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3 articles on Finishes from the FONTEA Journal: specification notes and trade buying advice on European stainless steel bathroom fittings.
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Finishes
What tap finish hides limescale best in hard-water areas?
Brushed and satin stainless steel hides limescale best day to day. Glossy and PVD finishes show a white deposit far more, and matte black shows it worst. Here is why.
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Finishes
Matching accessory finishes across a project: the extended accessory palette
How to hold one finish across every accessory in a scheme, which pieces must match exactly, which can vary, how to build a finish schedule, and what to do when a combination does not exist.
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Finishes
PVD Tap Finish Explained: How Black, Gold and Copper Are Applied
PVD bonds a thin metallic layer onto stainless steel in a vacuum, so the colour is part of the metal rather than a paint or electroplate. Here is what black, gold and copper PVD actually are and how long they last.