Floor-Mount Tub Fillers — In-House Cast & Finished

Freestanding Bathtub Faucets Direct From Manufacturer

Floor-standing tub fillers built for the high-margin end of the bathroom hardware market — cast and finished in-house, certified for North America, Europe, and Australia.

The freestanding configuration is the most complex casting in the tub filler category. We make the base, column, and spout body ourselves, so finish consistency between your freestanding faucet and the rest of your bathroom line is controlled by one team.

cUPC CE WaterMark OEM from 200 pcs 17+ Years Manufacturing
Freestanding bathtub faucet — floor-mount tub filler with brass base casting, column, and spout in brushed nickel finish

Sourcing Intelligence

What Makes a Freestanding Bathtub Faucet Different to Source

A freestanding bathtub faucet is not a wall-mount tub filler with a longer supply pipe. The floor-mount configuration requires a separate base casting — a weighted, precision-machined foot that anchors to the floor rough-in and carries the full weight of the column and spout assembly. The column itself is a separate brass extrusion or casting, typically 700–900mm tall, that connects the base to the spout body.

Get the base casting geometry wrong and the faucet rocks on the floor. Get the column-to-base joint tolerance wrong and you get a slow leak at the connection point that shows up six months after installation.

Most factories in this category source the base casting from a specialist subcontractor and assemble the column and spout in-house. We cast the base, column body, and spout in our own facility — the same C36000-equivalent free-machining brass we use across our entire faucet range.

Why In-House Casting Matters

When the base, column, and spout all run through our finishing line on the same chemistry and process parameters, the brushed nickel on the floor plate matches the brushed nickel on the spout. We hold the base-to-floor-inlet thread to ±0.05mm on our CNC line — the same tolerance we hold on valve seat interfaces across the rest of the product range.

A loose floor inlet thread is the most common source of installation-day leaks on freestanding faucets, and it's almost always a casting or machining issue, not a plumber error.

Close-up of freestanding bathtub faucet base casting — precision-machined brass floor plate with CNC-held thread tolerance

Three-Part Assembly — All Cast In-House

Base Casting

Weighted, precision-machined foot. Anchors to floor rough-in. Carries full column and spout load. Floor inlet thread held to ±0.05mm.

Column Body

Brass extrusion or casting, typically 700–900mm tall. Connects base to spout. Column-to-base joint tolerance controlled in-house.

Spout Body

Cast in the same C36000-equivalent brass. Finished on the same line as base and column — finish consistency guaranteed across all three components.

Buyer Context

This is the highest-margin SKU in the tub and shower category for most distributors. Buyers in this segment are typically building coordinated bathroom hardware collections — a freestanding tub faucet, a wall-mount bathtub faucet for the same project, and a matching bathroom sink faucet — and they need all three pieces to come from one factory with consistent finish output. That's the problem this product line is built to solve.

Technical Data

Product Specifications

Specifications shown are industry-standard values for this product type. Actual specifications may vary by configuration. Contact us for detailed product data sheets and exact dimensions for your target SKU.

Full Specification Table

Materials & Construction

Body material C36000-equivalent free-machining brass (base, column, spout)
Base casting wall thickness Typical 3.5–4.5mm

Dimensions

Column height Typical 700–900mm (custom heights available on OEM runs)
Spout reach Typical 180–250mm from column centerline
Typical unit CBM (packed) 0.025–0.035 CBM

Valve & Performance

Valve cartridge type Ceramic disc, single-lever mixing
Cartridge endurance rating 500,000 open/close cycles (tested every production batch)
Valve seat thread tolerance ±0.05mm (CNC machined)
Floor inlet connection Standard 1/2" NPT (North America) or G1/2" (Europe/Australia)
Operating pressure range 0.05–0.8 MPa
Leak test pressure 0.6 MPa, 60 seconds per unit
Water temperature range 0–90°C

Finishes & Surface

Available finishes Chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, PVD gold, oil-rubbed bronze
Chrome plating stack Copper base / nickel mid-coat / chrome top coat
Salt spray rating 24h minimum; 48h extended on new finish batches
PVD coating thickness 0.3–0.5μm, cross-cut adhesion tested per batch

Certifications

Certifications cUPC CE WaterMark ISO 9001:2015 SGS
Freestanding bathtub faucet finish options — chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, PVD gold, oil-rubbed bronze

5 In-House Finishes

Chrome
Brushed Nickel
Matte Black
PVD Gold
ORB

All finishes produced in-house. Custom PVD colors available on OEM orders ≥500 units.

