Oil Rubbed Bronze Shower Faucet
Would you like to give your shower room a new lease on life? More character? But don’t have the money available to spend on actually remodeling the space as a whole. Then why not think about purchasing a nice set of oil rubbed bronze bathroom faucet fixtures for it.
While the newer types of faucets such as chrome and stainless steel provide a glamorous shine and modern look, they also offer little character – cold and industrial just like the plants in which they were produced. As you will soon discover below, there is much to be appreciated about oil rubbed bronze bathroom shower faucet fixtures.
This type of finish has been around for many centuries, as constant application of a special oil or wax coating was the only way that was found to be effective at preventing metal from deteriorating over time, prior to the development of protective lacquers or plating.
In addition, oil rubbed bronze faucets are also put through an oxidation process. The color that is created on these bronze faucets is achieved today by it being immersed in a special chemical solution. The solution then is heated and this is what results in the oxidation process occurring as it causes a reaction between it and the metal immersed in it.
Then after this process, to create an even more aged appearance to the surface of the faucets any excess oxidation which coats the metal is removed by applying another coat of oil and wax is.
The result of this time intensive treatment method is a durable, long lasting faucet with a rustic elegant finish that is very pleasing to the eye. But it also is rich in its tradition of find craftsmanship, nostalgic even, and that is something rare amidst all the cheap, mass produced fixtures that have somehow infiltrated our homes, which we should give more care to.
Here are some examples of these absolutely beautiful oil rubbed bronze bathroom shower faucets.
Alsons In2ition 2 in 1 Shower Kit. Model 64683710BX.
Moen Kingsley Moentrol Tub/Shower Kit. Model T3113ORB.
Danze Three Function Hand Shower with 24-Inch Slide Bar. Model D465005RB.
The main concern that home remodelers have about oil rubbed bronze bathroom faucets is their high price tags. There is not denying that they can be quite pricey. For example, a brushed nickel shower/tub kit will cost around $150 while its oil rubbed bronze counterpart will cost around $200 when buying retail. However, keep things in perspective; oil rubbed bronze fixtures last much longer, so it is well worth it to spend the extra fifty or so dollars for them, rather than having to pay several hundred to purchase and install another set down the line. In fact, oil rubbed bronze fixtures have the uncanny characteristic of actually looking better as they age. The same cannot be said about other types. Besides, you can often find bargains on sites such as Amazon, Froogle, Overstock, and EBay.
Tips To Preserve The Beauty Of Your Oil Rubbed Bronze Shower Faucet Fixtures For Ages
1. Following the installation of your new oil rubbed bronze shower faucets you may discover that quite a lot of the oil and wax applied originally has worn away. So immediately after you have installed the faucets you should apply a coating of furniture wax (not aerosol polish) to them. It is important that you apply a generous amount of the wax to the entire surface of the faucet and allow it a few minutes to then become a little hardened. After the time has elapsed you need to rub off any excess wax from the faucet with a clean soft cloth. Preferably use a cloth that is made from cotton if at all possible.
2. It is important that you repeat the process we have mentioned above on a regular basis. Ideally it is a good idea to carry out the whole process of applying a generous amount of wax, allowing it to set and then remove any excess from the surface every month at least.
3. By carrying out this simple little task on a routine basis can help the oxidation process to build up sufficiently especially to those areas that your hands won’t touch. However, where your hands do touch then worn patches will appear and this helps to allow the copper tone of the metal to appear and give it a unique, old world look.
So for anyone who is thinking about making some drastic changes to their shower room but do not want to have to completely remodel. Then of course the installation of good quality oil rubbed bronze shower faucet sets should be seriously considered. Yes the initial cost of installing them may be high but are a wise investment as they won’t need to be replaced as quickly as some others.
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