We got two of these faucets in polished brass and they are just lovely. We did not install them ourselves, so I can't contribute to any knowledge on that front. However, the included hoses to the handle are very stiff and too long, in my opinion. Maybe our plumber was supposed to cut them, but either way, they are prone to kinking and on one of our sinks I had to MacGuyver a solution to keep the bend round and open. Still, I totally recommend them. Elegant and affordable!