Care & Cleaning

Description of Finish

Polished Chrome is a durable finish comprised of a layer of chrome plating over a layer of nickel, laid onto the solid brass that has been polished to a high sheen. Polished Chrome has a silver tone that tends to the cooler side of the colour spectrum. This stable finish does not tarnish.

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty

Cleaning

Pat dry after use to avoid hard water spots. Clean using liquid soap and water or a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar. Do not soak the fixture in the vinegar solution or allow the vinegar solution to soak on the finish.

Maintaining

Polish by applying Simichrome Polishing paste and then buff out with a clean soft cloth. Protect by applying Flitz Polish or Bruno’s Faucet Wax.

Outside Use

Perrin & Rowe® products may be used outside. However, we do not offer a warranty. Use these tips for a successful installation. Polished Chrome is the most durable finish and is the best finish for outside installations. Pat dry after use to avoid hard water spots. If minerals or salt are accumulating on the fixture, clean by applying a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar, then pat dry. Do not soak the fixture in the vinegar solution or allow the vinegar solution to soak on the finish. Spray weekly with fresh water, wipe dry and apply Flitz Wax or Bruno’s Faucet Wax to avoid hard water spotting. If in freezing temperatures, winterize fixtures by removing cartridges, drain all water or store fixtures indoors.

Description of Finish

Polished Nickel has a silver tone that tends to the warmer side of the colour spectrum. It is a composition of nickel plating over copper on brass that is polished to a high sheen.

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty

Cleaning

Pat dry after use to avoid hard water spots. Clean using liquid soap and water or a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar. Do not soak the fixture in the vinegar solution or allow the vinegar solution to soak on the finish.

Maintaining

Polish by applying Simichrome Polishing paste and then buff out with a clean soft cloth. Protect by applying Flitz Polish or Bruno’s Faucet Wax.

Outside Use

Perrin & Rowe® products may be used outside. However, we do not offer a warranty. Use these tips for a successful installation. Polished Chrome is the most durable finish and is the best finish for outside installations. Pat dry after use to avoid hard water spots. If minerals or salt are accumulating on the fixture, clean by applying a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar, then pat dry. Do not soak the fixture in the vinegar solution or allow the vinegar solution to soak on the finish. Spray weekly with fresh water, wipe dry and apply Flitz Wax or Bruno’s Faucet Wax to avoid hard water spotting. If in freezing temperatures, winterize fixtures by removing cartridges, drain all water or store fixtures indoors.

Description of Finish

The same composition as Polished Nickel, Satin Nickel is a composition of nickel plating over copper on brass that has been artistically brushed. This finish may also be referred to as brushed nickel.

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty

Cleaning

Pat dry after use to avoid hard water spots. Clean using liquid soap and water or a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar. Do not soak the fixture in the vinegar solution or allow the vinegar solution to soak on the finish.

Maintaining

Polish by applying Gagnon’s SX. Remove black or white spots, mineral deposits and tarnish marks by lightly brushing the finish using a green Scotch Brite™ pad and water. Protect using Flitz Wax or Bruno’s Faucet Wax. Brush in the same direction as in faucet brush lines.

Outside Use

Perrin & Rowe® products may be used outside. However, we do not offer a warranty. Use these tips for a successful installation. Polished Chrome is the most durable finish and is the best finish for outside installations. Pat dry after use to avoid hard water spots. If minerals or salt are accumulating on the fixture, clean by applying a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar, then pat dry. Do not soak the fixture in the vinegar solution or allow the vinegar solution to soak on the finish. Spray weekly with fresh water, wipe dry and apply Flitz Wax or Bruno’s Faucet Wax to avoid hard water spotting. If in freezing temperatures, winterize fixtures by removing cartridges, drain all water or store fixtures indoors.

Description of Finish

English Gold is a unique finish composed of 24-Karat gold on brass. This finish has a rich, luminous tone brought about by the gold alloy.

Warranty

5-year limited warranty

Cleaning

Pat dry after use to avoid hard water spots. Clean using liquid soap and water or a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar. Do not soak the fixture in the vinegar solution or allow the vinegar solution to soak on the finish.

Maintaining

Protect by using Flitz Wax or Bruno’s Faucet Wax. Apply by patting on and patting off.

