Freestanding Tub Faucet Options

A freestanding tub gives you the unique opportunity to choose between different faucet types and placements. From the tub itself to the wall to the floor, here are your freestanding tub faucet options!

Floor Mounted Faucet

Floor mounted faucets, also known as freestanding faucets, are drilled into the flooring, connected to your home’s water source, and rise up over the top of your freestanding tub.

Homeowners who prefer a floor mounted faucet for their freestanding tub should discuss whether this option is feasible for their current bathroom infrastructure, as underfloor access is required. Floor mounted faucets for freestanding tubs range in price from about $250 to $600 on average.

Deck Mounted Faucet

A deck mounted faucet is attached to the freestanding tub’s upper rim, perching over the top of the bathtub and filling it with water. A bathtub installer will drill two holes into the rim of the bathtub to install and connect this faucet to the water line.

Similar to floor mounted faucets, deck mounted faucets also require underfloor access from your bathroom area in order to install. A deck mounted faucet for a freestanding tub should cost between $250 and $550 on average.

Wall Mounted Faucet

Wall mounted faucets for freestanding tubs are anchored into the wall nearest to your rub’s rim. This type of faucet is a bit easier to install compared to floor mounted and deck mounted faucets, as they do not require underfloor access or drilling into the tub.

However, homeowners choosing this faucet option need to ensure the wall is close enough to the bathroom for water to fill the tub without leakage. This type of faucet is a bit cheaper compared to the rest – expect a new wall mounted faucet for a freestanding tub to cost between $80 and $400, depending on the type and material.

Tub Wall Mounted Faucet

Similar to a wall mounted faucet, a tub wall mounted faucet works the same way, except it is anchored to the tub’s wall rather than the bathroom’s wall. A contractor will have to drill holes into the side of your freestanding tub to make this faucet work.

Wall mounted faucets can feature a simple downward facing spout or a tall craned neck that towers above the tub for a more unique look. A tub wall mounted faucet for a freestanding tub ranges in price between $150 and $500.

Roman Style Faucet

Roman faucets usually come with both a faucet and handheld bathing handle. Rather than installing them into the rim or wall of the bathtub, these faucets are usually installed into a surrounding platform with hidden plumbing lines, which can cost extra.

Roman faucets for freestanding tubs have a wide range in pricing – but you can expect to pay anywhere from $200 to $750 for this type of faucet.

The Bottom Line of Freestanding Tub Faucets

You can add to your enjoyment of your freestanding tub by moving the faucet somewhere out of the way where it will enhance the aesthetic appeal of your bathroom. However, you’ll be limited by budget, and the faucet’s price is just the first step of this project’s final cost.

Before you buy a faucet, get a quote from a contractor or plumber about how much your favorite types of faucets will cost to install and any plumbing work they will require. There may be a clear winner for you!