Traditional Range - a guide to our product finishes

Beeswax Finish - (For Internal Use Only)

All the products with this finish are treated with a special wax, imparting a subtle matt richness to the metal. This gives excellent protection where products are fitted internally and maintained. The wax coating will, over time, become worn away to reveal the natural looking, hand forged metal, but can be coated again with maintenance wax to bring it back to its original glory.

Black Finish - (For Internal or External Use)

This finish provides an attractive, durable and corrosion resistant coating which will last for many years. Extremely low maintenance option for interior and exterior ironmongery and also resists moisture for use in bathrooms and damp conditions. If used externally or in high moisture areas mechanical components will require the occasional oiling. This finish is first treated with a zinc plate to stop corrosion and then powder coated.

Pewter Patina Finish - (For Internal or External Use)

This finish is elegant and beautifully highlights the texture of the steel. Stylish and modern, it is equally suited to a new home as well as a period property. It has excellent anti-corrosion properties and externally requires no more than a cleaning with a damp cloth and may require the occasional oiling.

Bronze Finish - (For Internal or External Use)

This range is coated with a permanent bronze finish and is completely weatherproof. The coating will not wear, will always look at its best for years to come, has excellent anti-corrosion properties and externally requires no more than a cleaning with a damp cloth and may require the occasional oiling.

Wenlock Range - a guide to our product finishes

Polished Brass Finish - (For Internal or External Use)

All of our Polished Brass products are cast from solid brass and have an excellent quality which have been manufactured to the highest standards. The finish is unlacquered, will tarnish naturally and therefore would need to be treated with a brass polish to maintain and protect the item. Over time the brass will acquire a darker, more aged patina if not maintained with polish.

Antique Brass Finish - (For Internal or External Use)

The Antique Brass finish has been treated to speed up the natural tarnishing process which produces the antique feel of the product. The finish is unlacquered, will tarnish naturally and therefore the aged patina will become darker with time. Cast from solid, quality natural brass to produce a quality product.

Iron Finish - (For Internal or External Use)

The products in the Iron range show off the natural beauty and texture of the metal, they are protected from weather and high moisture areas by a clear powder coating process which also gives it its colour. This finish provides an attractive, durable and corrosion resistant coating which will last for many years.

Natural Textured Finish - (For Internal Use Only)

A natural cast iron, finished with a clear matt lacquer which produces a beautifully textured look and feel. These products are only intended for internal use or when used in a protected area like in an enclosed porch.

Natural Smooth Finish - (For Internal Use Only)

A Natural finish which has been cast and polished to a very smooth, tactile finish. Covered in a matt lacquer to provide a protective coating. This finish is intended for internal use only.

Black Finish - (For Internal or External Use)

This finish provides an attractive, durable and corrosion resistant coating which will last for many years. Extremely low maintenance option for interior and exterior ironmongery and also resists moisture for use in bathrooms and damp conditions. If used externally or in high moisture areas mechanical components will require the occasional oiling. This finish is first treated with a zinc plate to stop corrosion and then powder coated.

Rosewood Finish - (For Internal or External Use)

Our Rosewood products are strong and heavy with a richly hued reddish colour and much darker veining. Can be polished or waxed to maintain the vibrance of the wood and to give overall protection from use. Can be used internally, externally or in high moisture areas but must be maintained to get the best out of the finish.

Ebony Finish - (For Internal or External Use)

The Ebony finish on our products have a rich, dark look and feel for a very distinctive quality. It has a very high density and fine texture which gives a very smooth finish. Can be polished or waxed to maintain the vibrance of the wood and to give overall protection from use. Can be used internally, externally or in high moisture areas but must be maintained to get the best out of the finish.

General Maintenance

As with any ironmongery on today’s market there are general maintenance tips that can be used to keep your products at their best.

With all our products, when used externally, any moving parts my require the occasional oiling and the finish may also need a wipe down with a damp cloth but nothing more. Always use the products we recommend, for external use, otherwise you may encounter a degradation of the lacquer/wax finish. Our internal finishes aren’t recommended for external use but can still be used, if desired, in an enclosed or protected area, like a porch but you may need to reapply an extra coating of wax (beeswax finish only) and you may encounter some rusting issues if not totally protected.

When choosing the Beeswax finish, sometimes because of temperature changes, your product might have a slight white bloom when opening the packaging. We recommend you buff it with a soft cloth, this will restore the finish. However, mild steel or malleable iron, which are the two materials we forge, when fitted in damp bathrooms or wet properties, have the potential to exhibit surface rust. If surface rust does occur rub with wire wool and apply maintenance wax with a rag or brush. The maintenance wax will restore the finish and afford protection.

Please make sure all plaster is fully dry before fitting any of our ironmongery.

Some of our finishes (Polished & Antique Brass) will naturally tarnish and produce a darker, aged patina over time and would therefore need to be treated with a brass polish to maintain and protect the item.

Our wooden finishes can also be polished or waxed to maintain the vibrance of the wood and to give protection from general usage.

All of our finishes will last for many years to come but, as with anything, the more you look after something the better it looks!