| When you are out looking for bathroom faucet | | | | scum and water marks to build up onto stainless |
| assemblies, you will be astonished by the large | | | | steel. On the downside, when it is actually time to |
| number of selections out there. They come in all | | | | clean them, you must use non abrasive sponges and |
| sorts of materials and finishes. How do you know | | | | cleaner because stainless steel can scratch easily. |
| which one is best? The answer really depends on | | | | Finger prints can also show easily on stainless steel. |
| your particular needs and preferences. They all have | | | | Nickel coated faucets are a fairly new option that is |
| their own specific advantages and disadvantages. | | | | gaining lots of popularity in bathroom decor. They |
| Below is some information regarding the different | | | | look like stainless steel, however They are able to |
| types. | | | | withstand everything that stainless steel and chrome |
| Chrome faucets are possibly the most common type | | | | can't, erosion, scratches, water marks, and finger |
| out there. Chrome faucets are made by | | | | prints. The one drawback they really have is, just like |
| electroplating chrome finish over brass. They are | | | | any type of plating, the nickel plating could peel off |
| quite economical as they are quite inexpensive to | | | | after many years. They are typically more pricey |
| buy and also withstand scratches and corosion. The | | | | than other kinds of faucet assemblies. |
| shiny coating of chrome also makes for a clean, | | | | Brass faucet assemblies are an excellent choice if you |
| contemporary look. On the downside, chrome | | | | would like to provide your bathroom with a classic |
| faucets require frequent cleaning because soap scum | | | | look. There is no plating involved, and there is no |
| and water marks can easily build up on them. The | | | | need to be concerned about a ruined appearance due |
| chrome plating will also peel off after a number of | | | | to peeling. However, they are vulnerable to scratches |
| years. | | | | and rust so you are going to have to polish |
| Stainless steel faucets are another common type. | | | | frequently, but they can last a very long time if you |
| They are also shiny, although not as shiny as chrome, | | | | are able to do regular upkeep on them. Other than |
| and also provide a nice contemporary feel. However, | | | | that, brass faucets are typically more pricey than |
| they require less cleaning since it's harder for soap | | | | other types of faucet assemblies. |