Guide to Cliffside Cabinet Hardware Finishes

Finish Care

Caring for decorative hardware purchased from Cliffside Industries is easy. Use only a soft cloth dampened with water for cleaning. The most important thing to remember is never to use any chemicals or abrasive cleaners, including all kinds of soap or detergent. Using these products damages the protective lacquer and may change the appearance of the piece; any use of chemicals, abrasives, or soaps will void your warranty.

For customers who have homes near the ocean, Cliffside recommends selecting non-metal items such as marble or wood for your projects. Salt air acts as an abrasive that quickly affects the lacquer coating. Where metal hardware is desired or requested, Cliffside recommends solid stainless steel, or select solid brass finishes such as Black, Polished Brass, or Polished Chrome. Note that, even in optimum indoor conditions, no Cliffside finish has a lifetime guarantee under any circumstances.

Due to the makeup of all materials, colors and finishes will vary from lot to lot. Cliffside strives to minimize variation, but some manufacturing processes make this unavoidable. Marble and stone are products of nature. These items will always vary in color; no returns will be accepted due to color variations. Due to order volume, hand-picking for colors is not offered. The finishes that vary most are marked with an asterisk (*) in the finish guide. The finishes marked in bold are the "signature finishes" of our solid brass hardware suites.

The digital images displayed on this website and by our dealers have the most accurate color possible. However, due to differences in computer monitors, Cliffside Industries cannot be held responsible for variations in color between the actual product, your screen, and your printed literature.

Color and Finish Guide

“Signature line” solid brass knobs, pulls, and latches

Code	Example Image	Finish Name	Description
AB		Antique Brass*	Brass finish brushed with dark antique lacquer; the amount of lacquering, color tone, etc. will vary from piece to piece and from item to item
BS		Bronze Satin	Two-tone finish; dark European antique brass on the sides and base (like AB hinge finish) and brushed satin brass on the face
FB		Black	Matte black finish
IR		Iron*	Gray finish distressed with black highlights; the amount of distressing and color tone will vary from piece to piece and from item to item
NC		Nickel Chrome	Black chrome finish; high gloss
OA		Old Antique*	Matte brown oil-rubbed bronze finish; the color tone will vary from piece to piece and from item to item
OC		Old Copper*	Red-orange copper finish distressed with black highlights; the amount of distressing and color tone will vary from piece to piece and from item to item
OS		Old Silver	Gun-metal gray finish, brushed darkened silver; high gloss
PB		Polished Brass	Shiny brass finish; high gloss
PC		Polished Chrome	Shiny chrome finish; high gloss. Chrome exhibits more blue color tendencies than Polished Nickel and is a colder hue.
PN		Polished Nickel	Shiny nickel finish; high gloss. Nickel exhibits more golden tendencies than Polished Chrome and is a warmer hue.
RA		Rustic Antique	Water-spotted, distressed, antiqued satin brass finish; every piece in this finish is unique and antiquing will vary from item to item
SS		Silver Satin	Warm brushed nickel finish; light gloss lacquer. Silver Satin is the same color tone as Polished Nickel but is brushed. Solid brass hardware is shinier than hinges.
VB		Venetian Bronze*	Matte oil-rubbed bronze finish with a copper undertone brushed to show highlights; the amount of highlighting, lacquering, color tone, etc. will vary from piece to piece and from item to item

“Signature line” solid brass hinges

Code	Example Image	Finish Name	Description
AB		Antique Brass*	Dark brown finish with hints of brass and gold; high gloss. This color is similar to the dark color of the AB lacquer in high-detail hardware pieces, but does not generally match AB knobs and pulls.
AE		Antique English*	Brass finish brushed with dark antique lacquer; the amount of lacquering, color tone, etc. will vary from piece to piece and from item to item. This finish is similar to the AB finish for solid brass knobs and pulls.
BS		Bronze Satin	Darkened brass finish with satin lacquer; no gloss. The color tone is similar to the AB finish for solid brass knobs and pulls and to the AE hinge finish but is brushed differently. AHI and AHO hinges only.
FB		Black	Matte black finish
IR		Iron*	Gray finish distressed with black highlights; the amount of distressing and color tone will vary from piece to piece and from item to item.
NC		Nickel Chrome	Black chrome finish; high gloss
OA		Old Antique*	Matte brown oil-rubbed bronze finish; the color tone will vary from piece to piece and from item to item
OB		Oxidized Brass	Darkened brass finish with brushing; light gloss. Lighter than Antique English but similar to AB solid brass knobs and pulls. 3-8-OFFSET hinge only.
OC		Old Copper*	Copper finish distressed with black highlights; the amount of distressing and color tone will vary from piece to piece and from item to item
OS		Old Silver	Gun-metal gray finish, brushed darkened silver; high gloss
PB		Polished Brass	Shiny brass finish; high gloss
PC		Polished Chrome	Shiny chrome finish; high gloss. Chrome exhibits more blue color tendencies than Polished Nickel and is a colder hue.
PN		Polished Nickel	Shiny nickel finish; high gloss. NIckel exhibits more golden color tendencies than Polished Chrome and is a warmer hue.
RA		Rustic Antique*	Water-spotted, distressed, antiqued satin brass finish; every piece in this finish is unique and antiquing will vary from item to item
SB		Satin Brass	Brushed brass finish
SS		Silver Satin	Warm satin nickel finish; matte lacquer. Silver Satin is the same color tone as Polished Nickel but uses a satin lacquer. Hinges do not have the same "shine" as solid brass hardware.
VB		Venetian Bronze*	Matte oil-rubbed bronze finish with a copper undertone brushed to show highlights; the amount of highlighting, lacquering, color tone, etc. will vary from piece to piece and from item to item

