When choosing a stainless steel tap, the surface finish is not just a matter of aesthetics: it also has a direct impact on maintenance, durability and stylistic consistency with the environment in which it will be installed.

Every setting – from domestic bathrooms to professional kitchens, outdoor spaces and wellness centres – has different requirements in terms of visual appeal and practicality. That’s why Super Inox offers a range of finishes for its stainless steel taps, designed to suit any type of space, combining design and functionality. Let’s take a closer look.

Taps with natural finish

The natural finish of steel comes in two main variants: polished and satin. Both enhance the raw material without the addition of coatings, maintaining its integrity and purity.

The polished finish gives a mirror-like appearance and is perfect for contemporary and refined ambiences.
It is obtained through a mechanical process that involves the progressive removal of imperfections with increasingly fine-grained abrasives and a final polishing with cotton brushes that make the surface shiny and uniform.
In addition to its aesthetic impact, this finish offers a high level of hygiene and ease of cleaning. On the other hand, it is more delicate: stains and fingerprints can be more easily visible.
The polished finish is particularly suitable for areas such as swimming pools, terraces, gardens and spas.

Less reflective and more discreet, the satin-finish tap is appreciated for its practicality and ability to better hide signs of wear or small imperfections. It is achieved by brushing raw steel with an abrasive wheel that creates small irregular lines.

The satin-finish is widely used in interiors, particularly in bathrooms and kitchens with a modern aesthetic. In the kitchen, satin-finish taps also go perfectly with steel sinks, which are usually matt.

PVD coated taps

PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) is an advanced technology that applies a thin but extremely resistant metal film to the surface of the tap, thanks to a physical vapour deposition process. This process allows taps to be produced in a variety of colours, for those who are not satisfied with the natural colour of steel. See the Super Inox PVD finishes available here: https://www.superinox.it/en/finishes/

There are numerous benefits:

• Resistance to scratches, limescale and corrosion
• Eco-compatibility, thanks to a sustainable and non-polluting process
• Safety, with non-toxic, hypoallergenic and biocompatible surfaces
• Wide colour range, ideal for bespoke projects and customised interior design

Taps with natural or PVD finishes: which to choose?

Ultimately, choosing the right finish for a stainless steel tap means finding the right balance between aesthetics and functionality. A polished surface can enhance a modern ambience and bring light and refinement even to outdoor spaces, while a brushed finish offers a more understated elegance and greater practicality in everyday use. PVD coating, on the other hand, opens the door to colour customisation.

Stainless steel, in all its variants, proves to be a versatile and reliable ally, capable of adapting to different styles and contexts without ever compromising on quality.

With its stainless steel tap collections, Super Inox offers a wide range of natural and PVD finishes, designed to combine aesthetics, functionality and durability, adapting to any ambience with the quality and design that distinguish Italian-made products.