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Buying chrome or stainless steel heated towel rails

Hi, my name is Liz Biec.
We are renovating our bathroom and I have seen an advert for a stainless steel heated towel rail. It says they are better quality than chrome, and will not rust or mark like chrome. Is this true? Do they have the same durability? I have looked everywhere for some product information on this, but no one can tell me the advantages/disadvantages of both.

Hope this isn't a silly question to you.

Kind regards

Liz

Elisabeth Biec
home renovation - Auckland, New Zealand
2006

It's not the least bit silly, but opinions will vary. The chrome plating will look better but probably not last as long. Truly high quality chrome is a great finish (witness truck bumpers) but lower quality chrome plating can be a very poor finish and it's hard to know which you'll get.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
Ted is available for instant help
or longer-term assistance.
2006

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