Pop up waste basin problem

[m_13]

We're just having a new bathroom and have bought a monobloc tap and one taphole basin. Our plumber has just come to fit it but discovered that when the tap is on the basis, the pop-up waste "pull" on the back of the top sticks out further than the back of the basin. Once the splashback is tiled you won't be able to move it at all!

The plumber has suggested we tile behind the basin and he then fix to the tiles to push the basin out as with the depth of tiles all over the waste will just about work but I'm not keen.

I suggested that we mount a basin shaped piece of 12mm MDF on the wall, paint it the colour of the wall and mount the basin on that to push it out 12mm but the plumber says it wouldn't look great.

Any suggestions?

 

[mildmanneredjanitor]

1: Change the offending article for a compatable one
2: Chase out the plaster around the mechanism to gain clearance (won't be seen?)
3: Or if it's the top (or tap) part, have the tap at an angle to provide greater clearance.
4: If you insist on packing out the basin, use marine ply. Have you seen MDF when is has gotten wet!

Finally, don't bully the plumber! If he takes pride in his work give him a cup of coffee.

White, two sugars please!

 

[ChrisR]

Bend the rod?