Matte Black vs Brushed Gold Faucet Smackdown
Matte black and brushed gold faucet finishes are two that engender passionate debate among those who love them, but which one comes out on top? Our team takes a look at matte black and brushed gold in a new light to determine the winner of this knock-down-drag-out fight. If you find yourself in one corner or the other, read on for talking points to assist in the debate.
As we wait outside the ring, matte black faucets and brushed gold faucets complement most bathrooms and kitchens, but depending on your room’s design, how you plan to use your faucet, how much light your room gets, how often the faucet might take abuse, and how you prefer to clean or have your rooms cleaned, one might work better than the other!
In the Right Corner, We Have… Matte Black
A seamless chameleon for any bathroom or kitchen design, the matte black finish can blend with any color or pattern that already exists in your room. As seen on the Single Handle Lavatory Faucet, the simple, dark color is the perfect base to complement other colors. The matte finish absorbs light, helping it stand out from shiny, bright surfaces and objects. If you like contrast, this feature will be quite appealing.
Now on to upkeep – a matte finish offers an easy cover-up for marks or smudges. Whilst finishes like chrome highlight deep scratches and especially fingerprints and hard water marks on their shiny surfaces, matte black finishes conceal them with their anodized color and thick, durable material. The shelf life of matte finishes are extended due to the shot peening process, which makes the faucet more durable.
Matte black faucets tend to be found in bathrooms and kitchens with a more modern design, but don’t let that limit you. The finish can be just as at home in a transitional or eclectic room if the design is less angular and more curved. In fact, the surprise of an unexpected finish can enhance a room and draw more attention to a gorgeous faucet.
In the Left Corner, We Have… Brushed Gold
Brushed gold has a striated finish that absorbs some light, although not as much as a matte finish. The light brushing on its surface still hides smudges well and is easy to clean. A benefit to the brushed gold is that it doesn’t show hard water marks, a definite plus if the building you plan to put the faucet in will have water with more than the average amount of minerals in it. The material is shot peened to strengthen its durability and reduce fatigue on the faucet’s mechanics. Since both finishes offer various benefits for having gone through the highly effective matte process, it is the anodization that stands the brushed gold apart from matte black. This is the dye process that turns the aluminum-steel material gold instead of black. The result is a stunning look that can’t help but catch the eye of anyone who enters the room.
As seen on the Single Handle Bathroom Faucet, which can come in either brushed gold, matte black, brushed nickel, or chrome, the brushed gold finish lightens up the room. The warm, golden surface brings out the warmth in the other patterns in the room. This works well with more traditional designs or it can be striking in a transitional room. There is no denying it creates an elegant atmosphere for kitchens or bathrooms going for a decadent feel.
Who’s Your Winner?
Although both finishes offer excellent durability and reliability, they differ in several ways. The matte finish is strong and easy to clean, concealing marks and reducing maintenance needs, which works best in busy, public rooms that would endure several uses in a day or in homes with children or busy professionals. The black finish blends well with several designs, making it a good choice for minimalistic and simple rooms or to call out a beautiful faucet, whereas the brushed gold finish has an elegant color and graceful look that will warm up the room; it also hides hard water marks. Which is your personal winner?
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Consider these beautiful and exceptionally durable bathroom faucets that feature matte black and brushed gold finishes from Pioneer and the Pioneer family of products, Central Brass and Olympia. All are backed with a best-in-the-industry warranty, are easy to install, and will stand the test of time.
