Cromo Chrome
Nichel Nikel
Olp Protected brass
Oro Gold
Argento Silver
Stella finishes are renowned for their exceptional quality, which is achieved only after a long preparation process.
When others start chrome plating, we have only just begun.
Precision cleaning and polishing eliminates any defect from the surface of each piece, ensuring perfect adhesion of the
fi nal coating.
Before the chrome-plating, brass-plating, silver-plating or gold-plating process begins, a special traditional treatment, reintroduced by Stella, is carried out.
This process (one of Stella’s quality secrets) gives the chrome plating a warmer look and over time forms a patina that softens the shapes.
Stella gold plating is 23.5 carat. It is at least twice as thick as the market average, but it can be up to ten times that amount.
As well as being a precious fi nish, it is also extremely reliable and long-lasting.
The silver plating has a minimum thickness of 10 microns of pure silver. Its special sparkle gives the surfaces of the taps an absolutely unique look.
It is beautifully made by Argenteria Dabbene, a historic Milanese company that uses a highly delicate process.
A titanium oxide vacuum deposit (PVD), available for some series or upon request, makes finishes extremely resistant, protecting them against reaction
to aggressive chemicals whilst maintaining colours and aesthetic features for many years, offering consistency in
finish, even for spare parts and replacements
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