shaft which penetrates the counter is long enough to accept the added height of a plate (1/4" - 3/8"). This faucet relies on a strong, dense counter to attach to. If you put a flimsy plate in between the faucet base and counter you will cause the unit to be wobbly. This faucet is tall and heavy. Because of the height it produces increased torque when used due to leverage. If you really want it then buy it, then find a plate to match. Install and see how it performs. I would not do it if it were me. One other solution is to use only the center hole and add either plugs in the remaining two holes or put accessory items there such as soap dispenser etc. BTW do not buy the Kraus soap dispenser, it is cheap. Buy the Kohler one.
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It's actually two separate pieces and yes, it can be installed without the deck plate. However, if you have 3 hole faucets you will need to buy a 8" or 10" deck plate. This bundled deck plate is too short to cover a 3 hole faucet installation.
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I purchased a plate to cover faucet holes... if you are converting a three hole faucet you need the plate. You just insert the faucet in the center hole take the washer or the ring screw it on under the sink tighten it up then connect the hot water and the cold water lines and you're done. It's very simple. Easy installion.
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You need to drill only the holes you need. A single hole faucet looks nice on a granite installation. You may want a single hole faucet with a sprayer combination thus requiring only one hole. We made another hole for the garbage disposal switch. A very clean granite surface.
697007
With this type of faucet, there is no need to use the deck plate. Deck plate ares outdated!
333399
The installation instructions refer to two different scenarios concerning hole sizes to drill. One if you're going to install the faucet thru a finished deck and the other if you're going to install tile after rough in. The former says to drill 1.5 " holes and install from underneath deck. The latter says to drill 2.0" holes, install rough in onto sub deck using supplied screws (from above) and then tile around cardboard tubes. I personally will have 5.5" between spout and valve center to center. . 4" is min. 8" is max
617043
A single hole installation is standard; if you already have a counter drilled with one hole, it should fit. if your counter is drilled for three holes, the escutcheon will cover the holes as long as the total width is 4 inches or less. If the holes are wider apart, order the widespread faucet.
1262428
Yes. The base plate covers the 1st and 3rd holes on 3 and 4 hole sinks. It would not be needed on a single hole sink and the faucet can be mounted without the base plate.
560361
I think it does. It has been a year and one half and we had a hole drilled for granite. We did not use a deck plate.