| When you are out looking for bathroom faucets, you | | | | other hand, when you actually do need to clean |
| will be perplexed by the large number of choices out | | | | them, you need to use non abrasive sponges and |
| there. They are available in all kinds of materials and | | | | chemicals because stainless steel scratches easily. |
| finishes. How would you know which type is best? | | | | Finger prints can also show easily on stainless steel. |
| The answer actually depends on your particular | | | | Nickel plated faucets are a fairly new option which is |
| needs and preferences. They all have their own | | | | gaining lots of acclaim in bathroom decor. They have |
| specific advantages and drawbacks. Here are some | | | | the appearance of stainless steel, however They are |
| details regarding your options. | | | | able to resist all the things that stainless steel and |
| Chrome faucet assemblies are possibly the most | | | | chrome can't, water marks, erosion, scratches, and |
| common type out there. Chrome faucets are | | | | finger prints. The only issue they really have is, just |
| produced by electroplating chrome finish over brass. | | | | like any type of plating, the nickel plating can peel off |
| They are rather economical as they are pretty | | | | after many years. They are also more pricey than |
| inexpensive to buy and also resist scratches and | | | | other kinds of faucet assemblies. |
| corosion. The shiny coating of chrome also makes for | | | | Brass faucet assemblies are an excellent choice if you |
| a clean, modern look. On the downside, chrome | | | | would like to provide your bathroom with a classic |
| faucets require constant cleaning since water marks | | | | look. There is no coating involved, and there is no |
| and soap scum can quickly build up on them. The | | | | need to be concerned about a ruined look due to |
| chrome finish will also peel off after a couple of | | | | peeling. However, they are prone to rust and |
| years. | | | | scratches so you are going to have to polish |
| Stainless steel faucets are another common kind. | | | | regularly, however they will last for decades if you |
| They are quite shiny, but not as shiny as chrome, | | | | are able to do regular upkeep on them. On top of |
| and also make for a nice modern look. However, | | | | that, brass faucet assemblies are typically more |
| they need less cleaning since it's harder for soap | | | | pricey than other types of faucet assemblies. |
| scum and water marks to build up on them. On the | | | | |