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Materials & Finishes
We stock our products in the finishes that we feel suit them best. From traditional antiqued metal effects, to bold contemporary paint colours, our products are available in a fantastic variety of hand crafted finishes to perfectly suit your home’s style. ANTIQUED BRASS
A beautiful, natural finish produced by distressing the brass to create a soft patina that is then treated with antiquing solution to speed up the tarnishing process and create a lovely aged look that will darken naturally over time. Antiqued brass is an incredibly versatile finish that works well with any colourway and natural building materials such as brick, stone, plaster or woodwork and looks equally at home in a modern property as it does a period one.
Brass is a natural metal and we cannot guarantee that each piece will be entirely free from flaws or that the finish will be exactly the same from item to item. We feel that this adds to the charm of the product but if you are looking for a uniform finish you may wish to consider one of our painted choices. Our brass products are all non-corrosive, so they are ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.
Free metal swatch available on request.CARE ADVICE
Our antiqued brass is un-lacquered so will continue to develop a darker dull patina over time. This is particularly hastened in harsh outdoor or damper environments. To clean the brass, we recommend buffing it with a clean, lint free soft cloth to remove any dirt or residue.
We always recommend using gloves to install and handle our brass products as some, particularly those with a spun shade, are susceptible to fingerpints. Fingermarks and smudges may be removed by buffing the shade with a lint-free cloth. We do offer a full refinishing service for brass that will restore your product to the same condition it was when it originally left our workshop. Please see our
How To Clean Brass & Copper pages in the Jim Lawrence Knowledge Base for more details.
LACQUERED ANTIQUED BRASS
We have developed this version of our most popular antiqued brass finish specifically for our bathroom accessory collection. We create this traditional look by distressing the brass to bring out the underlying patina and then treating it with an antiquing solution to speed up the natural tarnishing process. We then lightly lacquer each piece with a clear, matt lacquer. This seals the items – preventing unwanted marks to towels and garments. Our brass products are all non-corrosive and ideal for bathroom use.
Free metal swatch available on request.
CARE ADVICE
As this is a lacquered finish it will require no on-going upkeep, however would advise that you simply wipe it over with a clean, lint free, soft cloth from time to time to remove any residual build-up of dust and dirt on the product. POLISHED BRASS
A beautiful natural finish that works well with any colourway indoors and outside and looks equally at home in a contemporary setting as a traditional one. Our polished brass finish creates a classic, bright look that will never date. Our solid brass products are supplied in their natural un-lacquered finish and will tarnish over time. Brass is non corrosive it is suitable for any indoor and outdoor use.
Please note that brass is a natural material and, as such, does not always provide a completely flawless finish. This is one of the reasons why we enjoy working with solid, honest materials and we feel that it adds to the charm of the finished product.
Free metal swatch available on request.CARE ADVICE
As our brass is a natural, untreated product it will deepen down and develop a darker patina over time. If you wish to retain a bright, polished effect we recommend the products are regularly cleaned with brass polish and a soft cloth.
Please see our
Cleaning Brass & Copper pages in the Jim Lawrence Knowledge Base< for more details.
HERITAGE COPPER
We create this traditional look by distressing solid copper to bring out the underlying patina of the metal, then treating it with an antiquing solution to speed up the natural tarnishing process. This produces a beautifully soft, heritage finish.
Copper is an natural metal and, as such, does not always provide a completely flawless finish. We cannot guarentee the finish will be exactly the same from item to item. This is one of the reasons why we enjoy working with solid, honest materials as we feel that it adds to the charm of the finished product, but if you are looking for a uniform finish you may wish to consider one of our painted choices. Our copper products are all non-corrosive, so they are ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.
Free metal swatch available on request.CARE ADVICE
Our Heritage Copper products are created from natural, unlacquered brass and will continue to age and develop a darker dull patina over time in your home. This is particularly hastened in harsh outdoor or damper environments. To clean the copper, we recommend buffing it with a clean, lint free soft cloth to remove any dirt or residue. Some of our heritage copper products, particularly those that have any kind of spun shade, are susceptible to fingerprints if handled without the use of gloves. We always recommend using gloves to install and handle them.
Fingermarks and smudges may be removed by buffing the shade with a damp, lint-free cloth. Please see our guide,
Cleaning Brass & Copper Shades > for more advice.
