A Contemporary Declaration: Explore Finot
Designer: Jennifer Bunsa
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Photographer: Nicole Franzen
Designer: Tamara Magel
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Photographer: Rikki SnyderThe Power of Patina
Many Waterworks products are crafted with living finishes — an important choice that honors the beauty of the materials we use. They'll naturally develop a patina, preserving their essence and strength while absorbing the ambiance around them to grow ever more captivating. Environmental variables such as humidity levels and the frequency of contact with the finish can expedite the natural progression of patina formation.
R.W. Atlas Lavatory Faucet in Nickel
Designer: Studio Revolution
Photographer: Thomas Kuoh
Henry Lavatory Faucet in Dark Brass
Designer: Angus Reid Projects
Photographer: Jonathan Bond
If you like the look of patina, simply let your metal finish be. You can always polish it back to its original state.
LEARN MORETHE WORLD OF NICKEL FINISHES
Nickel
A warm-toned metal that elevates all design aesthetics. Left to patina over time, this finish will gradually transform into a silvery, less reflective look. Polish regularly to help maintain its original bright shiny finish.
See the patina process over time belowTHE WORLD OF NICKEL FINISHES
Burnished Nickel
A softly reflective, hand-burnished gray metal with beautiful highlights. It gradually takes on a warm patina similar to vintage silver. Avoid polishing to preserve the finish’s subtle brush lines.
See the patina process over time belowTHE WORLD OF NICKEL FINISHES
Matte Nickel
An elegant matte gray with visible brush lines, ideal for creating a tonal look in any setting. Over time, this stain-resistant finish may slightly deepen in tone and should not be polished.
See the patina process over time belowTHE WORLD OF NICKEL FINISHES
Dark Nickel
A rich, sophisticated finish with a warm, subtle sheen. While most finishes darken with age, this Waterworks exclusive tends to become shinier and needs little attention to keep its original appearance.
See the patina process over time below
The World of Brass Finishes
Brass
Traditional, nostalgic and a design market favorite, brass begins as a polished, highly reflective surface and patinates over time, taking on lush texture and color variations that make each piece unique. A quick polish will restore its original shine.
See the patina process over time belowThe World of Brass Finishes
Burnished Brass
A warm metal with a velvety gleam, created through an exclusive hand-burnishing process. This finish evolves to a slightly richer, darker tone. Avoid polishing to preserve its subtle brush lines.
See the patina process over time belowThe World of Brass Finishes
Vintage Brass
A proprietary natural antiquing process gives this finish its deep undertones and mellow heirloom effect. Over time, its color will soften further. Avoid polishing to protect the oxidized outer layer of the finish.
See the patina process over time belowThe World of Brass Finishes
Dark Brass
An oxidized, dark earth-toned metal with subtle highlights that with time will reveal richer, brighter hints of brass. Wax as needed to maintain this finish’s original appearance and avoid polishing.
See the patina process over time below
The World of Elemental Finishes
Chrome
With its cool, bright tones, this electroplated mirror finish suits any design aesthetic. It's also highly resistant to staining and shows little to no tonal changes with standard use.
See the patina process over time belowThe World of Elemental Finishes
Copper
A striking rosy mirror finish often used in kitchen and bar applications. Quick to patinate, darker brown tones and shades of verdigris will emerge. If desired, its original brilliance is easy to maintain with routine polishing.
See the patina process over time belowThe World of Elemental Finishes
Gold
A warm, shiny finish reminiscent of fine jewelry. While highly stain-resistant, this soft, delicate metal will gradually deepen in tone.
See the patina process over time belowThe World of Elemental Finishes
Matte Gold
A traditional hand-burnished metal with visible brush lines and a subtle gleam. One of our most stain-resistant finishes, matte gold generally ages evenly and will slightly darken with time and use.
See the patina process over time below
*Other than wiping away water spots, cleaners were not used on the faucets photographed above to capture the natural patina process over time. You can control the level of patina that is right for you by how often you care for your metal. Cleaning and polishing frequency, plus environmental factors like humidity and hardness of water, will affect the aging process of each metal differently. No two pieces will patina evenly or exactly the same way.
Care & Cleaning
Our After Care Kit can restore Nickel, Brass and Chrome to their original lustrous state. To help maintain other finishes, hand-polish them regularly and follow our general cleaning guidelines.
AFTER CARE KIT
PERFECTLY PATINATED
Get inspired by the beauty of our metal finishes and how they perfectly patinate over time.
