All about brass
Pictured is the iconic 814 Low Level cistern in polished solid brass from Thomas
Crapper which
retails at £2,915 including VAT. The
cistern is hand-made in Britain with each one taking up to five hours of
polishing to achieve the ideal surface finish.
Where can brass be used in the bathroom and what do you need to know?
Brass is one of the oldest materials used in bathrooms and can be used almost anywhere - with care and attention.If the finish is natural brass - an unlacquered finish - it will need polishing and buffing regularly if you want to keep its lustrous shine. Natural brass can be left to patina down over time. Without polishing or surface care the shiny surface will develop its own character depending upon the environment.
When buying brass products, or products described as brass, always check whether they are actual brass, or brass-plated and whetherthey havebeen lacquered or unlacquered (sometimes called live or living brass). Lacquered or plated brass finishes may cause problems over time as the lacquer or plating can be removed or damaged by cleaning. This can lead to spotting or an uneven surface and can be difficult to rectify. Natural brass, however,can always be returned to a beautifullypolishedfinish with the use of a brass cleaner and a little elbow grease.
Do they come in different
shades, different qualities, will it patina, etc?
Brass is an alloy of copper
and zinc and the different levels of each material may lead to slight
differences in shading. The differences are mainly down to the use of the
material, whether it will it be cast or bent, the different amount of elements
can affect the use.
Pictured is theMarlborough cloakroom basinwithtapsin polished brass. The taps retail at £405 inc. VAT, while the basin shown retails £465 inc. VAT.
For further information on Thomas Crapper and its range of brass products, please visitwww.thomas-crapper.com
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