Need exact dimensions?

We can send a full dimensional drawing, CAD file, or product data sheet for any SKU in this line. Just tell us your target market and connection standard.

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Order Minimums

Stock finishes: 50 units per finish per SKU

Custom PVD color: 500 units minimum

OEM / private label: 200 units per SKU

Sample order: 1–5 units, lead time 7–10 days

Business Case

Why Freestanding Faucets Are a High-Margin SKU

The freestanding tub faucet sits at the intersection of a high-ticket bathroom remodel and a buyer who has already committed to a premium fixture. Understanding the margin mechanics helps you position inventory and negotiate better.

The freestanding tub creates the faucet sale

A freestanding soaking tub is a $1,500–$8,000 purchase. The buyer has already decided to spend. The faucet is a required accessory — not an optional upgrade — and it needs to match the tub aesthetically. That dynamic removes most price resistance. The buyer is not shopping for the cheapest faucet; they are shopping for the right faucet.

For distributors, this means the freestanding faucet is one of the few SKUs where a 40–55% gross margin is achievable without aggressive discounting. The constraint is not price — it is availability and finish matching.

Finish consistency drives repeat orders

The single biggest complaint in this category from distributors is finish mismatch across SKUs. A buyer orders a freestanding faucet in brushed nickel, a wall-mount tub faucet in brushed nickel, and a sink faucet in brushed nickel — and all three arrive from different factories with visibly different tones.

When all three come from one factory with a controlled PVD or electroplating line, the finish matches. That consistency is what converts a one-time buyer into a repeat account. It is also the primary reason our distributors consolidate their bathroom hardware sourcing to a single factory rather than splitting across multiple suppliers.

Floor-mount installation reduces returns

Unlike wall-mount faucets, which require precise rough-in positioning during construction, a freestanding floor-mount faucet connects to supply lines that are roughed in at floor level with some lateral adjustment tolerance. Installation is more forgiving, which means fewer callbacks, fewer returns, and lower warranty claim rates. For distributors managing after-sale service costs, this matters.

Typical Distributor Margin Profile

Freestanding tub faucet 40–55%
Standard deck-mount tub faucet 28–38%
Wall-mount tub faucet 32–44%
Shower-only trim kit 22–32%

Margin ranges are indicative based on typical distributor pricing in North American and Australian markets. Actual margins depend on channel, volume, and private-label structure.

Why Buyers Consolidate to One Factory

Single finish reference across all SKUs — no tone mismatch between faucet and accessories

One QC contact, one logistics lane, one set of compliance documents

Coordinated lead times — freestanding faucet, tub filler, and sink faucet ship together

Private-label packaging applied at factory — no reboxing on arrival

Average Retail Price Range

$380

to

$1,200

Retail price range for freestanding tub faucets in North American e-commerce and showroom channels. Premium finishes (PVD gold, ORB) and OEM-branded SKUs typically sit at the upper end.

How It's Made

Manufacturing Process

A freestanding tub faucet is one of the more mechanically complex faucet types to produce correctly. The column must be structurally rigid, the valve seat must be machined to tight tolerances, and the finish must be uniform across a large surface area. Here is how we do it.

Brass casting process for freestanding faucet body
01

Brass Casting

The base, column sections, and spout are gravity-cast or low-pressure die-cast from C36000-equivalent brass. Wall thickness is controlled at 3.5–4.5mm. Each casting is visually inspected and dimensionally checked before moving to machining.

CNC machining of valve seat and connection threads
02

CNC Machining

Valve seats, inlet threads, and mating surfaces are CNC-machined to ±0.05mm tolerance. This is the step that determines whether the ceramic cartridge seats correctly and whether the floor connection threads engage without leaking. No hand-fitting at assembly.

Surface polishing and buffing of freestanding faucet column
03

Surface Polishing

Multi-stage mechanical polishing brings the brass surface to the required Ra value before plating. The column's curved geometry requires both automated belt polishing and hand-buffing on radius transitions. Surface prep quality directly determines plating adhesion and finish uniformity.

