Hi everyone!
I’m renovating my bathroom and have beige tiles. I’m trying to decide between brushed brass (gold) and chrome for the shower and shower enclosure.
I really like the warm, modern look of brushed brass, especially with beige tiles, but I’m worried about the finish fading, peeling or discolouring over time. The shower I found advertises a PVD finish, but the colour-coating warranty is only one year, and I haven’t been able to confirm whether the enclosure has a PVD finish.
Chrome seems like the safer, more timeless and potentially lower-maintenance option, but I’m concerned it might look a bit plain compared with brass.
For those who have lived with either finish for a few years:
Has your brushed-brass shower or enclosure faded, peeled or changed colour over time? Which ones did you get?
Is brushed brass difficult to keep clean, especially with hard water and limescale?
Which do you recommend?
I’d really appreciate honest experiences, especially from people who have had their fittings for several years rather than just recently installed them.
Thanks!