Metal Finishes
A Guide to Our Metalwork Finishes
Five Families of Finish
The finish you choose shapes how your metalwork looks, how it performs and how it can be installed. At Thomas Brenton, we offer five families of finish: standard, sprayed, plated, bronze and brass, and specialist.
01
Standard
Powder coating — durable, clean and even.
02
Sprayed
Hand applied in a thin coat, with a subtle texture.
03
Plated
Brass or nickel electroplated onto steel.
04
Bronze & Brass
Patinas on solid bronze and brass only.
05
Specialist
Hand-applied bronze and brass paint finishes.
Standard Finishes
Powder coating is our most common finish, and the one we call our standard finish. It gives a durable, clean and even coat, applied in a thick layer. It suits single spindles, furniture, and interior and exterior metalwork such as gates, railings and balustrades. Once coated, the finish can’t be welded or ground without being compromised, so it is unsuitable where welding is needed on site. Read more in our finishes guide.
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Avon Black
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Bushy Bronze
Standard Finish -
Frensham Brass
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Greystoke Black
Standard Finish -
Kinmel Bronze
Standard Finish -
Knole Black
Standard Finish -
Marsh Black
Standard Finish -
Northam Brass
Standard Finish -
Sherwood Bronze
Standard Finish -
Sutton Black
Standard Finish
Specialist Finishes for Cast Iron Spindles
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Blenheim Bronze
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Holland Brass
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Wentworth Bronze
Specialist Finish
Bronze and Brass Finishes
These patinas are applied only to solid bronze and solid brass – the only truly authentic brass and bronze finishes available. They suit interior and exterior use, including wet environments, coastal properties and marine settings such as yachts.
Our signature metal finishes are applied by careful and devoted hands, using traditional finishing methods that have been passed down through the centuries – natural variations can occur. They are available on all our solid brass products.
Specifying a Finish
Choosing the Right Finish
We strongly recommend speaking with one of our project consultants before specifying any of these finishes. They will make sure your choice meets your project’s specific requirements and performance expectations.
| Finish | Substrate | Interior / Exterior | Site Touch-Up | Key Consideration |
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| 01Standard(powder coat) | Steel, incl. galvanised | Both | Not easily | Made in component form; no welding or grinding after coating |
| 02Sprayed | Steel | Both | Yes | Thin coat; very matt sheen; slight texture |
| 03Plated | Mainly steel; other metals possible | Interior | Ask our team | Size limited by plating tank |
| 04Bronze & brass | Solid bronze and brass only | Both, incl. wet and coastal | Ask our team | The only authentic brass and bronze finish |
| 05Specialist | Steel and cast iron | Interior; exterior with clear coat | Applied after installation | Clear coat may reduce depth of finish externally |
Contact us to request samples and discuss your project requirements.
Our friendly team are only a call away to advise on how to specify the best finish for your metalwork.