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Crawley Road, Wood Green
London, N22 6AH, UK

+44 (0)208 888 3461
sales@barberwilsons.co.uk
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Barber Wilsons & Co Ltd
Crawley Road, Wood Green
London, N22 6AH, UK

+44 (0)208 888 3461
sales@barberwilsons.co.uk
Barber Wilsons Barber Wilsons By appointment to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II manufacturer of kitchen & bathroom taps & mixers Barber Wilsons & CO. Ltd. London
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    barber wilsons living finish

‘LIVING’ FINISHES

Over time living finishes can tarnish, patinate and expose base colours. The change in appearance will depend upon the environment and conditions in which products are kept and used. All non-brass finishes are plated over the highest quality solid brass, and while we believe the quality of our finishes is superior, no product can be guaranteed to keep the original factory finish. What we can guarantee is that both our unlacquered and waxed living finishes create a beautiful patina, loved by customers who want an aged or ‘vintage’ look.

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‘ESTABLISHED’ FINISHES

Over time, established finishes change subtly in appearance but if cleaning instructions are followed, they will retain a sharp and pristine appearance.

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All finishes

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    PB
    Polished brass

    Polished Brass matures naturally over time ​as a thin layer of the metal oxidises and tarnishes the surface​. Treatment of a living finish is down to personal taste; some prefer to maintain a bright shiny finish, others favour an aged appearance.

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    Brushed brass

    Brushed Brass is unlacquered and hand brushed, creating a modern look that is a popular choice within the range. Over time, this finish will mark and develop a characterful patina.

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  • barber wilsons matt bronze
    WB
    Weathered bronze

    Weathered Bronze ​is a deeper colour in tone that lightens over time to a rich antique bronze. With regular use and cleaning, areas of high contact such as handles and edges will lighten to expose undertones of copper, creating a beautiful and distinct lustre.​

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  • barber wilsons weathered bronze
    MB
    Matt Bronze

    Matt Bronze is an antique finish, created by galvanic oxidation of the brass. The ageing process allows the natural brass base to show through the darker coated surface, exposing attractive lighter tones.

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    BLK
    Matt Black

    Matt Black ​is created by applying deep layers of pigment-rich minerals by hand to create a silky-smooth surface. Regular cleaning with a mild soap and a soft cloth will maintain the original appearance.​

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  • barber wilsons polished nickel
    PN
    Polished nickel

    All of our polished finishes are unlacquered. Their final appearance is bright and highly polished, and if properly cleaned and maintained over time, products will retain a factory finish condition. ​With the exclusion of Chrome, the finishes in this range may deepen very slightly in colour over a long period of time. ​Please note that Polished Gold and Inca finishes are some of the softest, so additional care needs to be taken when cleaning these products.​

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  • barber wilsons brushed nickel
    BNI
    Brushed nickel

    Brushed Nickel ​is ​h​and dipped with a double nickel deposit, then hand brushed to create a rich matt finish, enabling the hue of the nickel to have warm depth and substance.​

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  • barber wilsons satin nickel
    SN
    Satin nickel

    Satin Nickel built up of a satin nickel base, followed with a nickel finish application. Hand dipped to enhance the hue of the metal, this finish has real depth and warmth.​

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  • barber wilsons polished copper
    PCO
    Polished copper

    All of our polished finishes are unlacquered. Their final appearance is bright and highly polished, and if properly cleaned and maintained over time, products will retain a factory finish condition. ​With the exclusion of Chrome, the finishes in this range may deepen very slightly in colour over a long period of time. ​Please note that Polished Gold and Inca finishes are some of the softest, so additional care needs to be taken when cleaning these products.​

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  • barber wilsons brushed copper
    BCO
    Brushed copper

    Brushed Copper ​products are ​hand finished before undergoing hand brushing, creating a luxurious feel to the touch. Lighter and softer in colour to its polished family, over time the product’s surface will deepen in colour.​

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  • barber wilsons satin copper
    SCO
    Satin copper

    Satin Copper a hand dipped satin nickel base followed with a copper finish application, ​Satin Copper is a warm, modern industrial finish.​

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  • barber wilsons brushed chrome
    BCH
    Brushed chrome

    Brushed Chrome ​finished with a chrome plate topcoat, undergoes a hand brushing process to create a cool industrial look.​

