If you’re
looking for something bold and shiny for your kitchen, then black stainless is
definitely a good way to go. Black
stainless has been available for a few years now from major appliance
manufacturers like Kitchen Aid, LG, and Samsung. Even other brands like Whirlpool and GE have
their own version of black stainless. This newer trend is here to stay!
The question is, what
is black stainless exactly?
Black
stainless as it reads is a bit misleading since there is no such thing as black
stainless. In most cases, they are created from stainless steel and then coated
in black oxide. Black oxide not only darkens stainless steel, but it also
offers a bit of added protection. Often black oxide is added to ferrous
materials and steel to add protection against mild corrosives. This is why many
black stainless
steel appliances offer smudge-proof coating as an included
benefit. In addition, black oxide offers protection against mild abrasions.
Older refrigerators were coated in paint, so it only a matter of time before
they were covered in chips and scratches. Since these refrigerators aren’t
painted, but are instead oxidized, there’s no chance of them chipping – unless
of course you take a hammer to it!
So why choose black
stainless?
In addition
to the durability and smudge proof of black stainless, it looks really sleek in
all kitchens no matter the color palette.
Since this is a newer color in the industry, it is only found on the
newest models. These models will feature some of the latest technology:
Door-in-Door, Easy Clean, fingerprint resistance, dual door range, and 4 &5
French door refrigerators just to name a few.
If you are
looking to upgrade your kitchen, I would definitely suggest considering going
with black stainless. The fact that black stainless pairs well with just about
any kitchen color under the sun and overall durability are 2 good reasons to
upgrade today. These appliances will be around
for a while and can be in your home for a very long time.
Come check out black stainless for
yourself at one of our stores. You will be amazed at how it looks.