Small components and architectural fixtures

Interior of upgraded toilets at Victoria Rail Station, London showing contrast in cubicle door and surround achieved through turning the grain of the stainless steel 45 degrees. Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel in Rose Gold Hairline.
Faucets, basin band trim and mirror frame in Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel Bronze No Brush.
Client: Network Rail
Architects: Landolt + Brown
Fitout: Maxwood Washrooms

Create matching design and material specifications across a range of products and fixtures

In addition to large PVD coloring chambers we have chambers with rigs in which we color small components, fixtures and architectural ironmongery.

We can color stainless steel:-

Structural components such as spider brackets
Architectural ironmongery, lever door handles, pull-handles and knobs
Handrail brackets
Balustrade components and clamps
Light sockets and switches, back plates

For the fabrication or re-coloring of small components and architectural fixtures Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel has the following benefits:-

Replicates more expensive materials such as bronze, brass, rose gold and gold
Non-tarnishing, does not develop a verdigris or patina, maintains original appearance
Durable and scratch-resistant
UV-light stable, does not fade
Corrosion and weather-resistant making it suitable for exterior use
Salt-water resistant making it suitable for exterior and marine environments and in areas where salt is used for street-cleaning

For manufacturers PVD coloring your stainless steel products can extend your range to include popular colors such as Bronze, Brass, Rose Gold, Black and Gunmetal.

For architects, product designers and interior designers you can create harmonious design specifications with seamlessly matching colors and finishes across your design scheme.

See the Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel range of colors and finishes.

Email us to discuss your design scheme or product range

JDL DB Prestige Basin tap WA 100 in Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel Copper Brush.

Color-matching across a suite of fixtures

It is rarely possible within a building or space to specify all fixtures and components in identical materials and finishes. Utilising Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel enables total uniformity across all architectural ironmongery and fittings facilitating greater impact in the design.

JDL BC Screw on Tee Glass Bracket 50mm in Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel Copper Brush.

A range of contemporary colors

Copper and Rose Gold, Bronze and Black tones are sought-after colors for kitchens and bathrooms as well as for door and window furniture. Where products are not available in these finishes but are manufactured in stainless steel these products can be colored post-manufacture to the hue required through the Double Stone Steel PVD coloring process.

JDL DB Monobloc Mixer tap DB1650 in Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel Copper Brush.

Does not develop verdigris in wet areas

There is revival in Copper and Brass being specified for specifications in bathrooms however both materials develop verdigris when exposed to water. Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel does not tarnish or grow a verdigris and maintains its original appearance. Thus it is easier to clean and maintain than bronze, copper or brass. It aslso does not pit as chrome finishes frequently do.

JDL BC Screw fix Standoff Point Fixing 50mm in Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel Champagne Brush.

Does not tarnish, maintains appearance

Copper, brass and bronze if left unpolished will develop a delightful verdigris over time. However creative specifiers frequently want to maintain the material’s original color. Specifying Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel allows a stable and consistent finish keeping its original appearance over time.

JDL BC D-shaped Glass Clamp in Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel Brass Brush. For 10mm or 12mm glass.

Easy and low-cost to clean and maintain

Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel does not require a complicated and extensive cleaning regime. No solvents are required, wiping with a damp cloth is all that is needed to maintain its appearance.

JDL 3V 144 Lever Handle in Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel Champagne Brush.

Replicating more expensive materials such as bronze and gold

Specifying gold is normally prohibitively expensive however Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel opens up the options to specify a gold metal that looks like the real thing. Along with the properties of stainless steel making it easier to machine and handle than, for example, brass or bronze it is a viable and cost-effective substitute.

JDL DP 2104 Prestige Toilet Roll Holder in Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel Copper Brush.

Extend standard finish product range with new colors

Manufacturers of stainless steel hardware, architectural ironmongery and bathroom fixtures can instantly extend their product range by coloring items in popular colors such as Double Stone Steel PVD stainless steel Rose Gold, Copper and Black is Black.

JDL DP 2102/2103 Prestige Spare Toilet Roll Holder in Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel Copper Brush.

Matching fittings and fixtures to broader architectural applications

Interior and exterior façades, screens and fittings can be manufactured in Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel as well as sanitaryware fixtures and bathroom accessories enabling a seamless and consistent design specification.

JDL DP 7102 Prestige Single Robe Hook in Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel Copper Brush.

Eco-friendly coloring process

Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel enables design specifications to meet ecological certification standards as it produces no waste materials or harmful gases in its production.

JDL BC Bent Bar Handrail Bracket in Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel Bronze Brush.

Easy to wipe clean

Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel does not require solvents or any special cleaning regime. It is cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth.

JDL 3V 144 Lever Handle in Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel Bronze Brush.

Co-ordinates with cubicle panels, architectural ironmongery

For bathrooms and washrooms a seamless color palette can be created by finishing stall panels and doors in as well as architectural ironmongery, faucets and fixtures in Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel.

Structural spider bracket in Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel Bronze Brush.

Structural elements can become decorative

Using uncolored stainless steel for industrial-style interiors is highly fashionable however creative specifiers can develop alternate schemes using Double Stone Steel PVD colored stainless steel for structural elements such as brackets, tubing, pipes and rails.