CARE & MAINTENANCE
Cleaning with mild soap and water and then buffing the surface dry with a soft cloth is recommended. Cleaning chemicals may damage the finish. For living finishes, applying a coat of decorative hardware wax will help protect the finish.
FINISHES
Polished Silver
Polished Silver is the whitest and most reflective finish available. The solid brass or bronze hardware is polished buffed. It is copper plated and then plated with pure silver. It is color buffed to a mirror shine and hand waxed for protection. Waxed finishes are living finishes and as such will naturally age over time.
Polished Nickel
The solid brass or bronze hardware is polished and buffed. It is copper plated and then bright nickel plated. It is buffed again to achieve a brilliant shine. Nickel has a slightly warm tone and does not tarnish so no protective coating is necessary.
Polished Chrome
The solid brass or bronze hardware is polished and buffed to a high shine. Next, it is triple plated with copper, nickel, and trivalent chrome. Our trivalent chrome is the safest and most environmentally friendly chrome process available. It has a slightly cool blue/gray tone and needs no additional protective coating.
Antique Silver
The solid brass or bronze hardware is polished and buffed. It is copper plated first and then plated with pure silver. It is colored dark and then highlighted by hand to enhance the beautiful detail and give a look reminiscent of your Grandmother’s long loved silver. Hand waxing brings out additional patina and protects the finish while allowing it to age naturally over time.
Satin Nickel
The solid brass or bronze piece is satined, then copper plated and dull nickel plated. The dull nickel plating process is unique compared to other Satin Nickel processes and gives our hardware a superior depth and luster. The degree of texture and sheen varies in the industry so we encourage you to see our sample.
Antique Nickel
The solid brass or bronze hardware is satined, copper plated and then bright nickel plated. After coloring to a rich charcoal it is hand relieved to enhance the warm colors and detail of design. A protective semi-gloss lacquer completes the process.
Burnished Antique Nickel
The solid brass or bronze hardware is polish buffed to a mirror shine, copper plated and then bright nickel plated. After coloring to a rich charcoal it is hand relieved to enhance the warm colors and detail of design. The piece is gently rubbed to give it a vintage look which boosts the warm glow of the finish and adds depth. A protective semi-gloss lacquer completes the process. A Decorative Hardware Wax is then applied which enhances the finish even more and allows it to age naturally over time.
Polished Brass
This traditional finish has defined the quality of brass hardware for centuries. It begins with solid brass hardware that is polished and then buffed multiple times to achieve a high shine. The final step for PB is a protective gloss lacquer to further enhance the sheen and protect the brass over time.
Unlacquered Brass
This traditional finish has defined the quality of brass hardware for centuries. It begins with solid brass hardware that is polished and then buffed multiple times to achieve a high shine. The unlacquered version will quickly develop a natural patina as it is exposed to use and weather.
Burnished Antique Brass
This finish gives solid brass hardware the desirable, time-worn patina of authentic antiques. The brass is gently rubbed to give it a vintage look which boosts the warm glow of the finish and adds depth. The brass is then slightly antiqued and relieved by hand rubbing. The final step of applying a Decorative Hardware Wax brings out additional patina and protects the finish while allowing it to age naturally over time.
Satin Brass
This solid brass hardware is satined to provide a brushed look and a protective clear lacquer is applied to protect its warmth over time.
Antique Brass
A traditional patina for solid brass hardware with the warm, uncomplicated tone that gives an enhanced color to this antiqued then relieved finish. The final step is a protective lacquer. This finish is suited to accenting design elements that call for a three-dimensional appearance.
Satin Copper
The solid brass or bronze piece is satined then copper plated and satined again to enhance the soft lines. A protective semi-gloss lacquer is applied as the final step in the finishing process. Copper is known to contain antimicrobial properties and is becoming more popular for certain applications where more than just a beautiful finish is desired.
Polished Copper
The solid brass or bronze piece is polish buffed to a mirror finish then copper plated and polish buffed for a second time. A protective wax is applied resulting in a living finish with individuality and warm, mellow tones that will continue to age gracefully. Copper is known to contain antimicrobial properties and is becoming more popular for certain applications where more than just a beautiful finish is desired.
Relieved Bronze
The solid brass or bronze hardware is satined and colored using a double dip antiquing process to give a rich gray-brown tone. Some of the coloring is carefully buffed off by hand to give a naturally worn look. The final step of hand waxing brings out additional patina and protects the finish while allowing it to age naturally over time.
Oil Rubbed Bronze
The solid brass or bronze hardware is satined and colored using a double dip antiquing process to give a rich gray-brown tone. A gentle polishing and coat of protective flat lacquer gives a subtle weathered appearance.
Matte Black
Polished to a smooth surface and powder coated to achieve a deep solid matte black pigment.
