Arte Form Finishes
Chrome is a timeless finish that is ever popular.
After the taps are machined the brass is de-greased and a primer of nickel is applied.
Chromium is then applied and finally the taps are machine polished, producing a hard wearing & durable finish.
Polished Nickel is often described as the ultimate warm finish, it is a glossy smooth mirror finish with a slight golden tint.
After the taps have been machined layer upon layer of nickel is applied and then finally polished.
This is exclusively available in our London 1916 range.
The Arte Form Brushed Steel is genuine AISI 316L.
The raw steel is machine brushed to achieve this timeless finish.
Steel is naturally hard wearing and is the only finish that should be used in outdoor, steam, or sauna applications.
The steel is not applied to the base material, it is the material.
Our Matt Black is a solvent free powder coating.
This finish is applied to the tap and then heated to allow the colour to cover the product.
Its durable and hard wearing and the powder used is finger print resistant.
Our Matt White is a solvent free powder coating.
This finish is applied to the tap and then heated to allow the colour to cover the product.
Its durable and hard wearing and the powder used is finger print resistant.
All bathroom products should be cleaned regularly with a warm damp microfiber cloth.
Simple, warm soapy water will keep all your taps looking good for years.
Harsh cleaners will often leave a residue on your bathroom fittings which can gradually reduce the luster and durability.
Click below for our guide on cleaning and maintenance.
Commonly called ‘Living Finishes’ our Polished Brass is mirror polished and left un-lacquered.
This will quickly develop a rich patina.
Different pieces will age quicker than others depending on where they are in the bathroom.
You showering product is covered in water and will age quicker than the basin taps for example.
The original finish can be restored by cleaning with a suitable metal polish.
Commonly called ‘Living Finishes’ our Brushed Brass is cleaned, then machine brushed and left un-lacquered.
This will quickly develop a rich patina.
Different pieces will age quicker than others depending on where they are in the bathroom.
You showering product is covered in water and will age quicker than the basin taps for example.
The original finish can be restored by cleaning with a suitable metal polish.
Watch the video below to illustrate how the natural ‘living’ finish will age.
Keep in mind that your taps will age differently. Spots and blemish marks are a natural part of the aging.
Water will oxidize and leave small dots and marks.
On the brushed brass these can easily be removed with a brushing pad available from Arte Form.
On the Polished brass a suitable metal polish will restore the original finish.
The new Arte Form Satin Range of Finishes uses new, environmentally friendly paints and varnishes to achieve these stunning colours.
After the taps are manufactured from high quality sustainable brass they are cleaned and prepared.
The high tech machines then apply an even coat of specialised varnish to the products.
The products are then allowed to ‘cure’ and the result is a permanent, hard wearing finish.
The bonus is that the finish is finger print resistant.
The new Arte Form Satin Range of Finishes uses new, environmentally friendly paints and varnishes to achieve these stunning colours.
After the taps are manufactured from high quality sustainable brass they are cleaned and prepared.
The high tech machines then apply an even coat of specialised varnish to the products.
The products are then allowed to ‘cure’ and the result is a permanent, hard wearing finish.
The bonus is that the finish is finger print resistant.
The new Arte Form Satin Range of Finishes uses new, environmentally friendly paints and varnishes to achieve these stunning colours.
After the taps are manufactured from high quality sustainable brass they are cleaned and prepared.
The high tech machines then apply an even coat of specialised varnish to the products.
The products are then allowed to ‘cure’ and the result is a permanent, hard wearing finish.
The bonus is that the finish is finger print resistant.
The new Arte Form Satin Range of Finishes uses new, environmentally friendly paints and varnishes to achieve these stunning colours.
After the taps are manufactured from high quality sustainable brass they are cleaned and prepared.
The high tech machines then apply an even coat of specialised varnish to the products.
The products are then allowed to ‘cure’ and the result is a permanent, hard wearing finish.
The bonus is that the finish is finger print resistant.
PVD, or Physical Vapor Deposition, is a process that creates a thin, hard coating on a variety of objects.
The vaporized atoms travel through the vacuum and embed themselves into the object.
They can make objects harder as well as more resistant to wear and corrosion.#
Arteform uses the latest computer-controlled processes to precisely machine the component parts of each product. Traditionally varying levels of lead were added to the brass to aid workability of the raw material. However, Arteform use low lead & lead-free brass inline with the latest U.S. and EU directives. This process results in greatly reduced energy use compared to the traditional methods of casting molten brass. All raw material created from this process is recovered, recycled, and re-used. Arteform also use 316 grade Stainless Steel for use in the FLOW Brushed Steel range.
Click the link below for info on cleaning.