PVD coating line for faucet finishes
04

Plating & PVD Coating

Chrome and brushed nickel finishes go through an electroplating line with copper base coat, nickel mid-coat, and chrome top coat. PVD finishes (gold, matte black, ORB) are applied in-house in a vacuum deposition chamber at 0.3–0.5μm. Batch salt-spray testing is run on every production lot.

Ceramic cartridge assembly and pressure testing
05

Cartridge Assembly

Ceramic disc cartridges are installed and torqued to spec. Each assembled unit is pressure-tested at 0.6 MPa for 60 seconds. Any unit that shows a pressure drop is pulled from the line, disassembled, root-caused, and either reworked or scrapped. No statistical sampling — 100% pressure test.

Final quality inspection and packaging of freestanding faucet
06

Final Inspection & Packaging

Each unit receives a final visual inspection under standardized lighting for finish defects, scratches, and assembly completeness. Hardware kits, installation templates, and documentation are packed per SKU. Private-label packaging is applied at this stage for OEM orders.

100%

Pressure-tested at 0.6 MPa

±0.05mm

CNC valve seat tolerance

500K

Cartridge cycle rating

In-house

PVD & electroplating lines

Manufacturing Detail

In-House Base Casting: The Manufacturing Detail That Protects Your Margin

The base casting is where most freestanding faucet quality problems originate, and it's the component most factories don't control directly. We do.

Gravity Casting — Not Die Casting

Our base casting process uses gravity casting — the same method we use for all valve bodies in the tub and shower range. Gravity casting produces denser brass with lower porosity than die casting, which matters for a component that sits on a floor rough-in and carries the mechanical load of the entire assembly.

A porous base casting develops micro-cracks at the floor inlet thread under the stress of installation torque, and those cracks become slow leaks within the first year. We've seen this failure mode on competitor product that came back to buyers as warranty claims — it's not a plumbing error, it's a casting quality issue.

Dimensional Control After Casting

After casting, every base goes through a dimensional check before it moves to the CNC machining station. The floor inlet thread is machined to ±0.05mm tolerance and verified with thread gauges before the part moves downstream.

The base-to-column connection interface is machined to a press-fit tolerance that eliminates play in the joint. A loose column-to-base connection is the second most common source of freestanding faucet returns — it shows up as a wobble that the end user notices immediately. We machine the joint tight enough that assembly requires a controlled press, not hand-fitting.

CNC machining of freestanding faucet base casting at Wfaucet factory

Why the Press-Fit Spec Was Added

After seeing a batch of product from a previous supplier configuration show joint play after shipping vibration, we investigated. The parts were within nominal tolerance individually — but the tolerance stack-up across three components left enough clearance for movement.

We tightened the interface spec. The problem went away. That spec is now standard on every base-to-column joint we produce.

±0.05mm Thread Tolerance

Floor inlet thread machined and verified with thread gauges before the part moves downstream. No guesswork at installation.

Press-Fit Column Joint

Column-to-base interface machined to press-fit tolerance. Assembly requires a controlled press — not hand-fitting — eliminating wobble at the joint.

Column Straightness Check

Column straightness verified with a dial gauge before assembly. Off-axis by more than 0.5mm produces a visible lean against a vertical tile wall — we catch it before it ships.

What This Means for Your Downstream Customers

This level of in-house control on the base and column is what separates a freestanding faucet that installs cleanly and stays leak-free from one that generates callbacks. For your downstream customers — whether they're hotel procurement teams, plumbing contractors, or residential renovation buyers — a freestanding faucet that installs without issues is the difference between a reorder and a return.

Finish Control

Finish Consistency Across the Full Bathroom Collection

The freestanding bathtub faucet is almost never purchased in isolation. It goes into a bathroom alongside a wall-mount bathtub faucet, a bathroom sink faucet, and often a shower valve — and the buyer's downstream customer expects all of those pieces to match. If the brushed nickel on the freestanding faucet has a slightly warmer tone than the brushed nickel on the sink faucet, you hear about it.

One Finishing Line. Five Finishes. One Team.

We run five finishes in-house: chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, PVD gold, and oil-rubbed bronze. Every piece in a mixed-SKU order — freestanding faucet, wall-mount tub filler, bathroom sink faucet — runs through the same finishing line on the same bath chemistry and the same process parameters.

