One of the biggest questions people are confronted with when coming into the showroom is; What type of finish are you looking for in faucets?
I decided to get a little information together help with that big questions. I picked the top 4 selling finishes from our showroom and listed their qualities and disadvantages below. For a full range of finish options check out the link below.
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17686959/list/a-crash-course-in-bathroom-faucet-finishes
Chrome
Chrome is currently one of the most popular finishes because of its versatility.
Advantages: It’s generally the most inexpensive finish. It’s a very easy finish to clean and maintain. It’s durable, easy to find and easy to match with accessories and other fixtures.
Disadvantages: Shows water spots and fingerprints.
Styles it works with: Almost every style.
Brushed Nickel
The soft metallic look of brushed nickel has stood the test of time.
Advantages: This is one of the most durable finishes; it has a tendency to keep its finish longer than oil-rubbed bronze and chrome. It doesn’t show wear, fingerprints or water spots. It’s easy to clean, easy to find and easy to match with accessories and other fixtures. It’s relatively inexpensive. Brushed nickel tends to be pricier than chrome but does not cost as much as oil-rubbed bronze.
Disadvantages: Does not coordinate well with stainless steel; it blends in instead of being a statement piece.
Styles it works with: Almost every style.
Polished Nickel
If you like a smooth, shiny finish but are tired of chrome, try polished nickel. It’s darker than chrome, and with different levels of lighting, it can appear to change in color.
Advantages: Easy to clean. A durable finish. A great alternative to brushed nickel.
Disadvantages: More expensive. It’s hard to find matching accessories or fixtures for it.
Styles it works with: Like chrome, it looks great in a variety of settings: modern, contemporary, traditional and eclectic.
Oil-Rubbed Bronze
A great aesthetic alternative to standard chrome and brushed nickel, oil-rubbed bronze gives the bathroom a more traditional look and feel.
Working on a budget? if you don’t want to purchase all the matching accessories and you have other brass items in your bathroom, such as an old light switch plate or cabinet knobs, you can always use a brass darkening solution to make all the hardware match.
Advantages: Durable, easy to clean and easy to find. It’s also easy to match oil-rubbed bronze with accessories and other fixtures. It won’t show water spots or fingerprints.
Disadvantages: More expensive than other finishes, such as chrome and brushed nickel.
Styles it works with: Oil-rubbed bronze goes hand in hand with traditional and Tuscan or Mediterranean settings.
