What are the types of faucets? Advantages and disadvantages of various faucets and knowledge of purchase (6)
Posted on December 06 2022
The faucet is divided according to the surface treatment process
- Chrome-plated faucet
The most common processing method for faucets on the market. Chromium is a silvery-white metal with a slight bluish luster. Chromium also has a strong passivation ability, and it is not easy to change in a humid environment, and can maintain the surface gloss for a long time; the appearance is very similar to precious metals. It is decorative, so chrome-plated faucets are more popular with consumers now
- Brushed faucet
The brushed treatment brings a metallic texture to the faucet. According to the decoration requirements of the faucet, under the effect of external force, texture can be made on the surface. The brushed treatment is divided into stainless steel wire drawing, nickel wire drawing, etc. The wire drawing treatment makes the faucet visual effect Rough yet delicate, showing a restrained beauty
- ORB faucet
The ORB process is to fire-plate the copper surface on the copper, oxidize and dye it into bronze or black, and then it can be brushed or polished, and finally sprayed with oil. Different from the bronze color, ORB is black and brown, and the edges and corners will have a red brushed texture through brushing. Products treated with ORB will have a delicate hand feeling, endowing it with a dull and deep connotation color, with a dense retro flavor.
4.Paint faucet
Primer and topcoat are applied on the base of the faucet, and every time the paint is applied, it is sent to a dust-free constant temperature paint room for electric heating or far-infrared high-temperature baking to cure the paint layer. The surface of the baking varnish faucet is lubricated and shiny, and can present a visual texture similar to that of a piano, making the whole product look very layered.
- PVD faucet
PVD is physical vapor deposition, which is an advanced surface treatment technology widely used in the world. Under vacuum conditions, the gas discharge is used to partially separate the gas or the evaporated substance, and the evaporated substance or its reactant is deposited on the substrate while the gas example or the evaporated substance is bombarded by ions; the rich color of PVD is rich and elegant, Excellent resistance to harsh environments, easy to clean, and non-fading properties make it popular among consumers
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