PVD might not win any design awards, but I’ve seen it survive rental turnovers and some pretty rough tenants. I get the appeal of aged brass—looks great in photos—but in practice, it’s a pain to keep consistent. Have you looked into unlacquered brass? It patinas naturally, but it’s definitely more upkeep. Just depends how much maintenance you want to sign up for...
I get the appeal of aged brass—looks great in photos—but in practice, it’s a pain to keep consistent.
Totally agree—aged brass is one of those things that looks amazing until you actually have to live with it. I tried unlacquered brass once and honestly, the fingerprints and water spots drove me nuts. How do you handle cleaning if you go that route? Do you just accept the patina, or are you polishing every month?
Sink Fixtures Driving Me Nuts Lately
- Been there with the unlacquered brass. Looked killer for about a week, then the water spots and smudges took over.
- Tried to keep up with monthly polishing, but honestly, life got in the way. Ended up just letting the patina do its thing.
- If you’re a perfectionist, it’s rough. I eventually switched to brushed nickel for sanity’s sake—less stress, still looks good.
- If you do stick with brass, microfiber cloths help a bit, but there’s no escaping the “lived-in” look unless you’re constantly wiping.
Sink Fixtures Driving Me Nuts Lately
Brass looks great in theory, but yeah, the upkeep is a pain. I’ve seen it in a few model homes—always looks amazing for the open house, then you come back six months later and it’s a totally different vibe. Have you ever tried matte black? I’ve noticed it hides fingerprints pretty well, but I wonder if it scratches more easily over time. Brushed nickel’s definitely the low-maintenance winner from what I’ve seen on projects, but sometimes clients want that “wow” factor... until reality sets in.
Brushed nickel’s definitely the low-maintenance winner from what I’ve seen on projects, but sometimes clients want that “wow” factor... until reality sets in.
Honestly, I’m all for brushed nickel—less hassle, less cleaning, and it doesn’t show water spots as much. Matte black looks cool, but I’ve heard mixed things about durability. Has anyone actually lived with matte black fixtures for a few years? Wondering if they end up looking worn or chipped after regular use.
