What Is PVD Polished Brass
What is PVD Brass?
PVD stands for Physical Vapour Deposition and is a process where metal surfaces such as brass door handles and letter plates are placed inside a vacuum chamber and coated in a thin layer of molecules of hard-wearing metals such as Zirconium. This layer of hard-wearing molecules is so strong it stops the brass from tarnishing.
Brass itself is a non-ferrous, red metal that is an alloy of copper and zinc. The brass being non-ferrous means it will not rust, making it ideal for both internal and external applications
What does PVD stand for?
PVD stands for Physical Vapour Deposition.
What is the PVD Brass finish
PVD is a process where metal surfaces such as brass door handles and letter plates are placed inside a vacuum chamber and coated in a thin layer of molecules of hard-wearing metals such as Zirconium. This layer of hard-wearing molecules is so strong it stops the brass from tarnishing.
What colour is PVD Brass?
PVD brass is a rich golden colour that produces a very high mirror-like shine. PVD is very similar to polished brass in this respect, but the PVD has a slightly richer hue. The PVD colour can vary slightly between manufacturers depending on how much the product has been coated and the base material.
Are PVD Polished Brass products made from real brass?
Most of the PVD polished brass products we supply are made from a base material of stainless steel. Examples include hinges , locks and latches.
What are the advantages of PVD Polished Brass over regular Polished Brass?
The PVD door furniture is ideal for areas where regular polished brass items would tarnish quickly such as:
- Costal areas
- Public buildings such as offices and hospitality projects.
- General external areas such as front doors
The PVD can withstand the salt in the air when living by the sea, the moisture and acidity from people’s hands in public buildings, and when fitted in normal external conditions, it will withstand the pollution in the air and the acidity in the rain.
It is worth noting that while the finish of the item (the polished brass) is protected by the PVD process, the mechanisms and springs inside the item are not. For PVD Brass items fitted in harsh conditions, you should keep mechanisms and springs well-greased and oiled.
How to clean PVD Polished Brass
One of the main benefits of PVD Brass items is that they are virtually maintenance-free and are guaranteed not to tarnish. Some companies recommend cleaning the products every couple of months to remove deposits of dirt and fingerprints; this is best done with warm soapy water. For stubborn marks, white spirit can be used. As with any metal finish, the more regularly the item is cleaned, the longer it will last and the nicer it will look.
Our top PVD Polished Brass Products
Our top PVD Polished Brass products consist of:
- Bathroom mortice lock
- 3 Lever Horizontal Mortice Sash Lock - For Use With Door Knobs - 127mm or 152mm Deep Case - PVD Brass
- Double sprung tubular latch
- Grade 14 Polymer bearing hinges
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