Frank Allart Finishes
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition.
PB
Polished Brass
PBU
Polished Brass
A highly polished, mirror finish solid brass surface, treated with a thin beeswax coating for protection during transit and installation. An unlacquered living finish, intended to oxidize and patina naturally over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. To remove the effects of natural ageing (oxidisation) and to maintain the original finish, clean with a metal polish.
PBU
Polished Brass
SB
Satin Brass
A sateen polished solid brass surface, with a high performance electrophoretic lacquer protection which offers superior adhesion, durability and corrosion resistance over conventional lacquers.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition.
SB
Satin Brass
SBU
Satin Brass
A sateen polished solid brass surface, treated with a thin beeswax coating for protection during transit and installation. An unlacquered living finish, intended to oxidize and patina naturally over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. To remove the effects of natural ageing (oxidisation) and to maintain the original finish, clean with a metal polish.
SBU
Satin Brass
AB
Antique Brass
A sateen polished solid brass surface given a hand applied medium antique patina, with a high performance electrophoretic lacquer protection. Electrophoretic lacquer offers superior adhesion, durability and corrosion resistance over conventional lacquers.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition.
AB
Antique Brass
ABU
Antique Brass
A sateen polished solid brass surface given a hand applied medium antique patina, producing a soft, slightly reflective, sheen. Treated with a thin beeswax coating for protection during transit and installation. An unlacquered living finish, intended to oxidize and patina naturally over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition.
ABU
Antique Brass
IB
Imperial Brass
A sateen polished solid brass surface given a hand applied dark antique patina, which is then coated with a decorative lacquer producing a reflective, sheen.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition.
IB
Imperial Brass
IBU
Imperial Brass
A sateen polished solid brass surface given a hand applied dark antique patina producing a soft, slightly reflective, sheen. Treated with a thin beeswax coating for protection during transit and installation. An unlacquered living finish, intended to oxidize and patina naturally over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition
IBU
Imperial Brass
HBB
Hand Burnished Brass
A highly polished solid brass surface, skillfully hand burnished to produce an elegant, lightly aged finish. Treated with a thin beeswax coating for protection during transit and installation. An unlacquered living finish, intended to oxidize and patina naturally over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. To remove the effects of natural ageing (oxidisation) and to maintain the bright burnished finish clean with a metal polish.
HBB
Hand Burnished Brass
HBN
Hand Burnished Nickel
A polished nickel plated surface, skillfully hand burnished to produce an elegant, lightly aged finish. Nickel plated finishes are less durable than chrome plated ones and, as such, should be considered living finishes - which will gradually oxidize over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. To remove the effects of natural ageing (oxidisation) and to maintain the bright burnished finish clean with a metal polish.
HBN
Hand Burnished Nickel
PC
Polished Chrome
A bright chromium plate on top of a nickel plated, highly polished mirror finish, solid brass surface. Chromium plating is a very hard wearing, stable finish, suitable for most environments.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. Metal polish can be used if desired.
PC
Polished Chrome
SC
Satin Chrome
A satin chromium plate on top of a nickel plated, sateen polished, solid brass surface. Chromium plating is a very hard wearing, stable finish, suitable for most environments.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. Metal polish can be used if desired.
SC
Satin Chrome
PRC
Pearl Chrome
A special chromium plating on top of a highly polished, mirror finished, solid brass surface, producing a sophisticated pearlescent lustre. Chromium plating is a very hard wearing, stable finish, suitable for most environments.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. Metal polish can be used if desired.
PRC
Pearl Chrome
MBC
Matt Black Chrome
A deep matt black Chromium plating on top of a specially prepared surface producing a flat non-reflective finish. Chromium plating is a very hard wearing, stable finish, suitable for most environments.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. Metal polish can be used if desired.
MBC
Matt Black Chrome
SN
Satin Nickel
A satin nickel plate on top of a sateen polished solid brass surface. Nickel plated finishes are perfect for all interior locations but may gradually oxidize over time when fitted externally.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. To remove any effects of natural ageing (oxidisation) and to maintain the original finish, clean with a metal polish.
