Drip, drip, drip. Do I hear a leaky faucet? This is the worst thing to notice at midnight when the world is silent, but your home is still making noise. Well, it looks like it’s time for a new sink tap. But which one fits your home’s aesthetic and needs? Let’s see which finishes are available to choose from.
Chrome
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Chrome is the most popular finish for all kinds of sink taps. This material is great for high-water areas because it is resistant to corrosion and scratches.
Chrome continues to shine for years to come, serving as a second mirror in the bathroom. In addition, chrome is an inexpensive way to get the modern look you want.
How to Use
If you have chosen a chrome sink tap, opt for a spout and wall mixer. This can be fitted directly onto your wall. You will only need two holes, one for the faucet and another for the handle. Many love the floating sink taps with a concrete basin for a complete, easy-to-make modern-style kitchen.
How to Maintain
Make microfiber your best friend when caring for chrome. You can also use natural DIY cleaners such as lemon juice and baking powder.
Lemon juice is a great way to remove stains and build-up on chrome. This may need to be done once a week or when you notice a mess. To make a nice baking soda paste, mix it with a teaspoon of water. You don’t want it too thick or too watery.
Keep your basin and sink taps dry to prevent water from causing stains. And remember to always avoid harsh chemicals on your chrome.
Brushed Gold
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Are you someone who likes things that are a bit upscale and luxurious-looking? Brushed gold is a terrific way to have that gold luxury without the overbearing look of too much shine. Brush gold is also a beautiful way to create a bathroom or kitchen with a boho style.
How to Use
A brushed gold gooseneck tap makes it easier to clean larger items and fill up pots and large water bottles. This design is what you need for upgraded double-bowl sinks. Add sprinkles of green around your kitchen for a more earthly tone in your atmosphere.
How to Maintain
Brushed gold is an easy-to-maintain material. For daily cleaning, use warm soapy water on a microfiber cloth. In addition, easy-to-find household items like white vinegar help clean away corrosion without taking away the finish.
Keep in mind to never use any abrasive cloths or sponges as this will make your gold taps more like no taps. In addition, avoid using bleach, or harsh chemicals.
Brass
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Brass is a great sink-tap finish for those who want a more rustic feel in their space. You can choose between polished and brushed. Polished looks like chrome, whereas brushed has a rougher feel to add a subtle appearance without being too shiny.
Brass can look incredible against crisp whites, dramatic dark colours, and vibrant greens. It even goes well with an earthy and neutral tone.
How to Use
Polished brass complements all spaces, and when mounted as a wall mixer, this finish shines. It can stand out dramatically against a nice splashback, turning into a focal point. You don’t have to attach it to your sink with this method. Terrazzo-painted basins also look stellar with brass taps. This look is modern and classic at the same time.
How to Maintain
Brass is easy to maintain and keep clean. Clean your tap daily with a few drops of detergent and water on a microfiber cloth. Be sure to move the hot and cold handles to get into those small crevices. I love to use a cleaning toothbrush to get all the spots my cloth can’t.
Gun Metal
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Gun metal sounds like a rock band. And you can certainly bring some culture and punk to your space with this material. This is a dark, moody, and sophisticated finish.
A gunmetal fixture will leave you with a dramatic space and a unique, darker look. It’s a great piece that especially pops out with large white subway tiles in the kitchen or bath.
How to Use
A gunmetal pull-out sink tap makes washing hands all the easier. You only need a little nudge. With a more thought-out sink tap, perhaps dishwashing won’t be such a bother to your family anymore.
A pull-out gunmetal sink is a really practical option. What can you do with the pull-out mixer? Everything from washing your hair to the dishes. This style also minimises splashing and making a mess everywhere.
How to Maintain
Our dear friend Vinegar is here to help. Vinegar is known to naturally disinfect while helping remove hard water stains. Once your sink is clean and dry, you can easily add an extra shine.
In addition to vinegar, create a paste of baking soda and water. You can then rinse the sink with vinegar again.
Bronze
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A bronze faucet is a very classy, universal finish. For those who love bronze, this is an elegant look to your home. People who love the classic appearance of this faucet will surely love it in their kitchen, bathtub, or sink.
How to Use
Shepherds Crook’s single or double bronze tap is perfect for a bathroom or paired with a farm sink. Even this looks great with a bright-coloured sink such as cement, bright white, or even blue.
How to Maintain
You do have to be more delicate with a bronze sink tap. Just as mentioned before, use a microfiber cloth with cold water to dust it. After that, you want to dry it and remove the residue.
Bronze needs to be maintained with furniture wax to fix any scratches. First, you apply a thick coat, next you are to let the wax dry for 10 minutes, and then gently wipe away any excess wax. Finally, you have to apply a layer of clear paste wax to the faucet, as this will help protect it from hard water stains.
There you have it, a beautiful antique piece in a modern home preserved as long as you want.