Chrome Or Brushed Nickel For Bathroom Faucets

Use of brushed nickel.

Chrome or brushed nickel for bathroom faucets.

They will also last a long time without showing too many signs of aging. We purchased hansgrohe brushed nickel for our bathroom re model. Whether your bathroom calls for a centerset or widespread faucet or chrome brushed nickel or matte black finish we ve designed sink faucets that are engineered to exceed your expectations. However brushed nickel is generally more expensive then it s shiny counterpart.

Bathselect chrome faucets are also available in satin and brushed chrome finish however these type of finishes will have a more matte look to it. Brushed nickel on the other hand has a bigger variety of tints. Brushed nickel faucet fixtures come in a wider range of finishes than chrome. Brushed nickel the soft metallic look of brushed nickel has stood the test of time.

Nickel faucets and knobs though will have different tones depending on the amount of plating and the density of the nickel used. Just read that flitz cleaner works on this and will try it. Very disappointed as the faucets show all water spots. Brushed nickel chrome is a shiny finish and can easily reveal the fingerprints and water spots.

Most chrome fixtures have the same slightly blue tint. Chrome will show water stains but they are easy to clean. Matching to your decor. Those underlying tones are why brushed nickel faucets often look so perfect in a country kitchen painted in tones of english creams and soft greens because the nickel is warm versus the cool neutrals of steel and chrome.

It has a tendency to keep its finish longer than oil rubbed bronze and chrome. If you clean the chrome too much or use abrasive chemicals it may dull over time as the chrome surface wears down. So various manufacturers can produce faucets with brushed nickel that have a slightly different appearance. Most chrome fixtures have the same level of blue tint.

It can be less or more yellow which usually depends on the amount of plating done or the nickel s density. Nickel whatever its finish is an inherently warmer tone than chrome or steel which skew toward blue and gray cooler tones versus the slightly yellow warm base to brushed nickel. This is one of the most durable finishes. Purchased krauss brushed nickel for our 2nd bathroom remodel and any spots that do appear are simply wiped off with a cloth or sponge.

It doesn t show wear fingerprints or water spots. Another option for faucets is brushed nickel. For example chrome faucets won t scratch and therefore won t rust. See our large selection of bathroom sink faucets below.

If you have two faucets in the room it is smart to aim for the same type of faucet. Chrome and brushed nickel are both durable finishes but each is susceptible to wear and tear depending on the application of the finish to the metal as well as its care and cleaning.