I did a ton of online searching to find the faucet that would be just right for my vintage Kohler sink. I had a one-hole installation, and wanted a single handle faucet as I think it’s a lot easier to control the hot/cold mix better. One problem that I found with most other faucets was that the spout was too short – like only 8″. This one — from Chicago Faucets — is 10″ long. And, I’ll tell you — it’s a wonderful faucet. It’s not inexpensive, in the $300 range — but it has a tremendous “feel” — it’s nice and heavy and substantial. And considering that you use your kitchen faucet gazillions of times each day, I’ve always felt it was well, well worth it! Highly recommended!
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And a wonderful faucet it is! I looked at the original faucets I have, and this is definitely their cousin. In all of my travels and buying of cabinets, I ended up with 5 (yes, 5!) sinks, so I am fortunate to have my choice of hardware — and all of the originals are 10″ long. Once my kitchen is together, I will be selling off the pieces parts that don’t get used, so maybe someone can nab some goodies. I also have extra stoves.
Karmi, you are a hoot! At one point in my kitchen reno, I had 4 sinks. I thought that had to be a record – but you have beat me out!
Well, I cursed myself by being over-confident! The old faucets I had were either too badly corroded or not compatible with the sink top I am using. Wah! I bought a Moen “High Arc” kitchen faucet (model #87000) for 98 bucks. I have a 1955 St. Charles catalog that features plenty of high arc faucets, so I figured I could get away with it. If I don’t like it when it’s all said and done, I’ll buy another. Buy that time, moeny/cost should be pretty irrelevant! Any do’s or don’t’s about cleaning the porcelain sink top?
From my experience – you need to baby it. Don’t use anything abrasive. My husband cleans it with a solution of 1/2 water 1/2 bleach. I won’t let him use Zud on it. I welcome other readers’ thoughts – as I am not known for my cleaning zeal.
Thanks Pam. I love to scrub, so I’ll take it easy a bit. I’m scooting around the gutted kitchen tonight cleaning with a bucket, rags, a plastic scraper and a toothbrush. The plumbers come Monday to hook up the sink and my 1954 KitchenAid dishwasher! Boy, these authentic vintage appliances sure pick up some crud along the way. Sure am happy to have you here to keep me inspired!