Replace Old Faucet With Tarnish-Free One

It is not difficult to replace a faucet yourself, so there is no need to call a plumber.

There is a brass fixture finishing technology that protects the brass so it will not tarnish. The brass body of the fixture is coated with a thin coat of a special brass alloy in a vacuum chamber. The finish not only never tarnishes, but it is also extremely durable. blaskor/Shutterstock

Dear James: I have to replace my old, tarnished brass kitchen faucet. What are the basic steps to installing one, and are there any new types of brass faucets that won’t tarnish?—Karen F.

Dear Karen: There is a brass fixture finishing technology that protects the brass so it will not tarnish. The brass body of the fixture is coated with a thin coat of a special brass alloy in a vacuum chamber. The finish not only never tarnishes, but it is also extremely durable.