Chrome Showers

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Chrome Showers Buying Guide Chrome is a bright, reflective finish applied over a base metal, usually brass. This collection holds chrome shower products from Caroma, Phoenix, Fienza, Clark, Indigo and Modern National: fixed heads, hand showers, rail showers, twin showers and arms. Because they share one finish, you can build a full shower from this page or add a matching piece to a chrome bathroom you already have. Why choose a chrome shower? Chrome suits both modern and classic bathrooms, and it matches most existing tapware. It reflects light, which helps a small bathroom feel brighter. It is also the most forgiving finish to clean, and replacement parts in chrome are easy to match later. The main downside is that it shows water spots and fingerprints more than brushed or matte finishes. What type of chrome shower should I choose? Choose by how you shower and the space you have. A rail shower, such as the Caroma Luna or Phoenix Vivid, has a hand shower that slides on a vertical bar. A twin shower, such as the Caroma Urbane II rail with 300mm overhead or the Fienza Stella, adds an overhead rose. A compact twin, such as the Caroma Urbane II or Phoenix Vivid Slimline, suits a small recess. A fixed head on an arm, such as the Phoenix Vivid 400mm arm and 230mm rose, is the simplest option. What size shower head is right? A 200mm head, such as the Caroma Luna overhead, suits most standard showers. A 230mm head gives a slightly wider spray, and a 300mm rain head, such as the Caroma 300mm round, gives the broadest coverage but needs good water pressure. For a large head, choose an arm that holds it clear of the wall, such as the Caroma 460mm upswept arm. How water efficient are chrome showers? The WELS ratings in this collection run from 3 to 5 stars. The Clark fixed shower and the Urbane II overhead are 3 star at 9 litres per minute, the Luna overhead is 4 star at 7.5 litres per minute, and the Phoenix Vivid Slimline twin is 5 star at 6 litres per minute. Check the ratin