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Plating, Patina and Powder Coat: How Metal Finishes Are Applied

Metal finishes are applied in different ways: polishing and brushing change the surface mechanically, antiquing darkens it, lacquer seals it, chrome is electroplated and powder coat is baked on iron.

Chrome vs Brass: How to Mix Metal Finishes in One Room

Pair one hero metal with one supporting metal, repeat each at least twice, and keep the shapes consistent. Warm brass and cool chrome look best when each has a clear job.

Lacquered vs Unlacquered Brass: How Each One Ages

Lacquered brass has a clear protective coat that slows tarnish and needs less care. Unlacquered brass develops a patina over time and can be polished back to brightness whenever you choose.

Burnished, Polished and Brushed Brass: A Finish Guide

Polished brass is mirror-bright and shows fingerprints, brushed brass has a soft satin grain that hides marks, burnished brass has a deeper mellow tone, and antique brass is darkened in the recesse...

Custom Finishes: Choosing Polished, Brushed, Antique or Powder Coat for Your Product Line

Choose two or three finishes that suit your customer and room: polished for formal shine, brushed for a fingerprint-friendly satin, burnished for mellow warmth, antique for repoussé detail, chrome ...