What to do about my sink?

Question

I can't stand water splashing on my counter when I use my faucet. Short of reconstructing the whole counter, does anyone have any ideas for what I can do?

B. Enne · Answer

Here is a post on the subject: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/kitchen-dining/q-need-a-back-splash-for-center-island-sink-13378665... I asked a friend who has a similar set up, and she said that turning the shut off valves a bit, reduced pressure.

B. Enne · Answer

Check out these gadgets...https://www.amazon.com/Sink-Silicone-Splash-Guard-Blue/dp/B01IFFQYG0 https://futureproductsofamerica.com/product/s...

Chilismom · Answer

We bought 3 small pieces of granite (about the width maybe 3 or 4 inches, looks like the pieces that the granite company gives as their backsplash) to match the counter top had them cut and finished to match.  We glued 2 of them together just wide enough to go the width of the sink and then glued the 3rd piece as a flat top to cover the seam. Then we glued (actually siliconed) the 't shaped' granite to the counter top directly behind the sink. Making sure to leave room for the faucet  to swivel. It blocked the splash zone and still left room at the counter to eat. It also gave me a little shelf for some candles to sit on.

Judy · Answer

Possibly the gasket is missing from the faucet, so it may be clogged with sand or other small debris

Johnchip · Answer

B Enne is right suggest turning down the valve pressure should help.  Also there should be a diffuser on the end of the faucet, check it, clean it, try using without it.

Patty Smith · Answer

I did the same thing as Chilismom from the beginning, works like a gem!!

Jeanne Martin · Answer

I have same problem but am new to this house.  I've just been wiping up with towels!  I didn't know others have same problem!  So maybe I'm not a sloppy hand dish washer!!

B J Alexis · Answer

Turn down the water pressure, I have a round vessel bowl  for my bathroom sink and the pressure is low to keep water from hitting too hard on the sides and splashing  onto the counter.

Cur5181835 · Answer

Replace the end of the faucet (where the water comes out) with a new 'bubbler' type attachment.  You unscrew the old one, and screw in (or on) the new one.  Take the old one with you as a 'pattern' when you buy the new one.   (Some are 'female' - it fits around the pipe- and others are 'male' - they fit in the pipe. There are also pkgs that have adapters for both.  The 'bubbler' action reduces splashing quite a bit.  New ones now have a diverter that cuts down the flow of the water, so it is not as powerful, and you use less water.  If this works for you, fine, but I prefer to remove that little plastic part so I get 'full power'.  (Ask your hardware man to be sure you get the type you want.)     You could also consider a 'shower' attachment that swivels so you can rinse out the sink - but take care that you don't swivel it at the wrong time or you'll have a wet mess again!   Some of these are similar to the bubbler type (not as wide a spray).  Hope this helps.

Eroque022810 · Answer

Change faucet out to a goose neck one and then replace head tip with a tip that you can control where the water goes.

Bea · Answer

Perhaps you need a deeper sink.

Rhonda S · Answer

*L* Give me your sink and counter, and I'll give you mine!  Love the look!  But the water pressure and bubbler solutions above may be more practical.  You can change out the faucet, but that would be a couple of hundred dollars, and may not solve the problem.  You have a lovely counter.

Carol Schultz · Answer

Looks like you have the same faucet that I have and yes this is a problem with me too.  I just try to not lift the lever all the way.

Eileen · Answer

Great ideas and beautiful counter. I'm about to redo my kitchen with a similar set up and counter top and I'm so glad I saw this so I know what to look out for. The water overspray would drive me nuts!

Sarah · Answer

We recently replaced our faucet to one with a high arch and a pull out tip. Made for easier rinsing of the double sink and I have very little water splashed out now

Bren · Answer

Try a different screen  in the faucet...you can use a blocker (I use foil) around the edge of the screen to more direct stream

Sis · Answer

Not sure how to explain this, but when I saw this and can relate , I remembered I had a couple of those little plastic containers that are fruit cups (like Dole or any other brand).  I cut a small hole in the bottom of it and then a few small cuts around the hole just enough to let the cup stretch over the faucet and pushed it up over spray nozzle.  Seems to help. Don't have a picture.  Need to keep trying to make cup fit.  If this doesn't help, I will try to furnish a picture.

Sis · Answer

It sure seems to keep the splatter off.  Constantly wiping the back of the sink and surrounding areas is a nuisance.  Hope it works for you! It takes a couple of trying different methods with the cups, just do what works for you.

Sis · Answer

Not everyone has the same type of faucet.  Mine is pretty ordinary.

Renata · Answer

You didn't mention how deep your sink is, could it be shallow?

Jinglebell · Answer

Add a low pressure valve on the inlet water lines to the faucet. Maintains same volume of water .

Carol · Answer

Use an appropriate sized plastic or styrofoam up to create a deflector.  Something like those things a vet uses on an animal's neck to keep them from licking some surgical spot.  Only other thing I can suggest is lower the strength of your exiting water flow or use some absorbent material in the bottom of the sink.

David · Answer

Turn the water pressure down on the tap

Bert Miller · Answer

An aerator can be purchased at most any hardwarestore.  This is simply screwed in the faucet.  I use one all the time.

Gdl14711191 · Answer

I wouldn't think you'd want people seated at your counter looking at your sink and faucet. So why not go down to your local big box store and buy a couple square feet of granite, have them cut to 2 long pieces that you can glue back to back to make a splash guard. . .and, coincidentally, hide your sink and most of your faucet. Cement the splash guard to your counter and grout around the bottom. If the top edge is too raw for your taste, add trim pieces or small tile to finish it off better. BTW, if you have a tile saw, you can cut granite quite nicely if you use a diamond blade.

Bought the granite and redid countertops and backsplashes up to cabinet line by myself. Piece of cake!!

Carmen · Answer

Decided to do that. But granite is so expensive at bb stres. I wonder if it be cheaper to go to a granite store and get a scrap ounce and ask them to cut.

Sherrie Koehler Miller · Answer

I have this same issue, I keep a sponge in an attractive ceramic dish next to the faucet for quick wipe-ups. Behind that I put  row of different glass bottles with bamboo plants in them for a 'screen'

Kathy · Answer

You could try to get a new sink the same size but deeper.

Teresa · Answer

I changed my sink and faucet the angle of the faucet is part of the problem and a deeper sink is so nice to work with. sorry it  a expense idea but it is a hard issue to change cheep.

Fran Gignac · Answer

If you have shut off valves, decrease the water pressure coming to the tap. If you don't then install them.  It worked for me.

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