Best Finish for Tapware: Polished Nickel Vs Polished Chrome

We get many questions about our wide range of colour finishes. One of them is how to tell the difference between polished nickel and polished chrome. These two colours can be confusing to the untrained eye. The following tips will help you decide which colour finish is best for you.

How to Decide the Difference Between Polished Nickel & Polished Chrome

Chrome Basin Mixer Tap From Tapron

Both finishes have reflective, polished surfaces that change in appearance depending on how the light is. As such, photos may not be reliable in identifying the colour of the tap. It is easier to tell the difference if you know what to search for.

Seek out the brightest point of the tap to determine if it is true to silver or more yellow silver. Polished nickel generally has a warmer, yellower reflection, while polished chrome has an overall silver reflection.

What Is the Best for and How to Style Them?

Wall Mounted Bath Filler - Nickel

POLISHED NICKEL

Polished nickel will complement a warm-toned interior palette. Nevertheless, polished nickel taps are more statement-making than those made of polished chrome. It creates a feminine, elegant and delicate feeling in a space. For traditional styling, polished nickel is a great option.

POLISHED CHROME

Because chrome can be used with any design style and colour scheme, it is a popular choice for taps. It's a versatile colour finish that can adapt to changing design trends. Chrome is great for modern designs, and can be used with many styles. Also, polished chrome matches cooler-toned schemes better than a polished nickel.