SN
Satin Nickel
PN
Polished Nickel
A bright nickel plate on top of a highly polished mirror finish, solid brass surface. Nickel plated finishes are perfect for all interior locations but may gradually oxidize over time when fitted externally.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. To remove any effects of natural ageing (oxidisation) and to maintain the original finish, clean with a metal polish.
PN
Polished Nickel
PRL
Pearl Nickel
A special nickel plate on top of a highly polished mirror finished, solid brass surface, producing a misty pearl-like effect. Nickel plated finishes are perfect for all interior locations but may gradually oxidize over time when fitted externally.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. To remove any effects of natural ageing (oxidisation) and to maintain the original finish, clean with a metal polish.
PRL
Pearl Nickel
MBN
Matt Black Nickel
A matt black nickel plate on top of a specially prepared solid brass surface, producing a non-reflective smoky effect. Nickel plated finishes are perfect for all interior locations but may gradually oxidize over time when fitted externally
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. To remove any effects of natural ageing (oxidisation) and to maintain the original finish, clean with a metal polish.
MBN
Matt Black Nickel
PBN
Polished Black Nickel
A bright black nickel plate on top of a highly polished mirror finish, solid brass surface, producing a reflective smoky effect. Nickel plated finishes are perfect for all interior locations but may gradually oxidize over time when fitted externally.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. To remove any effects of natural ageing (oxidisation) and to maintain the original finish, clean with a metal polish.
PBN
Polished Black Nickel
SNB
Satin Nickel - Bronzed
A satin nickel plated surface given a light bronze patina to produce an aged nickel silver appearance. This is a living finish, intended to oxidize and patina naturally over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition.
SNB
Satin Nickel - Bronzed
AN
Antique Nickel
A satin nickel plated surface given a unique antique patina. This should be considered a living finish, intended to oxidize and patina naturally over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition.
AN
Antique Nickel
AND
Antique Nickel - Distressed
A satin nickel plated surface with a unique antique patina and a final distressing to produce a more rustic appearance. Often known as ‘Antique Pewter’, this is a living finish intended to oxidize and patina naturally over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition.
AND
Antique Nickel - Distressed
GRS
Rose Gold
A 14 carat pure Rose Gold plating on top of a highly polished, mirror finish, solid brass surface.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. Metal polish recommended for gold plating can be used if desired.
GRS
Rose Gold
SP
Polished Silver
92.5% pure sterling silver plate on top of a highly polished, mirror finish, solid brass surface. This is an unlacquered living finish, intended to gradually oxidize and patina over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. Metal polish recommended for silver plate can be used if desired.
SP
Polished Silver
BS
Butlers Silver
92.5% pure sterling silver plate on top of a highly polished, mirror finish, solid brass surface. Lightly oxidized and carefully hand burnished to produce an appearance of ‘well cared for’ vintage silver, as if looked after for centuries by fastidious Butlers. This is an unlacquered living finish, intended to gradually oxidize and patina over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. Metal polish recommended for silver plate can be used if desired.
BS
Butlers Silver
AS
Antique Silver
92.5% pure sterling silver plate on top of a highly polished, mirror finish, solid brass surface. This is then oxidized and lightly hand burnished to produce an antique appearance. An unlacquered living finish, intended to gradually oxidize and patina over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition.
AS
Antique Silver
CHB
Chestnut Bronze
Warm and weathered bronze patina applied to a copper plated, sateen polished solid brass surface producing a soft, slightly reflective, sheen. Treated with a thin beeswax coating for protection during transit and installation. An unlacquered living finish, intended to gradually oxidize and patina over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition.
CHB
Chestnut Bronze
EBB
Ebony Bronze
Dark, almost black, bronze patina applied to a copper plated, sateen polished solid brass surface producing a soft, slightly reflective, sheen. Treated with a thin beeswax coating for protection during transit and installation. An unlacquered living finish, intended to gradually oxidize and patina over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition.
EBB
Ebony Bronze
DMB
Dark Matt Bronze
Dark bronze patina over copper plated, sateen polished solid brass which is then coated with a decorative matt lacquer to give a dark matt appearance
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition.
DMB
Dark Matt Bronze
PK
Polished Copper
Highly polished, pure copper plating on top of a mirror finish solid brass surface, with a high performance electrophoretic lacquer protection. Electrophoretic lacquer offers superior adhesion, durability and corrosion resistance over conventional lacquers.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition.