The finish consistency across your collection is controlled by one team, not split across two or three subcontractors with different plating bath compositions.

Chrome & Brushed Nickel: Three-Layer Electroplating

Chrome and brushed nickel go through a three-layer electroplating stack: copper base coat, nickel mid-coat, chrome or brushed top coat. The nickel mid-coat is the corrosion barrier — skipping it is a common cost-cutting move in the industry, and it's why you see chrome faucets from some factories failing salt spray at 48 hours.

Layer 1

Copper Base

Layer 2

Nickel Mid

Corrosion barrier

Layer 3

Chrome / Brushed

Our chrome passes 24-hour salt spray as a minimum, with most batches clearing 48 hours. For buyers supplying coastal markets or humid climates — Southeast Asia, the Gulf, coastal Australia — that corrosion margin is the difference between zero warranty claims and a container of returns.

Five in-house finishes on freestanding bathtub faucets — chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, PVD gold, oil-rubbed bronze

Matte Black: PVD, Not Spray

Matte black runs on our PVD line, not a spray or powder process. PVD coating thickness is 0.3–0.5μm, cross-cut adhesion tested per batch before parts move to assembly.

A freestanding faucet sees daily water contact at the spout and base — spray finishes on brass in that environment show edge lifting within two to three years. PVD doesn't lift. For buyers building a matte black bathroom collection, this is the finish spec that protects your after-sales cost.

PVD Gold: Documented Process Parameters

PVD gold runs on the same line as matte black, with a different target layer composition. The gold tone is consistent batch to batch because we control the deposition parameters — time, temperature, and target material — on a documented process sheet.

If you're building a gold-finish bathroom collection for a hospitality or luxury residential market, ask us for a finish sample alongside your freestanding faucet sample so you can verify the match against your other SKUs before committing to volume.

Chrome

3-layer electroplate. 24–48hr salt spray. Nickel mid-coat corrosion barrier included.

Brushed Nickel

3-layer electroplate with brushed top coat. Same bath chemistry as chrome for cross-SKU match.

Matte Black

PVD line. 0.3–0.5μm thickness. Cross-cut adhesion tested per batch. No edge lifting.

PVD Gold

Same PVD line as matte black. Documented deposition parameters for batch-to-batch tone consistency.

Oil-Rubbed Bronze

In-house finishing line. Same process control as chrome and brushed nickel for collection-wide consistency.

Building a Multi-SKU Bathroom Collection?

Finish consistency across a freestanding tub faucet, wall-mount bathtub faucet, and bathroom sink faucet is controlled by one team on one finishing line. Request a finish sample set before committing to volume — verify the match against your existing SKUs before your first container ships.

Finishes In-House

5

Chrome, BN, Matte Black, PVD Gold, ORB

Salt Spray

48h

Most chrome batches clear 48hr minimum

Market Intelligence

Market Segments Where Freestanding Tub Fillers Move

Four distinct buyer channels drive volume on this product. Understanding which segment you're supplying shapes how you structure your order — MOQ, certification requirements, lead time tolerance, and finish consistency all vary by channel.

Luxury residential master bathroom renovation with freestanding tub and faucet

Primary Volume Driver

Luxury Residential Renovation

The primary volume driver for this product in North America and Europe. Freestanding soaking tubs have become the centerpiece fixture in master bathroom renovations at the $50,000+ project level, and the faucet is specified to match.

Typical Order Size

100–500 units / SKU

Channel

Plumbing showrooms, K&B dealers

Margin on freestanding faucets in this channel is significantly higher than on standard shower valves — the product commands a premium, and the buyer's downstream customer is less price-sensitive than in the volume residential market.

Hotel suite bathroom with freestanding bathtub faucet for hospitality procurement

Highest Volume Orders

Hospitality Procurement

Where the volume orders come from. Hotel chains and boutique hotel developers specifying freestanding tubs in suite bathrooms need a consistent faucet across 20 to 200 rooms — same finish, same configuration, same documentation package.

Typical Order Size

20–200 rooms / project

Markets Served

UAE, SE Asia, Australia

The cUPC and WaterMark certifications on the same product body mean the same SKU clears customs in both the US and Australia without a separate compliance run — useful for buyers supplying multiple markets from a single inventory position. This segment has grown significantly over the last three years.

