Bathroom Decor Tips

When it comes to selecting bathroom sink faucets, you will find that there is an overwhelming number of options for finishes that available. Stainless steel, chrome, brass or brushed nickel, to name but a few. But how are you supposed to know which one of these to choose for your bathroom? Which ones are the best two use?

Unfortunately there are no simple answers to these questions, as each one of these finishes have both pros and cons which can influence your overall decision on which faucets you want to purchase.

Stainless Steel

This is one of the most popular finishes for a bathroom sink faucet. It is designed to be rugged and long lasting with a blend of steel alloys and chromium. It is also one of the more cheaper options and comes in a variety of shapes and styles. The benefits of stainless steel is that is won’t corrode or tarnish, it is easy to clean, it blends well with most bathroom décor, it is long lasting and it is a solid material with no plating. However, stainless steel bathroom faucets still have some drawbacks including the fact that it shows fingerprints, it can be scratched and over time it can become dull.

Chrome

Chrome bathroom faucets are created by electroplating the chrome finish over a solid brass fixture. These are silver in color like stainless steel and are more shiny. These are also very economical, but you can still find higher priced models with extra designs. The benefits of a chrome bathroom sink faucet is that they don’t scratch or corrode, they resist tarnish and they are long lasting. However, they will show water spots, they need to be cleaned regularly to be shiny and the chrome finish can wear off after an extended period of time.

Brass

These are a bit less common than bathroom sink faucets made from stainless steel or chrome. Although they have been used in bathrooms for a long time. They are made of a single metal unlike stainless steel and chrome which means there is no metal blends and no plating. These will be a bit more expensive than some of the other options and there are less choices. Brass bathroom faucets will give you a distinct look, replicates gold but is cheaper and is a solid material. However if not sealed properly, it can rust, it is more costly than other options, it tarnishes over time, fingerprints will show and it can scratch.

Brushed Nickel

These are one of the newest options in bathroom decorating trends. As with chrome these are electro-plated, which means the nickel plating is done over solid brass. There are many different styles to choose from since this is currently the most popular option and you can likely find a design that matches your style for a price that fits in your budget. The finish on these bathroom sink faucets doesn’t show scratches, fingerprints or water spots and they don’t tarnish easily. However, they are more expensive than other options due to their current popularity and the plating can wear off over time.