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Marbled Copper Finish FAQ's

Marbled Copper Hardware

 

Welcome to our Marbled Copper Finish FAQ page! Here, you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our marbled copper finish. If you need more information or would like to see examples of this finish on our products, be sure to check out our Finishes Document, which contains a wide range of additional finishes information and imagery.

Marbled Copper Finish Commonly Asked Questions

It is a type of surface finish that is created by heat-treating copper. Heating the material brings out a range of bright and vivid colours in the material. This finish is then coated with a number of coats of marine-grade lacquer to protect the appearance from tarnish and to freeze the marbled appearance. For more information, please see our marbled copper information sheet. 

Use a soft cloth and soapy water. Avoid using abrasive materials or harsh chemicals. Please see our lacquered care sheet for further information on the cleaning and care of high polish items. 

Yes, a marbled lacquered finish is suitable for both indoor and outdoor showers. We apply multiple layers of hard-wearing lacquer to minimise tarnish. 

Yes, marbled finishes are safe for use in drinking water applications.

No, once an item has been coated in a protective lacquer, it no longer retains the naturally anti-bacterial properties of natural copper and brass. 

Yes, our copper marbled finishes are coated in multiple coats of marine-grade, hardwearing lacquer. This helps protect the copper from tarnish and gradual wear. We do however suggest avoid using abrasive cleaning cloths on items to prevent the possibility of scratching away this protective coating. 

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