Does Ella offer matte black or gold faucet finishes on its tubs?

Yes, with a condition on the model. Matte black and gold are offered on the 5-piece Ella Fast-Fill faucet set, as availability allows, and matte black is also offered on the wall-mounted waterfall faucet, while the 2-piece Fast-Fill set is listed in chrome and brushed nickel only. Because each tub model is written up with one Fast-Fill set or the other, the finish you can order depends on which set your tub takes. What faucet and hardware finishes does Ella offer besides chrome? lists every finish Ella offers; this page answers the matte black and gold question specifically, by faucet set and by tub model, and covers the matte black trim kits made by other companies that Ella lists for the shower.

Black and Gold by Faucet Set

A finish choice on an Ella tub applies to the faucet pieces only. On the 5-piece set that means the red and blue handles, the diverter, the spout and the pull-out hand shower, and the 5-piece is the only deck set listed in all four finishes: chrome, brushed nickel, black and gold. The 2-piece set, with its single lever and diverter button, is listed in chrome and brushed nickel. The waterfall wall-mount faucet with its 24 inch slider comes in chrome, brushed nickel or matte black, and gold is not listed for it. The video below presents the waterfall faucet, its four-setting hand shower, and names those three finishes. Black and gold have been offered on some faucet sets at times rather than as a permanent stock item, so they are handled case by case, and the team confirms what can go on your order before it is placed.

Which Tub Models Can Take Matte Black or Gold

The table maps the Fast-Fill set each model is written up with to the finishes listed for that set. Where a finish is not listed for a set, the cell says so rather than guessing.

What the table means: if a black or gold faucet is the goal, the simplest path is a tub that takes the 5-piece set, which includes the Monaco, Capri, Elite, Ultimate and Standard. On the compact models and the two-seat tubs, which are written up with the 2-piece set, ask the team whether the 5-piece can be fitted at order time, or plan on the waterfall faucet in matte black if you are willing to order the tub without deck holes. Whether a given finish can go on an order right now depends on stock, so have the model name ready and let the team confirm the finish before the order is placed.

What Stays Chrome, and Why Most Black Bathrooms Keep Chrome on the Deck

Everything on the tub other than the faucet stays chrome: the deck and wall grab bars, the door handle and trim, the drain openers and covers, the jet trim, the push buttons, the towel bar and the 4-fold glass screen frame, which is chrome ionized aluminum. Polished brass and oil-rubbed bronze are not made for jets or grab bars either. The grab bar is the item people most want in black and it is the clearest no, because the tub ships with the chrome deck-mount bar matched to its model and the factory does not install a bar supplied by a customer, dealer or third party. The practical result is that a black or gold faucet sits beside chrome push buttons and intensity dials on the same deck, which is the usual reason people reconsider after seeing the two together, so picture the whole deck before deciding. Which Ella Fixtures and Hardware Come in a Black Finish? sorts every item on and around the tub into what can be black and what cannot. For the rest of the room, Ella lists a 24 and 36 inch wall grab bar in matte black, an 18 inch bar with a storage shelf in chrome, brushed nickel or matte black, and a 55 by 39 inch frameless bi-fold tub door in a black finish, so a black bathroom is possible around the tub even though only the faucet joins in on it.

Third-Party Trim Kits in Matte Black

Ella lists shower trim kits made by other companies in polished chrome, brushed nickel and matte black. One of those kits is a pressure balancing shower trim with a multi function showerhead, and another pairs that trim with a slide bar hand shower, both offered in matte black. These kits are for a shower or a tub and shower combination, and they pair with a matte black faucet or wall bar; they are not replacements for the tub's own deck hardware. Availability of a given finish changes over time, so confirm the exact kit and finish with the team and have the kit name or model number ready when you call.

Ordering, and Changing the Finish Later

The faucet style and finish are chosen at order time along with the door hand and therapy package, because the shell is drilled to match your order. The deck arrives pre-drilled for the Ella faucet, and your installer completes the mounting and connects the supply lines on site. If you ordered one finish and want another, the swap means buying a new set, and a faucet that has already been installed cannot be returned for credit, so settle on black, gold or chrome before your plumber fits it. If a single handle or valve later needs replacing, the team matches the part to your set from a photo and your serial number. Tubs from many years ago may have shipped with a Huntington Brass Roman-style faucet instead of a Fast-Fill set; a partner-brand Huntington Brass set is still available on request in satin nickel or antique bronze, which is the only route to a bronze tone, and Can I get brass fixtures on my walk-in tub, and which parts change finish? explains why that name does not mean a brass-colored faucet. The broader picture of white shells, chrome trim and faucet upgrades is in Tub Colors and Hardware Finishes: White Only, Chrome Trim, and Faucet Upgrades.

Watch: The Luxurious Walk-In Tub Upgrade You Need - Waterfall Faucet |Ella's Bubbles with chapters and a full transcript.

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