Gap between a new faucet base and the wall
Installing a new faucet can leave a stubborn gap against the wall that even cutting the pipe won't completely eliminate. Finding a practical way to fill this blank spot is frustrating if you want to avoid installing shelves that just collect dust and clutter.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
Found another way around this?
Share your steps and trade-offs so fellow engineers don't have to reinvent the wheel. No account required.
- 1Installing an older style faucet with a smaller gapDid this help you?
- 2Cutting the pipe to reduce the gap sizeDid this help you?
- 3hanging a large wall clockDid this help you?
- 4putting up an additional cabinet or pot rackDid this help you?
- 5displaying artwork, a backlit scene, or a copper wallDid this help you?
- 6using open shelves to display kitchen items or knick-knacksDid this help you?
In their words
Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.
“What are some practical ideas for filing this blank spot above the sink? Shelves were suggested but we don't like keeping kitchen items out and don't like knick knacks collecting dust up there either.”source ↗