Armac Martin Finishes

Antique Brass Lacquered (ABL)

Antique Finish

The product is hand sateened to give a brushed satin finish. An antique patina is then applied to the brass before being relieved back to give the antique finish. Finally, a highly durable clear gloss lacquer is applied and baked in our ovens to ensure the lacquer cures to offer lasting protection.


Antique Brass Unlacquered (ABUL)

Semi Bright Finish

The product is hand sateened to give a brushed satin finish. An antique patina is then applied to the brass before being relieved back to give the antique finish. As this is a natural living finish, the finish will naturally oxidize and patina over time. The more the product is handled, the faster the finish will wear away, eventually leading to a more natural brass appearance.


American Bronze Lacquered (AMB)

Bright Finish

The product is hand sateened to give a brushed satin finish. A bronzing powder is then evenly applied to give a smooth, consistent finish. Finally, a highly durable clear gloss lacquer is applied and baked in our ovens to ensure the lacquer cures to offer lasting protection.


Burnished Brass (BEL)

Satin Nickel Finish

The product is hand sateened to give a brushed satin finish, then a light antique patina is applied to the brass, before being placed into barrelling machines. This naturally aged appearance will further age and darken slightly over time, as it is a living finish.


Chocolate Bronze Plate (CBP)

Polished Nickel

The product is hand sateened to give a brushed satin finish and a bright copper plate is applied. A bronzing powder is evenly applied by hand to give a smooth consistent finish with a copper undertone through the bronze. Finally, a highly durable clear gloss lacquer is applied and baked in our ovens to ensure the lacquer cures to offer lasting protection.


Hand Burnished Brass (HBB)

Light Antique

The product is hand polished to a smooth mirrored finish. The finisher then hand burnishes the product to achieve a natural-looking aged appearance. The hand-burnished brass finish is not lacquered and as a result, is classified as a living finish that will oxidize over time.


Hand Burnished Nickel (HBN)

Dark Antique

The product is hand polished to a smooth mirrored finish. A bright nickel plate is then applied. The finisher then hand burnishes the product to achieve a natural-looking aged appearance. The hand-burnished nickel finish is a living finish that will oxidize over time.


Matt Black Lacquered (MBL)

Light Antique

The product is hand sateened and shot blasted to give the metal the desired surface finish. A highly durable matt black-colored lacquer is then applied, which is baked in our ovens to ensure that the lacquer cures to offer lasting protection.


Matt White Lacquered (MWL)

Light Antique

The product is hand sateened and shot blasted to give the metal the desired surface finish. A highly durable matt white-colored lacquer is then applied and cured in our ovens to ensure lasting protection.


Barrelled Nickel Plate (NBP)

Light Antique

The product is hand sateened to give a brushed satin look. The product is then lightly distressed. Finally, a dull nickel plate is applied to the product.


Polished Brass Lacquered (PBL)

Light Antique

Hand-polished to a smooth mirrored finish then a highly durable clear gloss lacquer is applied and baked in our ovens to ensure the lacquer cures to offer lasting protection.


Polished Brass Unlacquered (PBUL)

Light Antique

The product is hand polished to a smooth mirrored finish. As this is a living finish, the finish will naturally oxidise and patina over time. This can be prevented with regular polishing.


Polished Chrome Plate (PCP)

Light Antique

The product is hand polished to a smooth mirrored finish. A bright nickel plate is then applied before a chromium plate is applied on top of the nickel. Chromium plate provides a durable and hard-wearing finish.


Polished Nickel Plate (PNP)

Light Antique

The product is hand polished to a smooth mirrored finish. A bright nickel plate is then applied. The nickel plate provides a durable finish and has a warmer tone than chrome.


Satin Antique Satin Lacquered (SAS)

Light Antique

The product is hand sateened to give a brushed satin finish. An antique patina is then applied to the brass and relieved to give the satin antique finish. Finally, a highly durable clear satin lacquer is then applied .and baked in our ovens to ensure the lacquer cures to offer lasting protection.


Satin Brass Lacquered (SBL)

Light Antique

The product is hand sateened to give a brushed satin finish. A highly durable clear gloss lacquer is then applied which is baked in our ovens to ensure the lacquer cures to offer lasting protection. Gloss finish.


Satin Brass Satin Lacquered (SBSL)

Light Antique

The product is hand sateened to give a brushed satin finish. A highly durable clear satin lacquer is then applied and baked in our ovens to ensure the lacquer cures to offer lasting protection. Matt finish.


Satin Brass Unlacquered (SBUL)

Light Antique

The product is hand sateened to give a brushed satin finish. As this is a living finish, the finish will naturally oxidise and patina over time.


Satin Chrome Plate (SCP)

Light Antique

The product is hand sateened to give a brushed satin finish. A dull nickel plate is then applied before a chromium plate is applied on top of the nickel. Chromium plate provides a durable and hard-wearing finish.


Satin Nickel Plate (SNP)

Light Antique

The product is hand sateened to give a brushed satin finish. A dull nickel plate is then applied. The nickel plate provides a durable finish and has a warmer tone than chrome.