Kitchen switches & sockets durability

[duckegg]

Hi

We're close to completing our kitchen and are looking for chrome / silver fittings for the visible electrics.

Has anyone had expereince of which type / brand etc. or any guidance on which ones are more durable? I was thinking with condensation and changes in heat etc. maybe silver / chrome wouldn't last.

Thanks

 

[Steve]

Plain metaclad faces can look good in a kitchen. If not, go for a satin or brushed finish, as shiny will show scratches really obviously. And if they come with rubber gaskets USE THEM! I had some brass ones that reacted with the plaster and rusted all over the face plate.

 

[duckegg]

Thanks for the advice, always good to hear about other peoples experiences before going ahead with anything!

Cheers for the rubber gasket tip

 

[jj4091]

If you think of buying flat,flush plate type fittings then make sure you have 32mm back boxes first.