The Best Height for Tub Risers

Selecting a Height for Your Bathtub Faucet and Spout

Bathtub faucets are typically installed 2-6 inches above the tub’s rim. However, it’s important to evaluate the height of your faucet based on the individuals living in your home. You may need to include tub risers to adjust the height of the faucet so that it’s more accessible depending on who is using your tub and the style of bathtub that you’re installing. A clawfoot tub, for example, is more likely to need tub risers. If you have someone in your home who uses a stool for bathing, installing tub risers may make it easier for them to access the faucet.

It’s important to stay within a reasonable range as you install your faucet and your bathtub. Placing the faucet too high will only cause issues, as you’ll have something similar to a shower head, but without enough water pressure. Placing the faucet too low will only make it tough to reach. In addition, you may find that this type of installation can be in violation of local building regulations.

Opting to install your faucet and any tub risers within a 2-6 inch height will provide you with an attractive look, let you have easy access to the faucet, and make it easy to connect the fixture to the water supply as you install the tub.

Factors to Consider as You Install Tub Risers

Contractors can help ensure that tub risers are installed at the best possible height for your home so that everyone in your family can easily access the tub and the faucet. There are numerous factors to consider as you decide on the height of your tub risers, including the following:

• The higher you raise the faucet, the more likely it is that it will splash water onto the floor of your bathroom.
• Spend time selecting the faucet and tub risers that match your style and coordinate with your bathtub. This allows you to have an attractive, unified appearance.
• Be mindful of pipe fitting sizes as you select tub risers. Otherwise, you may wind up with sizes that simply don’t match. It’s often best to have a skilled plumbing contractor install these fixtures for you so you know that the installation is handled correctly.
• Pay attention to the location of your plumbing in relation to your tub as you select fixtures and tub risers.

Shop Tub Risers at Kingston Brass

Choose your tub risers carefully and work with your contractor to install them at the correct height. Select high-quality fixtures from Kingston Brass so you know you’re installing a product that you can depend on for years to come.