Sorry I wasn't clear in my last question - if I want to match a stainless steel sink, should I get the polished chrome or the vibrant stainless?
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I would probably recommend the vibrant stainless for esthetics. We did have a problem with the brushed finish on faucets from a different manufacturer. It didn't hold up well so this time we bought the chrome. Incidentally, I did something stupid and broke a part of the Kohler fauctet last week. I contacted the Customer Relations of Kohler, and they are sending me a complete new faucet under warrantee after over two years. It speaks well for the company.
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I would recommend vibrant stainless as it is the same color as a stainless steel sink (or very close to it. Each manufacturer might vary slightly). It also is brushed to match a stainless steel sink. Chrome is a mirrored finish and is not the same color as the sink. However, it would be a matter of personal preference.
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Vibrant Stainless if your sink is mirror finish. If your sink is matte finish, chrome is recommended.
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Only Satin Nickel will match Satin Nickel.it's a warmer tone than stainless as the metal content is markedly different. I would be fairly certain that Moen makes a soap dispenser in this very popular finish. (built-in or free standing?)
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I have the polished chrome which shines and is different than the brushed nickel. I don't know about stainless. I thought it had a shine too.
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Yes. The polished chrome drain fixtures look good with the stainless finish of the sink. They are not exactly the same finish but look complimentary and go together very well.
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I have brushed nickel on mine. If you are one of those people who have to completely match then that's what I'd suggest. The sink is a nice matte finish...so chrome would dress it up if that is the look you want. It's a sturdy, beautiful sink for the money.Good luck!
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One is chrome and the other is stainless steel; being several of my appliances are stainless steel it matches my kitchen better than chrome.
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I have the Delta Faucet 58467-ss. The finish is a brushed nickel look that Delta describes as stainless steel (ss). The Delta Faucet 58467 is listed as having a "chrome" finish, so I assume that means it is a bright, polished silver. Otherwise they appear to be the same. I liked mine so much that i bought a second one for the guest bathroom.
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The sink has a brushed finish, so if you must have an exact match, you will want to purchase brushed stainless fixtures. However, I did not want to spend the extra cash to get brushed, plus one of the fixtures I needed was not available in brushed, so I purchased the polished chrome. I think it looks fine with the brushed surface sink, but it does show water spotting a bit more than a brushed fixture would. I guess it comes down to how particular you are about exact matches. I hope this was helpful.
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Hansgrohe uses the term 'Steel Optik' which is confusing. I would say it is a stainless steel finish with a fine brush finish. Definitely not chrome or shiny. It matches well with my stainless sink and appliances. It doesn't look cheap like a lot of the low-end stainless steel appliances.
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CV....i am so glad you asked. I had bought a cream copper cleaner especially for this sink. When i rubbed the cream on, the finish started to come off, leaving a shiny, uneven copper color in place of the beautiful patina. It was so bad, I ordered another sink (not the same one, but very similar copper with a rope design around the rim--i actually like it even more). I discarded the copper cleaner and have put the renaissance cream on the new sink to protect it. I haven't used ANYTHING to clean it, considering dawn or a mild soap. so, buyer, beware!!
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The finish is basically the same. ( The brushed look) The metals are different, one is stainless which has a natural brushed look. The other is nickel which needs to be brushed to get that look. The colors are so close to each other that it is sometimes hard to tell them apart. Hope this helps.
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Don't know if I can help--I can't say I know the difference. I think polished/mirror since they are shinier than perhaps brushed stainless might be. I just know I love my pots, they are easy to clean, and they look lovely.
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According to their own website, this is "chrome" finish. The other more expensive version is "stainless steel" finish and is for "professional use".
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Yes the stainless is like brushed nickel minus the gold tint in brushed nickel, If you have brushed nickel faucets then the silver will go nicely. The chrome is nice as well, the quality is the same on both. And Yes chrome is shiny and brushed is well brushed! :) http://qualitytubandtile.com/?p=1739Purchased all finishes and probably my favorite is stainless.Enjoy,Jeff WoodingQuality Tub and Tile
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Although I purchased the chrome, I believe thaere is no need to match 100%. I have stainless over that is not shiny like our new faucet and there is no problem at all. The faucet itself has a real presence and beauty. It is also very functional and our plumber says durable too.
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The sink is not shiny metallic. It's not as shiny as my granite countertops. I'd say it's definitely more of a matte finish. I use a granite sealer on it to make it appear shinier.
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Steel optik looks better. It's a liitle darker than stainless steel. Polished nickel is similar to chrome.