Solid, high quality Kitchen faucet.
I ordered my new Grohe Ladylux L2 kitchen faucet and was looking forward to replacing my old faucet. The old faucet is nice, but the Grohe is a level above.
I unpacked my new faucet (see photo) and was very impressed with not only the heft, but also the quality of the finish.
I read through the installation manual and I thought this is a normal installation. I then took a look at the counter to make sure it would fit. Then I realized that I need an escutcheon plate (oval plate) to cover the existing holes in the counter.
I looked through the entire package and found it doesn't come with one. Bummer! I took a look at the instructions and there is no mention of the plate. So, if I install this faucet, I'll have two holes next to the body of the faucet.
Unfortunately, the faucet at my condo also needs a escutcheon plate as well. Ditto for my second house!
So, I'm going to save this faucet for the next kitchen upgrade I do. My second house is going to get a kitchen remodel soon and I'll have the stone guy put only one hole for the faucet (one for the water dispenser and one for the soap dispenser, but they'll be on the far edges of the granite).
My impression: This is a super nice faucet. The finish is super smooth and mirror like. The plating is flawless and has a deep shine. There is a lot of weight to the base and upper tube. The upper tube is solid metal with a plastic insert where the pull down attaches.
I've used Grohe in the past and I am very impressed with the quality of their products. This kitchen faucet doesn't disappoint ... except for the missing plate!
Five stars for a high quality kitchen faucet!
Pros: Durable, Looks Great, Modern, Stylish, Solid, Well Made, lasts a long time, mirror finish
Cons: no escutcheon plate