Important information about Focus SB finishes
Living
A living finish is designed to mature over time, developing a unique patina through touch, light, and environment.This makes the product become more personal and characterful the longer you own them.
What to expect?
Batch variation
Items ordered at different times are likely to have a colour variance.
Independent ageing
Existing installations will have already begun to develop patina, while newly supplied items will be at an earlier stage of this process. A difference in tone is to be expected.
Eventual visual harmony
Over time, finishes will mature and settle, reducing contrast and creating a more unified appearance.
The result is a finish that feels lived-in, refined, and entirely individual.
Applies to:
- Jordan Bronze
- Chocolate Bronze
- Bronze Antique
- Umber
- Sienna
- Antique Brass
- Unlacquered Brass
Plated Finishes
The result is a high-quality finish with precision and repeatability suited to demanding interior schemes.Plated finishes such as chrome and nickel offer a refined, uniform appearance that remains consistent over time. Applied through a controlled electroplating process, these finishes create a durable, protective layer over the base material, delivering both visual clarity and long-term performance.
What to expect?
Batch consistency
Ideal for phased projects or future additions—new items will match previously installed pieces.
Excellent adhesion and durability
Simple cleaning maintains the original appearance without specialist care with excellent resistance to tarnishing and oxidisation.
A consistent appearance across all components
Ensures alignment with client expectations at handover and perfect for projects requiring visual uniformity where long term consistency is essential.
The result is a high-quality finish with precision and repeatability suited to demanding interior schemes.
Applies to:
- Polished Nickel
- Satin Nickel
- Roma
- Polished Chrome
Paintable/primed
Quality primed metal switched, unswitched and blank faceplates, as well as custom back boxes for wall surface mount in heritage property installations, are supplied ready for a top coat of paint to be applied on site, enabling designers to create a perfect match or a striking contrast to wallcoverings.
Paintable light switch and socket outlet faceplates are supplied with a white primer coating designed to be lightly ‘keyed’ and painted on site before final fitting. The primed surface needs to be ‘keyed’ to allow the paint to adhere, for this we would recommend 800 grit paper.
We use an electrophoretic coating (electropainting) as a primer, suitable for applying a top coat of most types of common paint in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. However, we would recommend an acrylic based paint as the finish will only be as durable as the type of paint used. Please note that some paint manufacturers may recommend their own brand of primer or undercoat is used.
Paintable/primed finish is available for Ambassador, Renaissance and True Edge faceplate styles. Any bespoke wall plate manufactured by us can also be supplied in a primed finish by special order.
We recommend partnering paintable power socket outlets with clear acrylic Prism light switch faceplates for discreet or decorative wallcovering solutions.
Image: Photography by Ryan Wicks for SGS Design