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code of practice
Metal finishes
- trades descriptions for door and window hardware
in association with
Metal finishes - trades descriptions for door and window hardware
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Metal finishes - trades descriptions for door and window hardware
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Metal finishes - trades descriptions for door and window hardware
Black-coloured finishes
Gold Anodised
Aluminium which has been Black iron (reproduction Tudor-
anodised to a specified depth, with style door furniture)
a satin or polished finish. The gold Usually mild steel which has been
colouring is introduced either formed or occasionally cast and
during or after the anodising then epoxy-powder coated to
process, and is no deeper than the provide a dull black durable finish.
anodic film. (Note: the anodising Some imported furniture might be
process will give a slightly different finish depending on painted black. The paint finish is
the method of manufacture used to form the item. The less durable, as it is more easily damaged and removed.
introduction of colour can exaggerate the differences. There are no set standards for finishing black iron, so
Stamped, extruded and cast components might look specifiers should check before deciding to ensure that the
different shades of gold when assembled as a single finish offered is acceptable for the application intended.
item. There is also the possibility of slight variation from
batch to batch. Manufacturers try to minimise this, but Black japanned
an exact match is not usually possible. Gold anodised Originally a shiny oil-based black
covers shades from a light champagne to deep gold.) lacquer finish, baked onto bare
metal to give a durable finish less
prone to cracking and peeling than
ordinary paint. In recent times the
term has been applied to several
shiny black paint or powder coat
finishes, some of which might not be so durable. The term
is best viewed as descriptive of an appearance rather than
a process. Specifiers should check to ensure that the 4
finish offered is suitable for the application intended.
DHF PROFILE
The Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) was created by a The DHF and its members have consistently risen to the
merger between the Association of Building Hardware challenges posed by an ever-changing market, creating
Manufacturers (ABHM) and the Door and Shutter products which meet the needs of a changing world and
Manufacturers Association (DSMA), both of which have developing performance standards alongside national and
established excellent reputations in their respective industries, international organisations, such as BSI and CEN, which enable
particularly in the area of technical expertise and the the industry to select and compare products with confidence.
development of performance standards in national and
international arenas. The federation now represents the interests of manufacturers
and installers of industrial, pedestrian and garage doors as well
The DHF aims to build on these reputations by exploiting the as manufacturers of locks and building hardware. It provides
synergies that exist between the two associations and professionals in all sectors of the building industry with a single
combining their technical and financial resources to provide a source for technical expertise and creates a more powerful and
unified, authoritative voice for the entire industry. representative lobbying force, with the ultimate aim of assuring
progress and maintaining standards throughout the industry.
42 Heath Street
Tamworth
Staffs B79 7JH
Tel: Tamworth (01827) 52337
Fax: Tamworth (01827) 310827
DHF e-mail: info@dhfonline.org.uk
Web site: www.dhfonline.org.uk
Information in this guide is correct at time of publication and intended for guidance only. Information may since have changed and readers should consult the appropriate standards
and authorities to confirm its veracity. PS6876/pdf/0809