Premium apartment development bathroom with freestanding bathtub faucet specification

Project Procurement

High-End Apartment & Multi-Unit Development

Procurement follows a similar pattern to hospitality — a developer specifying freestanding tubs in premium units needs 30 to 150 faucets, consistent finish, delivered on a construction schedule.

Typical Order Size

30–150 units / project

Procurement Cycle

60–90 days spec to delivery

The project procurement cycle in this segment tends to run 60–90 days from specification to delivery, and the buyer needs a factory that can commit to a delivery window and hold it. Our 25–35 day lead time on standard catalog items fits that window with room for freight.

Plumbing wholesale distribution premium bathroom hardware catalog Southeast Asia Middle East

Catalog Expansion

Plumbing Wholesale Distribution

Southeast Asia and the Middle East distributors are building out premium bathroom hardware catalogs as the mid-to-high-end residential market in those regions grows. A distributor adding a freestanding faucet SKU to their catalog is typically starting with 200–300 units to test market response before committing to a full container.

Entry Order Size

200–300 units

OEM MOQ

200 pieces

Our 200-piece OEM MOQ is structured for exactly that pattern — enough to test market response without committing to a full container before you know how the SKU performs in your catalog.

Building a Hospitality Supply Business?

The freestanding faucet is worth prioritizing in your SKU mix. Consistent finish across a multi-room project, dual-market certification on a single SKU, and a lead time that fits construction schedules — this product checks the boxes that hospitality procurement teams require.

OEM & Custom Development

OEM Configuration: Building a Coordinated Collection

Custom work on freestanding bathtub faucets is more common than on any other product in the tub and shower range, because buyers building a bathroom collection need the freestanding faucet to match the handle design, trim plate profile, and finish of the rest of the line.

We handle collection development regularly — a freestanding tub filler, a wall-mount bathtub faucet, and a bathroom sink faucet sharing the same handle geometry and finish, all sourced from one factory.

Sample Lead Times

First sample from 2D drawing or reference product

New handle geometry or custom configuration

25–35 days

Modified sample from existing catalog SKU

Finish change, column height, minor geometry

15–20 days

OEM MOQ

Minimum order for custom runs

200 pieces
OEM coordinated bathroom collection freestanding tub filler wall mount bathtub faucet sink faucet matching handles

Customization Dimensions Available on This Product

Every dimension below is available on OEM runs starting at 200 pieces. Certification extension for new handle or finish variants on an existing certified body is handled by our engineering team — you don't run a full re-certification from scratch.

Handle Design

Custom handle geometry from your 2D drawing or reference sample. We maintain an in-house tooling room for brass casting dies, so tooling revisions don't go to an outside vendor and add weeks to the timeline.

Column Height

Standard range is 700–900mm. Custom heights outside this range are available on OEM runs — specify your target tub rim height and we'll calculate the correct column length for the spout to clear the tub edge at the right angle.

Spout Configuration

Standard single-outlet spout. Handheld shower outlet with diverter available on OEM runs — useful for buyers supplying markets where a handheld connection on the tub filler is a standard specification.

Finish

All five in-house finishes available on OEM runs. Custom finish development — a specific brushed gold tone, a custom PVD color — is available on runs over 500 units.

Base Configuration

Standard floor-mount base for standard rough-in dimensions. Custom base geometry for non-standard rough-in spacing is available — send us your rough-in spec and we'll confirm feasibility before the RFQ.

Connection Standard

NPT for North America, G-thread for Europe and Australia — specified at order confirmation. No separate SKU required for different export markets when the body is the same.

Private Label Packaging

Your brand name, logo, and packaging design on all cartons and product documentation. Applies to the full OEM run — every unit ships in your branded packaging, not ours.

Certification Extension on OEM Variants

When you develop a new handle design or finish variant on an existing certified product body, you don't run a full re-certification from scratch. Our engineering team handles the certification extension — the body geometry and internal components that carry the certification remain unchanged, so the extension process is scoped to the variant, not the full product.

This is a meaningful timeline and cost difference compared to certifying a new product body. If you're building a collection around an existing certified SKU, ask us to walk through the extension scope before you finalize your development plan.

