I am very disappointed with the finish on this faucet. It was installed professionally in 2016 directly to the solid surface countertop without the deckplate! I never let water pool around the base and am diligent and gently careful to keep my countertops clean and dry but... the fine 'plastic' finish on the stainless steel around the base of the faucet has begun to peel off! The rest of the faucet looks like the day I took it out of the box. We are in the process of building another home and I fear I have ordered almost the same faucet again under the name, Oletto! I hope it is more durable!