BEESWAX
A traditional metalworking technique used by craftsmen since Tudor times. We heat each piece of steel until it darkens and then dip the item into hot, natural beeswax. As the beeswax cools and hardens it gives the metal a traditional soft, black finish. As beeswax is a natural finish that reacts with the underlying metal during the forging process, it often has a subtle, slightly mottled patina with undertones of deep grey or ochre.
Beeswax is not waterproof, so will need to be re-waxed occasionally and is not suitable for outdoor or bathroom use.
Free metal swatch available on request.CARE ADVICE
The natural beeswax coating on our products requires some light maintenance as the natural wax seal over the metal work can deteriorate over time. To avoid any unsightly corrosion occurring we advise that you apply a fresh coat of pure natural beeswaxwith a lint free soft cloth every 3 – 6 months. If the natural seal of the wax has perished the product may suffer some oxidisation. In this case you simply rub down the rusted area with a fine wire wool, taking care not to mark the product, and then re seal with a generous layer of natural beeswax.
Please see our How To Clean Beewax Products page in the Jim Lawrence Knowledge Base for more details. NICKEL PLATE
Our nickel finish has a bright, highly reflective, silvery quality that is more akin to chromium than many other 'brushed steel' nickel finishes available elsewhere. Its lustre is created by plating solid brass with highly polished nickel then finishing it with a flash layer of chromium that will ensure a long life.
Nickel is a versatile finish that works well with any colourway and natural building materials such as brick, stone, plaster or woodwork. It looks equally at home in a modern property as it does a period one and being highly reflective, will catch the light more than our painted finishes, so is great to use if you want to make a statement, as it will help draw your eye. Its corrosion free qualities make it an ideal choice for bathrooms. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Free metal swatch available on request.CARE ADVICE
Our nickel finish is simply maintained by regularly wiping over with a slightly damp, soft cloth using a very mild soapy water solution. This will remove any grease spots or smudges on the product. For a more persistent blemishes on your products we suggest using a soft lint free cloth and a small amount of chrome polish.
Please see our Maintaining Metallics pages in the Jim Lawrence Knowledge Base for more details.
POLISHED
A gunmetal painted finish that highlights the natural colour of polished, lacquered iron for an industrial look that suits a contemporary setting. To produce the finish we coat our steel products in a metallic paint that emulates the texture and patina of iron and gives the product great character that looks wonderful with grey or natural colourways and works particularly well with other metallic finishes such as nickel.
A clean, uniform finish, the polished paint is applied with a powder coating process that creates a smooth, hard-wearing surface. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Free metal swatch available on request.CARE ADVICE
As this is a powder coated painted finish it will require no on-going upkeep, however we would advise that you simply wipe it over with a clean, lint free, soft cloth from time to time to remove any residual build-up of dust and dirt on the product.
Please see our
Caring For Painted Products pages in the
Jim Lawrence Knowledge Base for more details.
MATT BLACK
A clean uniform finish that looks fantastic in any contemporary or traditional interior and works well with natural building materials like brick, stone, wood and plaster. To achieve it, the paint is applied with a powder coating process that creates a smooth, hard-wearing surface. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Free metal swatch available on request.CARE ADVICE
As this is a powder coated painted finish it will require no on-going upkeep, however we would advise that you simply wipe it over with a clean, lint free, soft cloth from time to time to remove any residual build-up of dust and dirt on the product.
Please see our Caring For Painted Products pages in the Jim Lawrence Knowledge Base for more details. CLAY
A calm, neutral shade with light grey undertones, ideal for creating a country house feel, indoors and out. The paint is applied with a powder coating process that creates a smooth hard-wearing surface. It is the perfect colour for a neutral or – due to its putty-like grey flecks – to soften a grey scheme.
Free metal swatch available on request. CARE ADVICE
As this is powder coated painted finish it will require no on-going upkeep, however would advise that you simply wipe it over with a clean, lint free, soft cloth from time to time to remove any residual build-up of dust and dirt on the product.
Please see our Caring For Painted Products pages in the Jim Lawrence Knowledge Base for more details. SLATE GREY
This semi-gloss, deep grey, verging on black paint finish is is bang up to date and will bring a touch of urban chic, or loft-style living, to your interior. It is achieved with a powder coating process that creates a smooth, hard-wearing surface with a uniform gloss finish that can be used indoors and out.
