Polished chrome vs polished nickel
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Polished Chrome vs. Polished Nickel?
Comments (3)You are correct. Nickel has a warmer tone and chrome has a cooler blue tone. I have polished nickel in my kitchen and it is more difficult to keep nice. I didn't know when I bought it but learned after the fact - nickel is a living metal (like silver). It will tarnish. It is also more difficult to clean than silver (silver polish isn't strong enough to clean it). I use a metal cleaner periodically on it. I do prefer the tone of nickel but not the maintenance....See MoreBrushed nickel vs. polished chrome?
Comments (2)I think polished nickel is warmer than polished chrome. Nickel has a bit more red spectrum than chrome (blue spectrum). Polished anything will tend to show prints more than brushed. In a master bath it's generally not problem though, it's more in a kids' bath. "Upgrade" is a choice. Remember "upgrade" doesn't always mean it's better quality or it fits better into your design scheme. If you want to upgrade for personal reasons or if you need a certain look to carry off a certain style/design element, that's one thing. You want the warmth of nickel, you want no polished surfaces, or you need the darkness of ORB, etc. However, I've seen designers try to strong arm customers into "upgraded" finishes by preying on their "keeping up with the jones'" insecurities. I realize I'm not really answering your question. I guess in some obscure way I'm encouraging you to design your master bath for yourself and not for your next door neighbors. Best, Mongo...See MoreCabinet Hardware - Polished Nickel v. Polished Chrome
Comments (2)Hi, I agree that nickel is lovelier than chrome, and for that beauty there is the price to pay in durability and polishing. I went with nickel and continue to have a need to polish the knobs and hinges and pulls from time to time. The most frequently handled knobs stay bright, while the seldom-touched ones darken and cloud over. Casey...See MorePolished Chrome vs Brushed Nickel- Black Granite
Comments (1)We have Uba Tuba and chose to go with stainless since our sinks are stainless as well. Here's a pic of the faucet at the prep sink....See Morelexmomof3
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