A look at the finishes of the moment
Trends in the bathroom sector are making a clear move towards cutting-edge colours and textures, the new frontier when it comes to style and design.
Designers are increasingly focusing on settings as a whole, seeking either to obtain a smooth combination of finishes and materials, or to strike an attractive contrast, in pursuit of appealing living spaces.
Traditional chrome plating, which has been a characteristic feature of bathroom and kitchen mixer taps and accessories for the last few decades, has given way to new-generation finishes for both brass and steel models.
Let’s take a look at these new-generation finishes
Finishes for brass
Galvanic finishes, which can be applied to all the brass collections by Rubinetterie Treemme, can be polished, semi-polished, matt and brushed. The galvanic process involves applying a lasting chemical treatment to the metal, with an impeccable aesthetic result. This is followed by a matt or semi-polished, transparent protective coating for some colours of the brushed finish: gold, rose gold and burnished.
Brushed finishes - Rubinetterie Treemme offers brushed black chrome, brushed gold, brushed nickel, brushed rose gold and brushed burnished finishes. This distinctive effect is obtained with an abrasion of the surface that creates a characteristic smooth, rather opaque texture. These finishes are ideal for bathroom settings in industrial and vintage style.
Finishes for steel
Those who prefer steel taps for their bathroom décor can choose from two main types of finishes: Satin Stainless Steel and PVD.
Satin Stainless Steel finishes – This finish is created by treating the surface of the steel to produce an elegant matt effect, for a highly functional result and lasting resistance. It is the ideal solution for settings with a modern, no-frills design, and it is no coincidence that this is the finish chosen for the award-winning 5mm collection, the undisputed star of the Rubinetterie Treemme catalogue.
PVD finishes - PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) is a particular process used to coat the taps with a series of innovative, vibrant colours, perfect for bringing an original touch of character to even the simplest models. The technology used pays close attention to eco-sustainability, an important issue for Rubinetterie Treemme in its efforts to safeguard the environment. This coating is applied to steel, a naturally recyclable material, in a way that does not pollute or create chemical waste, thus obtaining a process with zero environmental impact. The uniquely delightful PVD colours have a silky feel and a bright appearance, and come in Yellow Gold, Bronze and Gun Metal. The PVD finishes are available for a number of stainless steel collections in the Rubinetterie Treemme catalogue.
May 23, 2022
