What's the Difference Between Polished Nickel and Polished Chrome?
We often get asked the difference between our Polished Nickel and Polished Chrome finishes. In short, the difference is slight. Both are high quality platings applied to a base material of solid brass. Both finishes can be used externally and require the same care and maintenance procedures.
The main difference is highlighted below;
Above: Polished Chrome Newbury Lever Latch Set and Polished Nickel Newbury Lever Latch Set.
Polished Nickel (top lever) has a warmer, yellowy tone, often likened to traditional sterling silver, whilst Polished Chrome (bottom lever) has a cooler, blueish shine. Therefore, Polished Nickel tends to work best in classic, period properties and Polished Chrome looks great in more contemporary settings. But these rules are by no means set in stone, the difference is slight, so the choice is up to you!
Above: Polished Nickel front door suite including a Traditional Letterbox, Art Deco Centre Door Knob, and Slimline Art Deco Door Knocker.
Above: Polished Chrome Ring Door Knocker.
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Or for more information, visit our Aged Bronze Finish and Hand Forged Marine 316 Stainless Steel: 10 Years in the Making blogs.
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