Sorry I wasn't clear in my last question - if I want to match a stainless steel sink, should I get the polished chrome or the vibrant stainless?
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I would probably recommend the vibrant stainless for esthetics. We did have a problem with the brushed finish on faucets from a different manufacturer. It didn't hold up well so this time we bought the chrome. Incidentally, I did something stupid and broke a part of the Kohler fauctet last week. I contacted the Customer Relations of Kohler, and they are sending me a complete new faucet under warrantee after over two years. It speaks well for the company.
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I would recommend vibrant stainless as it is the same color as a stainless steel sink (or very close to it. Each manufacturer might vary slightly). It also is brushed to match a stainless steel sink. Chrome is a mirrored finish and is not the same color as the sink. However, it would be a matter of personal preference.
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Vibrant Stainless if your sink is mirror finish. If your sink is matte finish, chrome is recommended.
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Mine is brushed stainless. So it has a sheen to it, but not like chrome finishes. I throw my around in cleaning and it looks fine to me. Really enjoying it.
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The sink is not shiny metallic. It's not as shiny as my granite countertops. I'd say it's definitely more of a matte finish. I use a granite sealer on it to make it appear shinier.
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Brushed Finish is not shiny, it's dull satin finish. Polished Stainless Steel would be shiny.Kind Regards!
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CV....i am so glad you asked. I had bought a cream copper cleaner especially for this sink. When i rubbed the cream on, the finish started to come off, leaving a shiny, uneven copper color in place of the beautiful patina. It was so bad, I ordered another sink (not the same one, but very similar copper with a rope design around the rim--i actually like it even more). I discarded the copper cleaner and have put the renaissance cream on the new sink to protect it. I haven't used ANYTHING to clean it, considering dawn or a mild soap. so, buyer, beware!!
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Yes the stainless is like brushed nickel minus the gold tint in brushed nickel, If you have brushed nickel faucets then the silver will go nicely. The chrome is nice as well, the quality is the same on both. And Yes chrome is shiny and brushed is well brushed! :) http://qualitytubandtile.com/?p=1739Purchased all finishes and probably my favorite is stainless.Enjoy,Jeff WoodingQuality Tub and Tile
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I'm not sure what finish your tap is in - but I would say, match it to your tap. That's what we did, in the Satin Nickel finish, and we also have a stainless steel sink.
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either will look fine...i did chrome, because, thats what mom wanted, i have done brushed nickel, and it looks great too...!
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The brushed stainless is beautiful, I LOVE this faucet, been using it for 5 months now. I think the chrome would water spot easily, the stainless has been great with just a quick wipe down. My appliances are stainless so it fits in perfectly. Guess it's a personal preference if you like the shine, I don't.
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Well, we put in a new Corian counter with an under mount stainless steel sink and chose arctic for the faucet. We think it has a nice amount of contrast with the sink. If you try to match two different stainless finishes they might be close but not exact and look a little off. We like how the arctic faucet looks with our Elkay stainless sink.
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I have the polished chrome which shines and is different than the brushed nickel. I don't know about stainless. I thought it had a shine too.
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I purchased the brushed nickel finish and it is brushed nickel all over. I did not like the shiny finish on the chrome mixer.
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I bought the steel optik which matches stainless steel appliances and sinks. It is a brushed finish. The chrome would not work with stainless steel as it is too shiny.
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Don't believe it will polish to a "chrome like" finish. It did a decent job on my stainless steel sink but, again, it did need a lot of rubbing. You will definitely see a difference but NOT a chrome polish difference. Basically, I would give it a B - or C+.
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One is chrome and the other is stainless steel; being several of my appliances are stainless steel it matches my kitchen better than chrome.
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I myself would not put the bronze one on a Stainless Sink. The Brushed nickel is much more attractive as it matches the look.
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Matte. I have another sink with the same surface. It shines some if I keep it clean, particularly if I use a cleaner designed for granite countertops.