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    PCH
    Polished chrome

    All of our polished finishes are unlacquered. Their final appearance is bright and highly polished, and if properly cleaned and maintained over time, products will retain a factory finish condition. ​With the exclusion of Chrome, the finishes in this range may deepen very slightly in colour over a long period of time. ​Please note that Polished Gold and Inca finishes are some of the softest, so additional care needs to be taken when cleaning these products.​

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  • barber wilsons satin chrome
    SCH
    Satin chrome

    Satin Chrome is created by layering a soft matt chrome finish over a chrome base. The final finish offers a cool tone with real depth and richness. Satin Chrome products will retain a clean look.​

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  • barber wilsons polished gold
    PG
    Polished Gold

    All of our polished finishes are unlacquered. Their final appearance is bright and highly polished, and if properly cleaned and maintained over time, products will retain a factory finish condition. ​With the exclusion of Chrome, the finishes in this range may deepen very slightly in colour over a long period of time. ​Please note that Polished Gold and Inca finishes are some of the softest, so additional care needs to be taken when cleaning these products.​

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  • barber wilsons brushed gold
    BG
    Brushed gold

    Brushed Gold ​is ​hand polished brassware, dipped in an initial nickel deposit before being hand brushed. The final stage is the build-up of gold deposit to create a luxurious finish that will slowly deepen in colour over time.​

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  • barber wilsons polished inca
    PI
    Polished inca

    All of our polished finishes are unlacquered. Their final appearance is bright and highly polished, and if properly cleaned and maintained over time, products will retain a factory finish condition. ​With the exclusion of Chrome, the finishes in this range may deepen very slightly in colour over a long period of time. ​Please note that Polished Gold and Inca finishes are some of the softest, so additional care needs to be taken when cleaning these products.​

    Refer to maintenance
  • barber wilsons brushed inca
    BI
    Brushed inca

    Brushed Inca ​this is achieved through a multi-layered build-up of hand brushing to give a warm tone that will slowly deepen in colour over time. A great option to the living finishes, offering the same appearance but with little change over time.

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Care and maintenance

POLISHED BRASS

Should a customer wish to maintain the highly polished appearance, regular maintenance with the metal cleaner Brasso would have the most affect. With care and effort they will be able to maintain the high gloss finish enjoyed from new. Never be tempted to use abrasive solutions or materials for cleaning purposes. When limescale needs to be removed a proprietary limescale remover should be applied, ensuring that the manufacturers guidelines are adhered to. Avoid leaving the solution on the product over the instructed timescale as this can cause damage to the finish. To maintain the polished shiny finish, clean with Brasso and a soft cloth, a light covering and polishing with beeswax will reduce the rate of patina.

 

BRUSHED BRASS

Customers should note that this natural finish will oxidise, tarnish, mark and patinate quickly. Should a customer wish to maintain the original brushed matt finish, they must consider that they will need to devote time to maintaining the product. When maintaining the product with a Scotch Bright cleaning pad, with care and effort the client will be able to keep the clean looking, brushed brass finish; ensure that when gently using the Scotch Bright pad that one follows the same brushed direction as the existing brush marks. Please be mindful when considering purchasing the special brushed brass finish, the likelihood is it will tarnish unevenly, with a variety of colours coming from the product.

 

ALL OTHER FINISHES

To maintain the original appearance these finishes should be gently washed with warm soapy water and then dried with a soft non-abrasive cloth. When limescale needs to be removed a proprietary limescale remover should be applied, ensuring that the manufacturers guidelines are adhered to. Avoid leaving the solution on the product over the instructed timescale as this can cause damage to the finish (shower roses may need to be de-scaled on a more regular basis, to avoid the holes blocking, especially in hard water areas). Never be tempted to apply abrasive solutions to the finish for cleaning or any other reason, including limescale removal as this can cause damage to the finish.

Other factors that may contribute to the evolution of the finish are humidity and sunlight, clients are urged to give careful consideration to the live nature of these product.

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Barber Wilsons & Co Ltd
Crawley Road, Wood Green
London, N22 6AH, UK

+44 (0)208 888 3461
sales@barberwilsons.co.uk

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PO Box 1236, Roanoke Avenue
Riverhead, New York, 11901, USA

+1 800 727 6317
sjenkinson@barberwilsons.co.uk
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