PK
Polished Copper
PKU
Polished Copper
Highly polished, pure copper plating on top of a mirror finish solid brass surface. Treated with a thin beeswax coating for protection during transit and installation. This is an unlacquered living finish, intended to gradually oxidize and patina over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. To remove the effects of natural ageing (oxidisation) and to maintain the original finish, clean with a metal polish.
PKU
Polished Copper
SK
Satin Copper
Sateen polished, pure copper plating on top of a satin finish solid brass surface, with a high performance electrophoretic lacquer protection. Electrophoretic lacquer offers superior adhesion, durability and corrosion resistance over conventional lacquers.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition.
SK
Satin Copper
SKU
Satin Copper
Sateen polished, pure copper plating on top of a satin finish solid brass surface. Treated with a thin beeswax coating for protection during transit and installation. This is an unlacquered living finish, intended to gradually oxidize and patina over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. To remove the effects of natural ageing (oxidisation) and to maintain the original finish, clean with a metal polish.
SKU
Satin Copper
Solid Bronze
PGA
Polished Solid Bronze - Antiqued
A highly polished, mirror finish solid bronze surface which has been oxidized to produce a beautiful iridescent patina. Treated with a thin beeswax coating for protection during transit and installation. An unlacquered living finish, intended to oxidize and patina naturally over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition.
PGA
Polished Solid Bronze Antiqued
SGA
Satin Solid Bronze - Antiqued
A sateen polished solid bronze surface which has been oxidized to produce a matt antique patina. Treated with a thin beeswax coating for protection during transit and installation. An unlacquered living finish, intended to oxidize and patina naturally over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition.
SGA
Satin Solid Bronze Antiqued
HBG
Hand Burnished Bronze
A highly polished solid bronze surface, skillfully hand burnished to produce an elegant, lightly aged finish. Treated with a thin beeswax coating for protection during transit and installation. This is an unlacquered living finish, intended to oxidize and patina naturally over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. To remove the effects of natural ageing (oxidisation) and to maintain the bright burnished finish clean with a metal polish.
HBG
Hand Burnished Bronze
PGU
Polished Solid Bronze
A highly polished mirror finish, solid bronze surface, treated with a thin beeswax coating for protection during transit and installation. This is an unlacquered living finish, intended to gradually oxidize and patina over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. To remove the effects of natural ageing (oxidisation) and to maintain the original finish, clean with a metal polish.
PGU
Polished Solid Bronze
SGU
Satin Solid Bronze
A sateen polished solid bronze surface, treated with a thin beeswax coating for protection during transit and installation. This is an unlacquered living finish, intended to oxidize and patina naturally over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition. To remove the effects of natural ageing (oxidisation) and to maintain the original finish, clean with a metal polish.
SGU
Satin Solid Bronze
RG
Rustic Solid Bronze
Traditionally produced, unpolished solid bronze surface which has been treated and oxidised to produce a rustic finish. A thin beeswax coating is applied for protection during transit and installation. This is an unlacquered living finish, intended to oxidize and patina naturally over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition.
RG
Rustic Solid Bronze
RGD
Rustic Solid Bronze - Dark
Traditionally produced, unpolished solid bronze surface which has been treated and dark oxidised to produce a rustic finish. A thin beeswax coating is applied for protection during transit and installation. This is an unlacquered living finish, intended to oxidize and patina naturally over time.
An occasional light application of a good quality wax will assist in keeping the finish in good condition.
RGD
Rustic Solid Bronze - Dark
Frank Allart metal finishes and patinas are skillfully created and applied by our experienced craftspeople to the highest possible standards to meet the aspirations of today’s discerning customer. Colour and texture variation is inherent in the creation of hand finished patinas; and once installed, touch, time and environment should lead to gradual wear and oxidization, lending character and elegance.
Lacquer is applied to aid the preservation of the original finish on some products. These finishes are not recommended for use in high traffic areas or external locations as the lacquer will break down prematurely.
Important - In addition to the general care information, please be aware that solvents, cleaning chemicals or abrasive products should not be used on any finish or patina.
Please note: due to the variation in screen technology, the product appearances may vary to the images shown.