Living Finishes

Designer: Jennifer Bunsa | Photographer: Nicole Franzen

Living Finishes

The authenticity of a living finish elevates any space, imbuing it with time-honored richness. Whether you let it deepen to an old-world patina or stay bright and polished, the right finish lends a room boundless depth and character.

Designer: Tamara Magel | Photographer: Rikki Snyder

The 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.

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THE 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 below

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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 below

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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 below

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*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