Learning about bronze color finish type is here.

Oil rubbed bronze is a popular high-quality finish which will make your shower head, bathroom or kitchen faucet or shower curtain rod look warm and sophisticated for many years. It is quite a costly feature though, and to recognize the real oil rubbed bronze let’s scrutinize the production process.

Creating an oil rubbed bronze finish is a complex process which involves both artistry and science. The process of making oil rubbed bronze includes the following steps:

  • Ready parts are taken out of the brass bath;
  • They go through rinsing in water;
  • Placing the parts in a tank of brass nickel oxide where they acquire a deeper, more chocolate look.

How To Tell The Difference Between Oil Rubbed Bronze And Copper?

Copper is the base metal for the bronze and gives it strength, corrosion resistance, and color. Copper was used very early in history. It is one of the few metallic elements which you do not need to smelt.

An alloy of copper, tin, and zinc produces rigid and durable bronze, useful for tools and weapons. Copper is a chemically pure element, and bronze is an alloy which is much harder than copper. You have probably heard of the Bronze Age which began when bronze was historically adopted.

Usually bronze is 88% copper and 12% tin; sometimes other metals are added such as zinc. There are bronzes with just zinc.

The US Pennies before 1974 are made by gilding bronze with 5% zinc. There is commercial bronze which contains 10 % zinc and architectural bronze which is a mix of copper, zinc and various other metals. There are aluminum bronzes with additions of iron and nickel for very high strength engineering applications. They are used for ocean-going ships and marine propellers.

Bronze is perfect for bathroom and kitchen faucets because it is highly resistant to corrosion, and is used in ships for parts and gears. It is also extremely durable material used for architectural purposes since the Middle Ages. This is demonstrated by windows and doors dating back to the 15th century.

How To Tell The Difference Between Oil Rubbed Bronze And Brass?

The colors of the base metal in the easiest and quickest way allow determining if there is oil rubbed bronze or brass. Brass is yellow and bronze is reddish brown.

Of course, there are many types of bronzes depending on the alloying agent with copper. Most often used are tin bronzes which contain 1-10% tin. Remember that anything which has been welded is almost certainly bronze.

How Do Venetian Bronze, Tuscan Bronze And Mediterranean Bronze Look?

Other types of bronze used for shower heads and faucets include Venetian bronze, Tuscan bronze, and Mediterranean bronze. The main difference between them and oil rubbed bronze is a simple variation in color. While Venetian and Tuscan bronzes have color close to pewter, this finishes reflect more light than regular oil rubbed bronze. Venetian bronze has a matte finish and Tuscan bronze is lighter on the edges. Mediterranean bronze has rich chestnut finish. No matter which finish you choose, bronze guarantees classical look in your bathroom.

Some example of oil rubbed bronze shower head and shower systems:

22" Dark Oil Rubbed Bronze Solid Brass Wall Mount Rain Shower Head with Body Jets Hand Shower

Features:

  • This high tech rain shower head powers the LED lights using a built in hidden dynamo
  • The lights will automatically turn on when water pressure is turned on
  • The lights will dim and brighten when you lower and raise the pressure so you can set the perfect mood, water and light
  • The shower head will automatically change colors according to the temperature of the water so you always know how the water will feel on your skin just by looking at it
  • Comes with solid brass mixer, an excellent spray setting mixer.
  • Never be scalded again by entering a shower that is just too hot
  • The threading is universal so it will fit any standard shower head by simply unscrewing the old one by hand and attaching the new one.
  • A shower arm is included.The Shower head can be used with either wall or ceiling mounted arm
  • Modern Stylish Design Completely stainless steel finished with ORB is made to match or stand out from your other bathroom fixtures
  • High Quality This modern shower head is made out of stainless steel, so its made to last!
  • The flow rate is 2 to 5.3 GPM.

Rain Waterfall Mixer Wall Mounted Bathroom Shower with Handheld Shower & Body Jets

Rain Waterfall Mixer Wall Mounted Bathroom Shower with Handheld Shower & Body Jets comes in it is a bathroom wall mounted shower. It has silver/ Black color. It is a type of a nature widespread rain bathroom style wall mounted shower. It has a beautiful & stylish square chrome and Oil-Rubbed Bronze look. It comes in a square shower. It comes It comes in two finish chrome and black bronze. It can use a mixer for hot & cold water. Easy installation manuals.

Oil Rubbed Bronze Shower Head With Hand Shower

  • Designed to be lightweight, durable and corrosion resistant
  • Shower Head Size: Available 8"; 10"; 12" & 16"Top Shower Head Brass - Chrome plated finish
  • Stainless Steel Material with Oil Rubbed Bronze ORB Finish and hand shower brass diverter
  • Unique Rain Shower Head
  • S/S sliding bar with chrome plated Multi- function hand shower - optional
  • Pressure balance brass valve
  • Brass Valve Water pressure balance control
  • Standard plumbing connection-Shower Panel Unit is pre-plumbed
  • Comes with-1 year of manufacturing warranty from the date of purchase
  • All functions work independently to ensure proper water pressure
  • The minimum pressure required is 29 psi and maximum pressure required 72.7 psi.
  • Ceramic Disc Technology
  • ½" NPT Inlets and Outlets Compatible with standard US plumbing connections