Discuss Your OEM Requirements

Send us your 2D drawing, reference sample, or collection brief. We'll confirm feasibility, tooling scope, and lead time before the RFQ.

  • MOQ from 200 pieces
  • In-house tooling room — no outside vendor delays
  • First sample in 25–35 days from drawing
  • Certification extension handled by our engineering team
  • Private label packaging on all units
Discuss Your OEM Requirements
Certifications

Compliance Coverage for Your Export Markets

Every certification listed below is active and applies to our freestanding bathtub faucet range. Confirm your destination markets at the RFQ stage and we'll specify the correct documentation package for your shipment.

Market Required Certification Our Status
North America (US/Canada) cUPC (IAPMO / NSF/ANSI 61 & 372) Certified
Europe CE marking Certified
Australia / New Zealand WaterMark (AS/NZS) Certified
International / General ISO 9001:2015, SGS Certified

Lead Content Compliance

The cUPC certification covers lead content compliance under NSF/ANSI 61 and 372. We test every incoming brass batch for lead content using XRF analysis and apply the same standard to all production regardless of destination market.

Customs Pre-Clearance Support

For North American shipments, we prepare HS code classification and can provide binding ruling references for customs pre-clearance if your broker needs it. Request this documentation at the RFQ stage.

Single SKU, Dual Market

For buyers supplying both the US and Australian markets from a single SKU — a common pattern for distributors in Southeast Asia — the cUPC and WaterMark certifications on the same product body mean you're not managing two separate product lines to cover your compliance footprint.

Confirm your destination markets at the RFQ stage and we'll specify the correct connection thread — NPT vs G-thread — for each destination market's cartons. Thread specification is handled at order confirmation, not after production.

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Installation

Installation Requirements and Rough-In Specifications

Freestanding bathtub faucets require a floor rough-in — a supply pipe stub-out from the subfloor, typically 1/2" NPT or G1/2" depending on market, positioned to align with the base inlet. The rough-in position needs to be set before the floor finish is installed, which means the faucet specification needs to be confirmed at the rough-in stage of construction, not at the fixture selection stage.

For buyers supplying contractors or project procurement teams, these rough-in dimensions are the information that gets written into the project specification before the floor goes down. We provide a product data sheet with exact rough-in dimensions for each SKU — request it at the RFQ stage so your buyers have it before they need it.

Rigid Supply Line Required

The floor inlet supply pipe needs to be rigid, not flexible hose, for a freestanding faucet installation. A flexible supply line under a floor-mount faucet allows the base to shift slightly under use, which eventually works the floor inlet thread loose. Rigid copper or CPVC stub-out to the base inlet is the correct installation method. We include this note in our installation documentation, but it's worth communicating to your downstream buyers before installation day.

Freestanding bathtub faucet floor rough-in diagram showing supply pipe stub-out dimensions

Standard Rough-In Dimensions

Confirm exact values with product data sheet for your SKU

Floor Inlet Centerline Height

Typically 50–80mm above finished floor level. Varies by base configuration — confirm with product data sheet.

Base Footprint

Typically 100–150mm diameter. Varies by handle and base design.

Minimum Clearance

Tub edge to column centerline: typically 150–200mm.

Supply Inlet Thread

1/2" NPT (North America) or G1/2" (international). Specified per destination market at order confirmation.

All dimensions are typical ranges. Request the product data sheet at RFQ stage for exact values for your specific SKU configuration.

Export & Logistics

Container Loading and Export Logistics

Freestanding bathtub faucets are the largest-volume product in the tub and shower range. Understanding carton dimensions, container capacity, and packing sequences before you commit protects your freight budget and avoids surprises at the loading dock.

Carton Volume per Unit

0.025–0.035 CBM

Per unit, depending on column height and handle configuration. Column and base are packed separately within the carton to reduce overall footprint and improve container loading efficiency.

40HQ Capacity

800–1,200 units

For a container loaded exclusively with freestanding faucets. Most buyers in this segment load mixed containers with other bathroom hardware SKUs — packing sequence is calculated to minimize void space.

