Sterlingham FINISHES
UB – BB – CP – NP – BN – Bronze Finishes – GP – Powder Coated
Unlacquered Polished Brass (UB)
Is a hand polished finish of the base metal and if cleaned regularly it can be maintained as the same finish as out of the box. However many chose this finish to allow it to develop to its own natural patina over time.
Due to the variations in the raw material itself there will be a small degree of variation between components.
Brass finishes will age and develop its own patina over time. Parts which are not being regularly covered, e.g. by towels, or are in contact with cleaning solutions, such as soap, can patinate in a remarkably short amount of time.
The finish can be kept bright with brass metal polish (we recommend Brasso!), apply just a small amount and remove using a soft cloth.
We believe Unlacquered Brass is what our customers prefer, giving them the choice of achieving the patina they desire over time and then making the choice themselves whether to seal that look using a high quality wax or lacquer or to repolish the product back to a shine.
If you chose to Lacquer the product you will be applying a thin varnish coating which protects the product from oxidisation. This lacquer will begin to wear off over a few years and will need to be re-applied periodically.
Brushed Brass (BB)
Becoming more popular in recent years, like Unlacquered Brass this finish will develop its own patina over time.
The finish is achieved by using a sateen polishing mop to grain the surface of the brass. The brush marks reduce the shine of the brass and leave a more subtle, elegant look.
Newly finished, the product will have a light, brushed, brass finish but over time the brass will patinate giving a darker look.
Use a neutral liquid soap with warm water applied by a soft cloth for daily cleaning. Rinse completely with water and dry any over spray.
With due care and attention we can recommend using a scouring pad wiping in the same direction as the brush on the product to retain the finish.
Polished Chrome (CP)
Is our most durable finish as is ever popular due to its mirror finish created by the highly polished, smooth brass surface it is applied to.
Chrome is considered a contemporary finish but we think it looks good on anything and everything!
Use a neutral liquid soap with warm water applied by a soft cloth for daily cleaning. Rinse completely with water and dry any over-spray.
Never use any abrasive materials such as a scouring pad to clean these surfaces.
Decorative chrome cleaners can be used at your own risk. We recommend that you follow the instructions supplied by the cleaner manufacturer and that you practice by applying a spot test on an inconspicuous area first. Any damage caused by the use of proprietary cleaning materials/chemicals is not covered by our warranty.
Polished Nickel (NP)
With its warmer tones polished nickel is a favourite option for many of our customers worldwide.
Polished Nickel has a deep lustre with an ever so slight hint of yellow and is mainly used in classic designs
This finish if left will tarnish over time so regular cleaning is required to keep its lustre.
Use a neutral liquid soap with warm water applied by a soft cloth for daily cleaning. Rinse completely with water and dry any over-spray.
Never use any abrasive materials such as a scouring pad to clean these surfaces.
Nickel can be kept bright with a gentle application of silver polish, then carefully buffed with a soft, clean cloth.
Brushed Nickel (BN)
Once plated to a polished nickel finish we sateen the finished surface to a brushed finish and an overall more contemporary feel.
Use a neutral liquid soap with warm water applied by a soft cloth for daily cleaning. Rinse completely with water and dry any over spray.
Bronze Living Finishes
Light Bronze (LB)
Medium Bronze (MB)
Dark Bronze (DB)
Gun Metal (GM)
Light Antique Bronze (LAB)
Medium Antique Bronze (MAB)
Dark Antique Bronze (DAB)
These bronze finishes have been created to give the patina that would naturally take months to achieve
Each of our bronze (& Gun Metal) finishes start at its most darkest shade and is than eased back as required by hand creating subtleties on each piece. The finish is sealed with wax which must be maintained through time and use.
Due to the reaction of the bronzing solution with the brass base metal and the fact that any antiquing is done by hand there will always be a degree of variation between components.
Use a neutral liquid soap with warm water applied by a soft cloth for daily cleaning. Rinse completely with water and dry any over-spray.
Wax can be applied twice per year to help protect the finish. Do not use any cleaning agents as you risk removing the finish.
Polished Gold (GP) & Antique Gold (AG)
A solid gold finish applied on top of copper and nickel, but remember gold is an extremely soft metal and due care is required when cleaning.
Antique Gold is a more subtle gold finish, almost nickel like.
Gold is a very soft metal and as such this finish is the most suscepitble to wear over time and must be cleaned and protected carefully.
Use a neutral liquid soap with warm water applied by a soft cloth for daily cleaning, following by a gentle buffing with a soft dry cloth.
Matt White Powder Coat (MWP) & Matt Black Powder Coat (MBP)
Powder Coating is extremely durable and if the right colour is applied to the right product and placed in the right environment it can really deliver something spectacular!
Whilst we only have two main options of white and black we are able to match most RAL colours.