Andrzej Pawelec

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  • Do metal handles change appearance?

    If they are varnished, no. However, 100% brass, copper or steel that is only polished or brushed will begin to oxidize, change, and patinate over time. You can find more information on our blog: Ho...

  • What is Patina?

    Brass and Copper Products Care (Unlacquered) Over time, products made from brass and copper (unlacquered) develop a characteristic green patina. It's important to remember that brass and copper do...

  • Why does my product patina?

    Products made of brass and copper (unpainted) acquire a characteristic green/brown coating after some time. This is due to the reaction of the material with water/humid air. 

  • How to care for the patina?

    In order to keep metal handles in good condition, we must also be careful of deep mechanical damage.  Patina, on the other hand, can be removed with special agents for cleaning non-ferrous metal...

  • Which products will patina?

    Products made of brass and copper that have not been additionally protected against this process will patina - they are not varnished. 

  • PVD Coating - What is it?

    PVD Coating - What is it? The acronym PVD stands for Physical Vapour Deposition, an English term for the technology used to color metal surfaces. This modern method allows stainless steel to come i...

  • Brass and copper in their natural state – everything you should know before buying handles.

    What is patina? Patina is a natural process that occurs on the surface of metals such as brass and copper when exposed to air, moisture, and other environmental factors. Over time, a thin layer fo...

  • How to read product dimensions/technical drawing?

    The dimensions of a specific product can be checked on the product page.They are located below the photo, in the "Technical Data" tab: Depending on the type of handle, the dimensions are read diffe...

  • Jey and Jey2 - available sizes and differences between models.

    The Jey and Jey2 handles are very popular recessed handle models available in our store. Below we present the differences between the models and their available sizes:  All available lengths of the...

  • Do we have all products in stock?

      Part of the products you’ll find in our online store are in stock. Some items are made to order, so the lead time typically extends from 7 to 21 business days. You can find informat...