How To Choose The Surface Technology of A Faucet

In recent years, with the advancement of technology, a plethora of faucet products have emerged on the market. To complement various styles of home decor, faucets have become more diverse, presenting a variety of dazzling appearances in terms of gloss, texture, and quality. However, the exquisite "outerwear" that enhances faucets is the surface treatment technology we're introducing today.

Common surface treatment processes for faucets include chrome plating, PVD, paint baking, brushing, and ORB, each with its own characteristics, capable of providing different feelings to our bathrooms.

Chrome 

The most common method for faucet processing on the market is chrome plating. Chrome is a silver-white metal with a bluish tint. Chrome also has a strong passivation ability, making it resistant to changes in humid environments and able to maintain surface gloss for a long time. Its appearance resembling precious metals adds to its decorative appeal, making chrome-plated faucets currently more popular with consumers.

PVD

PVD stands for Physical Vapor Deposition, an advanced surface treatment technology widely used internationally. Under vacuum conditions, gases or vaporized substances are separated by gas discharge, with vaporized substances or their reactants deposited on the substrate, while gas ions or vaporized substance ions are bombarded. PVD offers rich and elegant colors, outstanding resistance to harsh environments, easy cleaning, and fade-resistant performance, greatly favored by consumers.

Paint Baking

Primer and topcoat are applied to the faucet substrate, then sent to a dust-free constant temperature drying room for electric heating or far-infrared high-temperature baking to cure the paint layers. Paint-baked faucet surfaces are smooth and glossy, capable of presenting a visual texture similar to that of a piano, making the entire product look very high-end.

Brushing

The brushing process brings a metallic texture to the faucet. Depending on the decorative needs of the faucet, the surface can generate textures under external forces. Brushing treatments include stainless steel brushing, nickel brushing, and more. This treatment gives the faucet a visually rough appearance while providing a very delicate touch, presenting an understated aesthetic appeal.

ORB

ORB technology oxidizes and stains the surface of copper or plated copper to antique bronze or black, then brushes or polishes it before spraying oil. Unlike antique bronze, ORB comes in black and brown, with red brushing lines appearing at the edges after brushing. Products processed with ORB have a delicate feel, giving them a subtle and profound connotation color, with a rich retro atmosphere.

    Appropriate surface treatment can make the overall shape of the faucet more rich and full. Choosing the right faucet can also become the finishing touch for bathroom decor, making every turn of the tap a delightful sight.