Check water supply system for leaks. and turn off any unnecessary flows. Repair dripping faucets and showers. and running or leaking toilets. Install flow reducers and faucet. aerators in all plumbing fixtures. Reduce the water used for toilets by. installing ultra-low-flush toilets. As appliances or fixtures wear out, replace them with water-saving. models. Shut off the water supply to. equipment rooms not in use.
PVD Finish: Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) is a very hard, durable finish. PVD molecularly bonds the finish and the faucet together. All of which means the finish is very durable and can come in a variety of colors. PVD is a stronger finish than a bath finish like chrome. One of the drawbacks of PVD finish is the expense.
Zinc: Faucets made of zinc and zinc alloys are among the cheapest but least durable of the metal faucets. Plastic: Plastic is the most inexpensive, but also the least durable. However, plastic faucets are the only models with no lead. Faucet Finishes. Chrome: The most popular finish is polished chrome, which is really bonded to a layer of nickel on the fixtureâs base metal. Chrome is tough and scratch-resistant, but keep in mind that it can only protect the surface of a faucet. Inferior faucet bodies can still corrode or crack from the inside.