Chrome Tapware

Chrome is a hard metal and has been used in bathrooms and kitchens for over a century, it is seen as the standard go to finish whether using contemporary tapware or traditional tapware.

Traditionaltaps.com.au partners with Renaissance to deliver all tapware. Reassuringly, Renaissance is 100% in control of all Chrome plating and as such is able to offer a consistent high quality feel that represents the "Renaissance English Chrome Look". 

Renaissance "English Chrome" 

Renaissance "English Chrome "is a deep in colour and lustrous in finish it accurately represents the chrome used on UK manufactured classic tap ware.

Firstly the faucet is copper plated to create a base, then nickel plated to create a tint then chrome plated to give final chrome appearance.

The chrome is applied to a minimum of 0.4 microns which importantly represents a depth of chrome plating not seen outside of genuine UK manufactured luxury tapware brands, with industry standards being 0.1-0.2 microns. This extra thickness underpins the quality, longevity and depth of look.

Lacquering

All Renaissance "English Chrome" tapware is electrophilastat lacquered to extra protect the precious metal that adorns your faucet. This lacquer offers a hard coating that ads to the reflective sheen of the chrome when polished.

Inspection

All chrome tap ware is inspected prior to final packing to ensure it is within allowed aesthetic limits ensuring consistency s achieved throughout all Renaissance products.