Warranty: months labor, 12 months part s.Īll orders and returns within the continental US ship FREE! For complete details, please click here. The brass finish on this faucet may patina slightly with time. Inspired by utility sink faucets of the past, this unlaquered brass deck mount faucet is designed with a short spout reach to fit perfectly in an antique sink. Avoid keeping them in high humidity, and do not use newspaper, he advises, which has acidic ink that will cause oxidation.Single Hole Lever Handle Deck Mount 6-inch Arched Spout Kitchen Faucet The left side is as it appeared when pulled from the acid. The right side of the pull has been rubbed with this scrap of Scotchbrite pad. Cassano suggests stowing brass trays, bowls or tumblers in flannel bags, such as those made to protect sterling silver, or wrapping them in acid-free tissue paper before sealing them in plastic bags. To simulate the built-up effect of the Lebus hardware, I rubbed the surface of the plate in strategic places. Some chemicals can be caustic and must be used with care. You can use chemicals or more eco-friendly methods. Whatever your preference, you should store your treasured objects properly to prevent them from oxidizing so much that they practically become black. There are actually several ways to get that gorgeous brown patina on your copper or brass. One person’s patina is another’s tarnish. How you view aging brass depends on your taste. Our Oil Rubbed Bronze will patina over time such as taking on highlights in. The fumes from the paint will quicken the patination process. The popular finishes (Polished Chrome, Polished Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze and.
Another trick, says Cassano, is to place an open can of traditional latex paint next to the unlacquered-brass item in an enclosed area for at least 24 hours. To accelerate this process, he recommends placing the item in hot water, which speeds up the oxidation. Left on its own without any intervention, unlacquered brass will begin to darken in about a month and will continue to take on a deeper patina with age and use, says Jamie Gregg of Colonial Bronze in Torrington, Connecticut.
#Unlacquered brass patina Patch#
As always, test on a small patch of your brass item before applying the paint stripper, and consult a professional before removing lacquer from any large or valuable piece. Brush it on evenly to remove all kinds of clear coating. To do so, Cassano recommends a paint-stripper paste like Klean-Strip ($23 a gallon, ). The tarnish cannot be properly cleaned off unless you get rid of the existing lacquer. Or urethane) preserves a shiny finish and eliminates the need for polish, but it doesn’t wear evenly, resulting in blotches of tarnished metal against the bright lacquered parts. The clear coating (made of lacquer, epoxy. Worn-away lacquer may be to blame for brass’ formerly bad rap. Lacquered-brass items, meanwhile, should be cleaned with a soft cloth, mild dishwashing soap and tepid water.
The beauty is in the ageing process which takes place naturally and creates a unique patina.
Test on a small area first, advises Cassano. This is raw brass unlacquered that is shiny at first after being hand polished. Stronger, more abrasive cleaners, like Brasso ($3 for 8 oz., ), are best used on heavily oxidized pieces. For basic maintenance and to make unlacquered brass shine without stripping away the patina, Anthony Cassano of Greenwich Metal, in Stamford, Connecticut, recommends using polish-soaked cloths, such as Cape Cod Metal-polishing Cloths ($20 for 12, ). Unlacquered Natural Brass Single Hole Deck Mount 6-inch Arched Spout Faucet w/ Lever. I polish my brass pieces about once a year every three years, I have them professionally cleaned.
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