Gunmetal Tapware

What gunmetal looks like

Gunmetal is a dark grey metal finish with a gentle sheen. It sits between matte black and chrome: deep enough to stand out against light tiles, but softer and more industrial than black. It suits modern bathrooms with concrete, stone and dark timber, and it works in kitchens too, where a gunmetal sink mixer sits well against grey or stone benchtops. Meir calls its version Shadow, and Caroma offers gunmetal across several ranges.

Ranges in gunmetal

• Caroma: Urbane II and Liano II tapware, showers and accessories, including heated towel rails, sensor mixers and sensor soap dispensers.
• Meir: the Round, Piccola and Curvaé designs, from tall basin mixers and pull-out kitchen mixers to combination shower rails and robe hooks.

Gunmetal comes in basin mixers, wall mixers, spouts, shower sets, bath fillers, kitchen mixers, towel rails and toilet roll holders, so you can carry it through the room. Riviere and Contura II are not offered in gunmetal, so check the Colour filter before you plan the full set.

Tiles and vanities that suit gunmetal

• Concrete and grey: concrete-look tiles and grey tiles make a calm, tonal room where gunmetal adds depth.
• Terrazzo: grey chips in terrazzo tiles pick up the finish.
• White marble: gunmetal gives a softer contrast than black against white marble looks.
• Timber and stone: dark timber vanities and stone benchtops suit its industrial feel.
• Greens: muted greens and gunmetal give a quiet, earthy palette.

Caring for gunmetal tapware

Gunmetal is a practical choice for busy bathrooms, as its mid-dark tone hides small water marks better than matte black. Clean it with warm water, a little mild soap and a soft cloth, then dry. Avoid abrasive pads, scouring creams and harsh chemical sprays, which can mark the finish.

Weighing up gunmetal against black? Compare them with black tapware, or book a free design consultation.