Is there a specific reason why kitchen taps are preferable in brushed steel? Actually more than one. And mainly related to the characteristics of the material.
Steel is a practical and resistant alloy and for these reasons it is particularly suitable for the construction of those structures that are often in contact with water or are subjected to shocks with a certain constancy.
Steel is extremely functional and is generally suitable for many uses, but in sinks and taps it assumes a certain relevance compared to competing materials.
Kitchen faucets in brushed steel are no exception. But why prefer them to polished steel? Let’s find out in detail.
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Many properties for a steel tap that makes the difference
Steel is a material that has a remarkable durability: it does not rust, is resistant to corrosion and does not deform when stressed or over time. It becomes perfect for the kitchen sink also for its ease of cleaning and when it comes into contact with external elements it does not contaminate them.
It also has a number of features that make it particularly ideal in the kitchen.
The main properties of a steel tap, therefore, are the same whether it is polished or satin. But there are elements, such as shine, which prevail in the first case. Or the practicality in its cleaning. In general, steel is a particularly hygienic choice but above all, in polished taps, it is necessary to pay attention to any scratches during cleaning, or to signs potentially resulting from abrasions caused by particularly aggressive cleaning products.
Polished faucet vs brushed steel faucet: pros and cons in the kitchen
The satin finish of a tap is essentially an abrasion carried out with special dedicated machinery. Scratches are generated on the surface with a specific grain and the final result leads to a finish of great visual effect as well as having remarkable properties.
The polished steel faucet is certainly shinier, but compared to a satin steel kitchen faucet it is much more delicate, especially in daily maintenance. Meanwhile, the footprints and stains are more visible. Then, although, as seen, it is easy to clean, more precautions are required than the satin tap to avoid unpleasant unwanted stain effects.
The satin finish is very elegant and its use in a kitchen faucet is still very bright and only a little less bright than polished steel.
The choice of the satin faucet for the kitchen is a matter of taste
Having established that the satin steel faucet for the kitchen can be in some practical ways a winning choice, it is important to understand which characteristics are the most important in order to make a prudent and effective decision.
Satin steel is the preferred variant in furnishings: its particular finish allows it to better mask the fingerprints, stains and halos caused by water.
Furthermore, satin steel is so versatile that it blends in with any type of furniture, from the most classic to the most modern without ever appearing out of place.
But then which one to choose? Having highlighted the positive characteristics of the satin steel faucet, combined with the fact that it lends itself to multiple furnishing solutions, the choice of model essentially depends on a matter of personal taste and combination with the type of sink.
Both in the case of polished and satin-finished steel, these are qualitatively comparable choices and in both cases they benefit from the use of steel, an ideal material for taps and fittings.