How to Look After Your Custom-Coloured Tapware

Getting a custom finish on your tapware can make or break the design of your entire room. From brass, copper, gold, bronze, and brushed nickel, tapware comes in a variety of colours and finishes that look amazing. However, each finish requires different care to maintain its newness. Maintenance for custom-coloured tapware is super easy if you adhere to these best practices.

Brodware Halo Pullout Kitchen Set in Aged Iron PVD

Brodware Halo Pullout Kitchen Set in Aged Iron PVD

PVD Finished Tapware

Clean your PVD finished tapware regularly with warm water and polish it with a microfibre cloth. To prevent spots, you can occasionally use a non-abrasive polish or a liquid soap, as long as it doesn't have agents like citrus, acid, bleach, vinegar, or alcohol.

Organic Finished Tapware

Since organic finishes do not have a protective coating, they are highly susceptible to scratching or scuffing if not cared for properly. The unique design advantage of organic finishes is that they develop a patina over time, replicating what nature would do to the surface if exposed to the elements. For this reason, never clean organic-finished tapware with acidic fluids. Instead, wax them every couple of months with a micro-crystalline wax and apply using a soft cloth or tissue.

Faucet Strommen Pegasi M Sink Mixer in Raw Polished Copper

Faucet Strommen Pegasi M Sink Mixer in Raw Polished Copper

Electroplate Finished Tapware

Electroplated finishes are highly decorative and should be regularly cleaned with warm water and a microfibre cloth. You can use liquid soap to remove spots provided it doesn't contain harsh, acidic ingredients. You can also use a non-abrasive polish to maintain shine. 

Powder-coat Finished Tapware

Powder-coat finishes should also be cleaned with warm water and a dry microfibre cloth. Don't use a polish on these finishes but instead use a mild liquid soap and warm water to do away with spots.

ABI Interiors Aura Sink Mixer in Clay

ABI Interiors Aura Sink Mixer in Clay

Maintenance for Custom Tapware Doesn't Have to be Hard!

Seeing all the care instructions for your custom-coloured tapware might be intimidating at first, but don't let it scare you away from these beautiful finishes. Custom finishes elevate your tapware and add an element of luxury that you just can't get with basic tapware. Once you understand what kind of finish your tapware has, it's easy to incorporate these best practices into your normal cleaning routine. 

Explore Custom Tapware Finishes in Newtown

Picking out your tapware's colour and finish is a personal process, and you should never settle for pictures online to dictate that decision. See and feel each finish for yourself to decide what you want to see in your home. Geelong Tiles & Bathware has a variety of coloured tapware in every finish available. Visit our showroom in Newtown for some personalised guidance from our team.

VAND Builders bring Palm Springs to Ocean Grove

VAND Builders teamed up with Holman Designs and Mel Wilson Interiors to create the most epic Palm Springs-inspired home in the coastal suburb of Ocean Grove. The team worked closely with us to source the perfect tiles and bathware to complete their clients’ vision, and we’re totally in love with the result.

Build: VAND Builders
Design: Holman Designs
Interiors: Mel Wilson Interiors
Photography: Nic Stephens