This sleek unlacquered faucet comes in two brass finishes Tuscan brass, which is warmer, and weathered brass with more patina. This single-hole faucet is designed for the wet bar sink, but there’s no reason you couldn’t use it elsewhere. Our favorite PVD finishes are very good substitutes that will be a durable choice for your kitchen or bath.
The downside is that, for purists, it’s not really brass, but really no one else will know. PVD is the ideal choice if you don’t want ANY change to the finish. Scientists noticed that they could use the process to change the color of the metal, and eventually, it was applied to faucets. The term PVD, short for physical vapor deposition, came from a technology developed to help cannons operate better. Though PVD looks like brass, it’s actually a high-tech process that changes the molecules on the surface of the base metal. If you like the idea of some patina, but want your faucet to keep its gleam, then you’ll want to consider the PVD finish. Most people are surprised to learn there’s a third option when it comes to faucets that have the warmth of brass. Either way, antique brass is a great option if you’re busy and don’t want to spend time maintaining your kitchen faucet. They come in shiny and satin finishes that have a bit softer feel. With antique brass, the maker has added a little bit of patina to slightly darken the finish, and then they seal it to make sure it stays that way.
I love how this finish gives you a head start on that “always there” look and helps to hide the inevitable uneven patina from use. Burnished Brass FaucetsĪ handful of faucet manufacturers offer a burnished brass finish, but it happens to be my favorite! California Faucets achieves a time-worn, “burnished” brass by tumbling their unlacquered brass faucets in a bin of corn kernels. Polishing the faucet with butcher’s wax before using it will help manage the patina and keep it more even.
#Unlacquered brass patina install
California Faucets recommends that before you install an unlacquered brass faucet, take it out of the box two weeks ahead to get the patina started. I adore the living finish on my unlacquered brass faucet and the naked brass hardware that I installed in my home kitchen a few years ago (seen above).īut if the randomness of the patina bothers you, you can restore the original finish with a metal polish like Brasso or Bar Keeper’s Friend. Not only does it react to fingerprints, but it also reacts to water and even acidic foods. The disadvantage is cost (it’s expensive) and some people don’t like the dark marks the patina brings. The main advantage to unlacquered brass is that it’s considered a living finish, and it’s embraced by luxury faucet makers including House of Rohl, Waterstone, and Rejuvenation. As it’s used, the faucet will take on a patina of age from fingerprints, oil, and water splashes. This is just what it sounds like: brass that doesn’t have any coating or special sealer to keep it shiny. I’ve had this discussion with a lot of my clients, so I want to break down some pros and cons of these different finishes to help you make a decision on which one will be right for your home. If you want brass, the two main options are going au naturel with aged brass or choosing a more stable aged brass finish. It’s easy to see why: brass faucets add so much warmth to a kitchen, and they look beautiful in kitchens of every color.īut brass is different from stainless steel or nickel, because of the care required to maintain some brass finishes. Brass faucets have emerged as kitchen must-haves, along with farmhouse sinks and open shelving.
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