Chrome kitchen taps are popular with consumers and not only because they can be polished to give high shine, a publication has noted.Kitchen taps plated with chrome resist corrosions and are durable, the Economist said.In order to create a chrome finish, metal objects are coated with chrome during an electroplating process where chromium ions get deposited on the surface in a thin layer.The publication said Industries that use a lot of chrome have tried to find alternatives, but have so far discovered nothing that looks as good or is as tough.Many of Gessis kitchen taps come in brushed chrome and are available in a variety of designs which can complement the decoration of a kitchen.Other colour schemes available for Gessi kitchen taps include nickel and slate, although homeowners currently giving their kitchen a revamp may want to choose the chrome versions for their durability and high-shine to give a polished look.