Outside Use

Perrin & Rowe® products may be used outside. However, we do not offer a warranty. Use these tips for a successful installation. Polished Chrome is the most durable finish and is the best finish for outside installations. Pat dry after use to avoid hard water spots. If minerals or salt are accumulating on the fixture, clean by applying a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar, then pat dry. Do not soak the fixture in the vinegar solution or allow the vinegar solution to soak on the finish. Spray weekly with fresh water, wipe dry and apply Flitz Wax or Bruno’s Faucet Wax to avoid hard water spotting. If in freezing temperatures, winterize fixtures by removing cartridges, drain all water or store fixtures indoors.

Description of Finish

English Bronze is created using an E-Coat process also used in the auto industry. This finish is a rich, dark chocolate brown with slight gold undertones.

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty

Cleaning

Pat dry after use to avoid hard water spots. Clean using liquid soap and water or a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar. Do not soak the fixture in the vinegar solution or allow the vinegar solution to soak on the finish. Do not rub or buff. Do not deep clean or use abrasives.

Maintaining

Protect by using Flitz Wax or Bruno’s Faucet Wax. Apply by patting on and patting off. Do not rub or buff. Do not deep clean or use abrasives.

Outside Use

Perrin & Rowe® products may be used outside. However, we do not offer a warranty. Use these tips for a successful installation. Polished Chrome is the most durable finish and is the best finish for outside installations. Pat dry after use to avoid hard water spots. If minerals or salt are accumulating on the fixture, clean by applying a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar, then pat dry. Do not soak the fixture in the vinegar solution or allow the vinegar solution to soak on the finish. Spray weekly with fresh water, wipe dry and apply Flitz Wax or Bruno’s Faucet Wax to avoid hard water spotting. If in freezing temperatures, winterize fixtures by removing cartridges, drain all water or store fixtures indoors.

Description of Finish

Satin English gold is created using Polished Nickel as a base finish. The Nickel is hand sanitized and then flashed 24-Karat gold.

Warranty

5-year limited warranty

Cleaning

Pat dry after use to avoid hard water spots. Clean using liquid soap and water or a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar. Do not soak the fixture in the vinegar solution or allow the vinegar solution to soak on the finish.

Maintaining

Protect by using Flitz Wax or Bruno’s Faucet Wax. Apply by patting on and patting off. Do not rub or buff.

Outside Use

Perrin & Rowe® products may be used outside. However, we do not offer a warranty. Use these tips for a successful installation. Polished Chrome is the most durable finish and is the best finish for outside installations. Pat dry after use to avoid hard water spots. If minerals or salt are accumulating on the fixture, clean by applying a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar, then pat dry. Do not soak the fixture in the vinegar solution or allow the vinegar solution to soak on the finish. Spray weekly with fresh water, wipe dry and apply Flitz Wax or Bruno’s Faucet Wax to avoid hard water spotting. If in freezing temperatures, winterize fixtures by removing cartridges, drain all water or store fixtures indoors.

Description of Finish

Unlacquered Brass is raw brass that is polished and left unlacquered allowing for natural aging over time. Often referred to as a living finish, unlacquered brass will take on a patina that will vary with exposure to sun, touch, oxygen and other airborne particles. It will age unevenly.

Warranty

No warranty

Cleaning

Pat dry after use to avoid hard water spots. Clean using liquid soap and water or a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar. Do not soak the fixture in the vinegar solution or allow the vinegar solution to soak on the finish.

Maintaining

Protect by using Flitz Wax or Bruno’s Faucet Wax. Apply by patting on and patting off. Do not rub or buff.

Outside Use

Perrin & Rowe® products may be used outside. However, we do not offer a warranty. Use these tips for a successful installation. Polished Chrome is the most durable finish and is the best finish for outside installations. Pat dry after use to avoid hard water spots. If minerals or salt are accumulating on the fixture, clean by applying a 50/50 solution of water and white vinegar, then pat dry. Do not soak the fixture in the vinegar solution or allow the vinegar solution to soak on the finish. Spray weekly with fresh water, wipe dry and apply Flitz Wax or Bruno’s Faucet Wax to avoid hard water spotting. If in freezing temperatures, winterize fixtures by removing cartridges, drain all water or store fixtures indoors.

Description of Finish

Porcelain hails from the Staffordshire region of England. Here fine bone china has been made, using the locally available clay, since the early 18th century.

Warranty

1-year limited warranty

Cleaning

Rinse thoroughly and use a soft cloth to wipe dry after each use. Soft abrasive cleaners may be used. Strong abrasive cleaners will scratch and dull the surface.