Ruvati RVF5232 Athena Two-Handle Widespread Bathroom Faucet with Stone Detail

Athena Collection — Sintered Stone Inlay, Fluted Knobs, Three Finishes

The RVF5232 is a two-handle widespread bathroom faucet from Ruvati's Athena collection, available in Brushed Gold, Brushed Nickel, and Matte Black. The defining detail is the sintered stone inlay set into each fluted metal knob handle — a material and texture combination that distinguishes the Athena from every other faucet in the Ruvati lineup. At 11" overall height with an 8" spout height and 6-3/4" reach, it is the tallest Ruvati widespread faucet and is well suited to vessel sinks and deep undermount basins. The 3-hole widespread configuration supports flexible handle spacing from 8" to 15" center-to-center, accommodating a wider range of vanity drilling configurations than a fixed-spread faucet. Note: the Brushed Gold finish does not match Ruvati's gold composite sinks — contrasting finish pairings are recommended.

Adjustable Handle Spacing, Ceramic Disc Cartridge, Full Certification

The 8" to 15" adjustable handle spread is a practical advantage for vanities with non-standard hole spacing or for custom installations where the handles need to be positioned further apart than a standard 8" widespread allows. Inside, a high-performance ceramic disc cartridge manages temperature and flow reliably, and the solid metal body adds structural weight. The removable aerator delivers 1.2 GPM, meeting all US federal and state water efficiency requirements including California CALGreen and Georgia standards. Lead-free construction meets EPA Safe Drinking Water Act and California AB1953 requirements. cUPC certified by IAPMO to ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1, NSF/ANSI 61 and 372. Massachusetts approved and listed.

Athena Faucet Features

• Configuration: Two-handle widespread — 3-hole installation — adjustable 8–15" handle spacing
• Finish Options: Brushed Gold / Brushed Nickel / Matte Black — spot-free, fingerprint-resistant
• Note: Brushed Gold finish does not match Ruvati gold composite sinks — contrasting finish pairing recommended
• Handle Design: Fluted metal knob with sintered stone inlay
• Spout Style: High-arc — suits vessel sinks and deep undermount basins
• Cartridge: High-performance ceramic disc — drip-resistant, long-lasting
• Body: Solid metal construction
• Aerator: 1.2 GPM aerated stream — removable for easy cleaning
• Overall Height: 11"
• Spout Height: 8" | Spout Reach: 6-3/4"
• Knob Diameter: 2"
• Flow Rate: 1.2 GPM — meets CALGreen, Georgia, and all US federal water efficiency standards
• Lead Free: Meets EPA Safe Drinking Water Act and California AB1953
• Certification: cUPC — IAPMO — ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1 — NSF/ANSI 61 & 372 — Massachusetts approved
• Warranty: 5-year limited
• Included: Faucet, aerator removal tool, installation instructions

Common Questions Answered

What is sintered stone and how does it hold up in a bathroom environment?

Sintered stone is a manufactured material made by compressing and heating natural minerals — typically quartz, feldspar, and silica — under extreme pressure without binders or resins. The result is a dense, non-porous surface that resists water, staining, and scratching better than natural stone. In a bathroom faucet handle, the sintered stone inlay is primarily a design element, but the material's durability means it won't absorb soap residue, water minerals, or cleaning products the way a porous natural stone would. It can be wiped clean with a damp cloth and does not require sealing or special treatment.

Explore the Athena collection and see how the RVF5232 stone detail pairs with Ruvati bathroom sinks across all three finishes.