Round Escutcheon Plate by Designer Drains
Understanding Escutcheons: Essential Protection for Your Plumbing Fixtures

Escutcheons: The Secret to Protecting Your Plumbing Fixtures Escutcheons are crucial in plumbing to stop water from getting behind shower valves, sink faucets, and other pipe connections. These decorative and functional plates are a barrier to prevent moisture from seeping into walls, floors, or ceilings. Leaks can lead to mold growth, structural damage, and costly repairs without protection. So installing escutcheons is a simple way to protect your plumbing.

Besides preventing leaks, plumbing codes require escutcheons in exposed areas to look clean and finished and to protect the installation. They cover the gaps around pipes so there’s a seamless transition between the fixture and the surrounding surface. Without them, exposed pipe openings are not only vulnerable to leaks but also look ugly.

For durability, Designer Drains makes escutcheon plates from high-quality materials like stainless steel, brass, or chrome-plated metal. Plus, they come in different sizes, finishes, and designs, so you can match your bathroom or kitchen look. Some models are split design, so installation is easy without disassembling the pipe.

Beyond their functional benefits, escutcheons also enhance the overall look of the plumbing fixture. Whether you’re upgrading or installing new plumbing, choosing high-quality escutcheon plates not only protects for the long term but also gives a polished professional finish.

Why do we need Escutcheon plates?
Round escutcheon plate
They cover the unused outer holes of the kitchen sink and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and brilliant finishes; you’ll find exactly the right one to match your project.
Allows single-hole kitchen faucets to be installed on 3-hole kitchen sinks.
Compatible with most single-hole faucets.
Made of solid 304 stainless steel in the USA.