Free metal swatch available on request. CARE ADVICE
As this is powder coated painted finish it will require no on-going upkeep, however would advise that you simply wipe it over with a clean, lint free, soft cloth from time to time to remove any residual build-up of dust and dirt on the product.
Please see our Caring For Painted Products pages in the Jim Lawrence Knowledge Base for more details. PLAIN IVORY
A subtle and versatile powder coated paint finish in a delicate, creamy warm-white that is ideal for creating a modern country house feel and is suitable for both internal and external fittings.
Free metal swatch available on request. CARE ADVICE
As this is powder coated painted finish it will require no on-going upkeep, however would advise that you simply wipe it over with a clean, lint free, soft cloth from time to time to remove any residual build-up of dust and dirt on the product.
Please see our Caring For Painted Products pages in the Jim Lawrence Knowledge Base for more details. OLD IVORY
A vintage French finish that gives products a relaxed, slightly distressed, shabby chic country house feel. We first prime and then paint each piece with our matt plain ivory finish and then a hint of gold is applied by our artisan craftsmen to give it its antiqued effect. For indoor use only.
Free metal swatch available on request.CARE ADVICE
As this is a delicate, hand finished paint effect. We would recommend light dusting only with a clean, lint free cloth.
Please see our Caring For Painted Products pages in the Jim Lawrence Knowledge Base for more details.
OLD GOLD
A beautiful, dull old gold finish that gives an historic 'painterly' look akin to antique gilding and creates a subtle sense of luxury. To create it, we first paint our forged iron products in matt black and overlay it with old gold to give it its deep gold appearance. Each piece is then touched up in matt black by hand to bring out the details and create a deeper, richer look. For indoor use only.
Free metal swatch available on request.CARE ADVICE
As this is a delicate, hand finished paint effect we would only recommend only lightly dusting with a clean lint free cloth.
Please see our
Caring For Painted Products pages in the
Jim Lawrence Knowledge Base for more details.
MERCURY
Mercury is a light grey, gloss finish that works particularly well in a contemporary interior and with other metal finishes such as our polished or nickel. To create it we apply multiple layers of mercury paint over a black base coat to create a deep, lustrous, metallic finish. Suitable for indoor use only.
Free metal swatch available on request.CARE ADVICE
As this is painted metal finish it will require no on-going upkeep, however would advise that you simply wipe it over with a clean, lint free, soft cloth from time to time to remove any residual build-up of dust and dirt on the product.
SHAKER GREEN
A painted soft green bringing a welcoming French country feel into your home & garden. Our painted finishes have a clean, uniform look that is produced when the paint is applied in a powder coating process that creates a smooth, hard-wearing surface that will suit any modern or period home. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
Free metal swatch available on request. CARE ADVICE
As this is powder coated painted finish it will require no on-going upkeep, however would advise that you simply wipe it over with a clean, lint free, soft cloth from time to time to remove any res idual build-up of dust and dirt on the product.
DUCK EGG BLUE
A fun, fresh painted finish which, when paired with florals, gives a lovely shabby-chic feel. The paint is applied with a powder coating process that creates a smooth hard-wearing surface.
Free metal swatch available on request. CARE ADVICE
As this is powder coated painted finish it will require no on-going upkeep, however would advise that you simply wipe it over with a clean, lint free, soft cloth from time to time to remove any residual build-up of dust and dirt on the product.
Please see our
Caring For Painted Products pages in the
Jim Lawrence Knowledge Base for more details.
BLUE
Adding a pastel blue to your colour scheme brings a sense of serenity to your home. Our pastel blue piant creates a cool, calming effect that blends well with grey and blue tones or contrasts wonderfully with neutrals. The paint is applied with a powder coating process that creates a smooth hard-wearing surface.
Free metal swatch available on request. CARE ADVICE
As this is powder coated painted finish it will require no ongoing up-keep, however would advise that you simply wipe it over with a clean, lint free, soft cloth from time to time to remove any residual build-up of dust and dirt on the product.
Please see our
Caring For Painted Products pages in the
Jim Lawrence Knowledge Base for more details.