Karran Dartford Faucet For a Finished Matte Black Vanity
The Dartford single-handle basin faucet delivers a clean, modern look in Matte Black, with a pop-up drain included so the vanity coordinates from spout to drain without a separate sourcing step. It mounts through a single hole in the deck, making it a natural fit for vessel-era vanities, newly drilled tops, and any bathroom where a bold matte finish anchors the design.
Key Features
• Matte Black finish gives the faucet a bold, on-trend look that reads consistently across the spout, base, handle, and included pop-up drain.
• Pop-up drain included ships in the box, so the coordinated drain assembly is ready to install without a separate order.
• Single-handle control manages both flow and temperature through one lever for straightforward, day-to-day use.
• Single-hole deck mount installs through one opening in the vanity top, keeping the surface uncluttered.
• Lead-free brass construction meets material requirements for potable water installations.
Where the Dartford Works Best
Single-hole vanity tops are the natural home for this faucet, whether that top is quartz, solid surface, or a ceramic vessel installation. The Dartford's 7-11/16 inch overall height gives it enough clearance for standard undermount and top mount bowls; for a vessel bowl, confirm your vessel rim height and spout reach against your specific bowl before ordering, as taller bowls typically call for a taller faucet. Bathroom remodels are a common scenario: one opening to drill, one faucet to install, one drain already in the box.
Cabinet shops and kitchen-and-bath dealers specifying a complete vanity package benefit from having the drain resolved at the order stage. The pop-up drain that ships with this faucet is in Matte Black, matching the faucet body. Confirm whether your bowl includes an integral overflow, because pop-up drains are made in overflow and non-overflow versions — the correct version must match the bowl.
Brass Body, Matte Black Finish, and Durable Construction
The faucet body is lead-free brass, a standard for lavatory faucets in potable water applications. The Matte Black finish is a PVD-applied surface, which means it is bonded at the material level rather than painted on. Matte Black has become a dominant finish in contemporary bath design precisely because it coordinates with a wide range of tile, hardware, and accessory finishes without the maintenance concerns of a polished surface. When you specify Matte Black here, carry the same finish name through to towel rings, pulls, and the drain strainer — finish coordination is a finish-name match, not a color approximation.
The Right Fit for Design-Forward Bathrooms
Homeowners completing a bathroom renovation who want a cohesive look without sourcing a separate drain will find the Dartford straightforward to specify. Interior designers working on a single-finish vanity scheme can commit the drain and faucet to Matte Black in one line item. For contractors and cabinet shops building out vanities in volume, the bundled drain reduces the odds of a last-minute parts gap at installation.
The Dartford collection spans multiple configurations; this single-handle, single-hole model is the streamlined option in the line, suited to spaces where simplicity and finish quality lead the brief.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the pop-up drain included work with sinks that have an overflow?
Pop-up drains come in two versions: one for bowls with an integral overflow and one for bowls without. Confirm whether your sink has an overflow, then verify the included drain version matches before installation. If there is a mismatch, the correct version can be ordered separately.
How many holes does this faucet require in the vanity top?
One. The Dartford single-handle model mounts through a single hole in the deck, keeping the countertop surface clean if you are drilling new or working with a top that has only one opening.
Will this faucet work with a vessel sink?
That depends on the vessel bowl height. The Dartford's overall height is 7-11/16 inches. Vessel bowls sit above the counter surface and need a faucet whose spout clears the bowl rim. Measure from your deck to where the water stream needs to fall, and compare that to the faucet's spout height before ordering.
Are supply lines included?
Supply lines are not confirmed as included with this model in the available source data. Check the product spec sheet or contact us before ordering if you need to confirm what mounting hardware ships in the box.
What countertop materials can this faucet mount through?
The faucet mounts through any countertop material with a single drilled hole that accommodates the shank and mounting hardware — quartz, solid surface, stone, laminate, and ceramic are all common substrates. Confirm the maximum deck thickness the mounting hardware accommodates against your countertop spec if you are working with a thick or built-up top.
One Faucet, One Drain, One Finish
The Dartford in Matte Black closes the loop between faucet and drain in a single order, letting the install move forward without a parts gap and leaving the vanity looking intentional from every angle.
