Introducing PVD
PVD, or Physical Vapor Deposition, finishing involves several intricate stages. Ultimately, it vaporises a material in a vacuum setting to create a ‘coating’ on the target metal.
The gold or black colour on the surface of the bit is PVD. Not only does this provide wear resistance to the bit, but it also makes it much more aesthetically appealing.
The process can replicate a range of metals without the maintenance and cleaning requirements those metals would otherwise demand of an end-user.
Why PVD?
The benefits of PVD for a luxury hotel washroom project make the finish a must-consider for every professional working with high-end washrooms:
- Highly Durable: It’s easy to think of durability as resistance to wear or fade on the surface of metal, but PVD also offers excellent resistance against corrosion and scratches. The coating reduces friction, helping avoid damage to important surface areas. That’s why PVD finishing can be found in vehicles, military applications, and even aerospace, where ultra-dependable performance is essential.
- Low Maintenance by Design: The care requirements for metals like brass are set aside for PVD, as simple cleaning is as quick and straightforward as wiping down any other surface. For hotel projects with multiple washrooms, this ease of maintenance helps make a very strong case for PVD-finished washroom accessories.
- Brilliance of Finish: The finish of the original surface metal is seen in the end product as opposed to the PVD (which is, in essence, a process) itself. The ultra-thin nature of the PVD treatment allows the source metal to perform visually at its best while being protected from harm to its aesthetic effect.
With today’s environmentally conscious consumer in mind, the lack of toxic waste created by the PVD process is another positive towards a hotel brand’s green credentials.
