Care & Cleaning

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 color spectrum. This stable finish does not tarnish.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The same composition as Polished Nickel, Satin Nickel is a composition of nickel plating over  brass that has been artistically brushed.

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.

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.

English Gold is a unique finish composed of 14-Karat gold on brass. This finish has a rich, luminous tone brought about by the gold alloy.

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. 

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

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.

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.

Satin English gold is created using Polished Nickel as a base finish. The Nickel is hand brushed and then plated with14 Karat gold.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.