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-----Changing a brass finish to a chrome or nickel plated finish
Q. I have brass fixtures in my bathroom--sinks and tub. Is there a technique I can use to change the finish to chrome or nickel plate?
Jane Larosehome owner - Mandeville, Louisiana
2006
A. Hi, Jane.
Unfortunately, your inquiry is a bit vague; but in the case of non-custom fixtures, it may be less expensive and more satisfactory to replace them. Plumbing fixtures are mass produced with very low unit labor cost; but re-plating involves onesy-twosy customized labor efforts and costs.
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Ted Mooney, P.E.
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Q. I'd like to change my brass tub fittings to a silvery color. Problem is the inaccessible tub drain. Is it possible to strip off the brass finish safely? If so, is there a contractor in the Washington D.C. area who does this type of work? Then I can buy new nickel, chrome or steel faucets and spigot.
Elaine Shannonhomeowner - Chevy Chase, Maryland
April 7, 2012
Ed. note: This RFQ is outdated, but technical replies are welcome, and readers are encouraged to post their own RFQs. But no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?).
A. If this is an old high quality tub, the drain is probably solid brass, so there is no way to strip it to a silvery color. But it can be plated in situ by a brush plating service. Good luck.
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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April 11, 2012
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