finishes

Polished nickel is also a living finish and it is not as hard as chrome but it is loved for the warmth this finish brings to any room. Nickel develop a natural patina which gives it a distinct classic look. This finish need care and dry off this finish with soft cloth after use. Water has minerals which leaves residuals and they turn into spots, if they are left uncleaned, it can spoil the finish. If you see any spots, clean the surface with mild soap and water, followed by dry cloth. You may occasionally give it a very light polish available from most home improvement stores) to restore the sheen of nickel

Polish brass is a living finish, it develops a patina and unique character reminiscent of old brass. Unlacquered which is bare brass is becoming increasingly popular for use in kitchens and bathrooms. With time and use, it develops a natural patina which compliments so well with other natural elements used in kitchens and bathrooms like marble, granite, wood.

Use this finish for coastal homes, outdoor use and see how the finish blend with other organic surroundings.

Polish brass is also offered with a lacquer which seals the polish and the brightness will stay much longer. It will not tarnish easily and will stay as is for much longer.

Polish brass can be cleaned with water and mild soap, followed by wiping the surface with soft cloth. If you want to restore the shine, Use Brasso or any other polishing compounds available at stores.

Bright chrome may be cleaned with water or mild soap and dried off immediately with soft cloth. Though chrome is hard and durable, it is still prudent to avoid use of commercial cleaners.

Satin brass is a living finish, It is hand buffed which reduces the gleam on the surface and gives a satin texture. Brushed strokes are more susceptible to stains and marks from chemicals and acids as brush strokes can pick up the stains.

While installing use gloves and clean hands and as a routine, clean the surface with warm water and immediately drying it with soft cloth. If you ever notice uneven stains, you can refurbish the finish using a dry abrasive cloth or pad with fine grit.

All these finishes are a matter of personal taste and depend upon the style of house and other aspects like colours, cabinetry design and style, color of appliances and fixtures.

All these are hand crafted finishes and variations are imminent and they are inherent characteristics of the kind of finish. It also varies from batch to batch.

Area that will be touched frequently will lighten faster and develop additional shine from natural hand oils. Wipe with a soft cloth after each use and apply renaissance wax on regular basis.

Our bronze finishes are raw as cast finishes and no patina is applied to them, they are cleaned, tumbled and waxed before they are shipped.

Bronze itself is weather resistant and requires little care, with proper care you will have a lifetime of beauty. The look of the bronze will change with time.

Proper care will help the bronze hardware age gracefully. We recommend using mild soap and water and wiping gently with non abrasive cloth.

You may use deoxidizing cleaners like copper cleaner / Wrights copper cream and apply few coats of clear wax to protect the finish.