Lead Time to Container

From order confirmation to container loading:

25–35 days — standard catalog items

35–50 days — OEM orders with new tooling

Freestanding bathtub faucet export packaging — double-wall corrugated carton with foam corner protection

Packaging Specification

Double-wall corrugated carton with foam corner protection on the spout and handle

Polyethylene sleeve on the column to prevent finish scratching during transit

Passes standard drop-test requirements for mail-order and warehouse handling durability

Barcode label positions for Amazon FBA compliance on e-commerce channel orders

White-label packaging with your brand name and product photography available on OEM runs

Mixed-SKU Container Orders

Most buyers in this segment load mixed containers combining freestanding faucets with other bathroom hardware SKUs. We calculate the packing sequence to minimize void space and provide a full packing list before you confirm the order.

What You Receive Before Order Confirmation

CBM per SKU breakdown

Gross weight per SKU

Packing sequence for container loading

Freight forwarder-ready packing list

The freestanding faucet column is the dimension that drives carton size. Packing the column and base separately within the carton reduces the overall carton footprint and improves container loading efficiency across mixed-SKU loads.

Sourcing Decision FAQ

Common Questions from Buyers

Answers to the questions that come up most often at the RFQ and sampling stage — covering MOQ, finish matching, rough-in specs, certification coverage, OEM timelines, and finish durability.

What is the MOQ for freestanding bathtub faucets?

200 pieces per SKU for both standard catalog items and OEM runs. Mixed-SKU orders are common — you can combine freestanding faucets with wall-mount bathtub faucets and bathroom sink faucets in one container. We'll confirm the packing configuration and CBM breakdown before you commit.

How does the freestanding faucet finish match the rest of my bathroom hardware line?

All five finishes — chrome, brushed nickel, matte black, PVD gold, oil-rubbed bronze — run in-house on the same finishing line. If you're ordering a freestanding faucet alongside wall-mount bathtub faucets or bathroom sink faucets from our range, the finish consistency is controlled by one team on one line.

Request finish samples across your full SKU mix before committing to volume — we can ship a sample set so you can verify the match under your own lighting conditions.

What floor rough-in is required, and can I get the rough-in spec before ordering?

Yes — we provide a product data sheet with exact rough-in dimensions for each SKU. Request it at the RFQ stage.

Standard Rough-In

North America

1/2" NPT

Europe / Australia

G1/2"

Floor inlet centerline

50–80mm above finished floor level

Custom base configurations for non-standard rough-in spacing are available on OEM runs.

Can the same freestanding faucet ship to both the US and Australia?

Yes, if it carries both cUPC and WaterMark certification. Most of our standard freestanding faucet SKUs hold both certifications.

Confirm at the RFQ stage and we'll specify the correct connection thread for each destination market's cartons — NPT for North America, G-thread for Australia.

What is the lead time for a custom handle design to match my existing collection?

25–35 days from 2D drawing or reference sample to first sample, depending on tooling complexity. We maintain an in-house tooling room for brass casting dies, so tooling revisions don't go to an outside vendor.

If you're adapting an existing catalog handle to a new body configuration, 15–20 days for a modified sample.

How do I know the finish will hold up in a humid or coastal market?

Chrome & Brushed Nickel

Ask for the 48-hour salt spray test report for the specific batch — we have it for every production run.

PVD Finishes (Matte Black, PVD Gold)

The PVD process is inherently more corrosion-resistant than electroplating in wet environments. For buyers supplying Southeast Asia, the Gulf, or coastal Australia, PVD finishes are the lower-risk specification for long-term finish durability.

Start Your Sourcing Conversation

Ready to Source Freestanding Bathtub Faucets?

Send us your target SKUs, finish preferences, and volume expectations — we'll come back with a detailed quote and, if you're building a coordinated collection, a recommendation on which handle and finish combination gives you the best consistency across your full bathroom hardware line.

Most new buyers in this segment start with a sample set across two or three finish options to verify the match before committing to a container.

Wfaucet factory floor showing freestanding bathtub faucet production

What to Include in Your First Message

  • Target SKUs or product category (floor-mount freestanding, wall-mount, deck-mount)
  • Finish preferences — matte black, brushed gold, chrome, brushed nickel, or ORB
  • Annual volume expectations and whether you need OEM/private label
  • Target export markets for compliance routing (cUPC, CE, WaterMark)
  • Whether you're building a coordinated collection across tub and shower hardware

200 pcs

OEM Minimum

17+ yrs

Manufacturing Since 2008

5

In-House Finishes

3

Certifications (cUPC/CE/WM)