Hawthorn Hill - Pewter

PEWTER FINISH

The Hawthorn Hill Pewter finish is a brushed, satin Nickel finish. 

THE NATURE OF PEWTER FITTINGS

Hawthorn Hill brass products are manufactured by skilled craftsmen in their factories in England.  Products manufactured from premium brass and the Nickel finish is applied over the brass.  The Nickel is then brushed to give a satin finish with the appearance of Pewter.

It must be noted that this is NOT stainless steel.  This Pewter finish has warm tones and is known as a ‘living finish’.  This means it responds to the environment, over time darkening slightly to develop a natural patina.  (See Care & Maintenance)

INSTALLATION

Ensure the plumber uses clean hands or gloves when installing your fittings and cleans off any plumbing product.  Ask them to cover the tapware if it is installed before the room is finished, to avoid fumes and splatters from paint or commercial cleaning products. NB: Paints continue to cure for a few days - vapours released during this process can sometimes cause metal finishes to discolour or tarnish. It is best to wait until no paint odour can be detected before installing plumbing trim pieces.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Products such as acids in the bathroom such as toothpaste and shaving foam will affect the surface of the Pewter finish and cause tarnishing. Some water contains minerals that will leave deposits as water spots if allowed to dry on this finish.

Get into the habit of rinsing soap off the shower fittings when finished and wiping basin taps to remove splashes.  Pewter fittings should be cleaned regularly with a damp soft cloth before being dried off with a clean cloth. A pH neutral mild detergent may be used if desired. If uneven discolouration occurs, the fittings can be occasionally cleaned with Autosol Liquid Metal Polish (from an automotive product supplier or hardware store – check availability).

PEWTER FINISH WARRANTY

Hawthorn Hill products are manufactured in brass by craftsmen in its factory in England. Some minor imperfections in the materials and finish are not defects, but a feature of a handmade product. Pewter finish is warranted against manufacturing defects for five (5) years from the date of purchase of product.

This finishes warranty is voided by:

• Damage to finishes which arises from installation or post installation use.
• Failure to observe manufacturer’s care and cleaning instructions.
• Damage to finishes by adhesives, sealants, paint or any solvents used to remove them.
• Damage to finishes by use of unsuitable cleaning agents or improper materials contrary to the manufacturer’s Care and Maintenance instructions. These include cleaning agents containing acidic, corrosive, abrasive, citrus or alcohol based substances or through scouring of a surface by abrasive cloths, sponge pads or similar.