Gun metal bath taps

What is gun metal anyway?

So, the gun metal bath faucets have that distinctive dark industrial color. Before we delve deeper into gun metal bath faucets, it might be helpful to understand what gun metal actually is. The gun metal color of these bath faucets resembles bronze. This is due to its unique composition. The base of this color consists of copper, tin, and zinc. It's also colloquially known as G-metal, as this type of bronze was once used for ammunition. Nowadays, gun metal is primarily seen in interiors because of its striking color. It's a nice compromise between a matte black bath faucet and a glossier chrome one .

Different types of bath taps

You'll find the perfect gun metal bath faucet for every type of bath. For example, consider a gun metal bath faucet with a wall-mounted spout for a built-in tub. Or does your (new) bathroom have a freestanding bathtub? Then we also have a variety of freestanding gun metal bath faucets. Thanks to our extensive inventory, you can have almost any bath faucet delivered within three business days.

What brand are these gun metal bath taps?

All our gunmetal bath taps are from the Australian brand Meir . Meir is the star among colored taps and can now add gunmetal bath taps to their line. All Meir bath taps in the gunmetal color are made of brass with a PVD coating.

Gun metal bath tap with PVD coating

The longer you look at the deep color, the more details you'll notice. These unique faucets complement a dark bathroom as the finishing touch, or stand out beautifully in a bathroom with lighter tiles and furniture. Looking for a gun metal bath faucet? Then you've come to the right place. Mastello sells gun metal faucets in all shapes and sizes. All solid brass Meir bath faucets in this unique color are designed with a PVD coating. This offers extreme wear resistance. The PVD coating on gun metal bath faucets is created through evaporation. As the liquid metal evaporates, the vapor is "impacted" on the faucet. This not only creates a wafer-thin coating but also an incredibly strong one.

Cleaning gun metal PVD taps

Bath taps and limescale: a recurring problem. This isn't the case with PVD gunmetal taps. Besides being thin and strong, PVD is known for being durable and scratch-resistant. This makes gunmetal bath taps with a PVD coating easier to clean. PVD bath taps are much more resistant to cleaning agents than taps with a sprayed coating. However, be careful when choosing a cleaning agent and don't use a sponge.