Sedona forged bronze knobs and pulls

Code	Example Image	Finish Name	Description
AI		Antique Iron*	Distressed and pitted medium gray finish; more yellow in color tone than Iron (IR) hardware or hinges. No two pieces will be identical.
AS		Antique Silver*	Distressed and pitted light gray finish; similar in color tone to Silver Satin (SS) hinges but not identical. No two pieces will be identical.
BZ		Bronze*	Distressed and pitted reddish-gold to brown color; natural bronze finish. This finish will develop a patina over time. No two pieces will be identical.

Stainless steel knobs and pulls

Code	Example Image	Finish Name	Description
BNA		Stainless Steel	Brushed natural (BNA) stainless finish; no polish. Stock stainless steel hardware may vary in color tone from special-order stainless steel hardware.
SS		Stainless Steel	Brushed natural stainless finish; no polish. D85 series only.

Marble knobs and pulls (stock and special-order)

Code	Example Image	Finish Name	Description
BEIGE		Beige marble*	Light tan marble. Special-order marble pieces use this color code.
BG		Beige marble*	Light tan marble of the "Perlato Sicilia" species. Stock marble pieces use this color code.
BK		Black marble*	Black marble with white striations of the "Nero Marquinia" species. Stock marble pieces use this color code.
BLACK		Black marble*	Black marble with white striations. Special-order marble pieces use this color code.
BR		Brown marble*	Reddish-brown marble with gray and white accents of the "Rosso Alicante" species. Stock marble pieces use this color code. Coordinates with RED special-order marble.
GR		Green marble*	Dark green marble with dark and light striations of the "Verde Guatemala" species. Stock marble pieces use this color code.
GREEN		Green marble*	Dark green marble with dark and light accents. Special-order marble pieces use this color code.
RED		Red marble*	Reddish-brown marble with tan and white accents. Special-order marble pieces use this color code. Coordinates with BR stock marble.
WHITE		White marble*	White marble with gray striations. Special-order marble pieces use this color code.
WT		White marble*	White marble with gray and black striations of the "Bianco Carrara" species. Stock marble pieces use this color code.

Zinc die cast knobs and pulls (stock and special-order)

Code	Example Image	Finish Name	Description
37		Iron*	Gray finish distressed with black highlights; the amount of distressing and color tone will vary from piece to piece and from item to item
42 042		Brushed Nickel	Brushed nickel finish with light shine; brighter color tone than Silver Satin. Some areas will exhibit polished gloss for accent. 813-B and 1040-B series only.
BNI		Brushed Nickel	Brushed nickel finish with light shine; brighter color tone than Silver Satin. Some areas will exhibit polished gloss for accent. Examples include K-514 and P-195.
OA		Old Antique*	Matte brown oil-rubbed bronze finish; the color tone will vary from piece to piece and from item to item
PB		Polished Brass	Shiny brass finish; high gloss
PC		Polished Chrome	Shiny chrome finish; high gloss. Chrome is a colder hue than Silver Satin and is polished.
RA		Rustic Antique*	Water-spotted, distressed, antiqued satin brass finish; every piece in this finish is unique and antiquing will vary from piece to piece and from item to item.
SS		Silver Satin	Warm brushed nickel finish; light gloss lacquer. This is a warmer color tone than BNI or 42/042. Special-order pieces will vary from stock pieces due to different manufacturing processes.
WB		Weathered Bronze*	Matte oil-rubbed bronze finish with golden bronze highlights; the amount of distressing and color tone will vary from piece to piece and from item to item

Lead crystal knobs and pulls (special-order)

Code	Example Image	Finish Name	Description
AB		Antique Brass*	Brass finish brushed with dark antique lacquer; the amount of lacquering, color tone, etc. may vary from piece to piece and from item to item
ALEX		Alexandrite	Light blue-violet or lavender colored crystal
AMBER		Amber	Yellow-orange colored crystal
AMETHYST AMETH		Amethyst	Light purple colored crystal
AQUA		Aquamarine	Turquoise (blue-green) colored crystal
BLUE		Blue	Royal blue colored crystal
CLEAR		Clear	Clear European lead crystal
GREEN		Green	Green colored crystal
OA		Old Antique*	Dark brown finish, nearly black; high gloss. The color tone may vary from piece to piece and from item to item.
PB		Polished Brass	Shiny brass finish; high gloss
PC		Polished Chrome	Shiny chrome finish; high gloss. Chrome exhibits more blue color tendencies than Polished Nickel and is a warmer hue.
PINK		Pink*	Pink colored crystal; may tend toward rose pink or salmon pink
PN		Polished Nickel	Shiny nickel finish; high gloss. Nickel exhibits more golden color tendencies than Polished Chrome and is a warmer hue.
PW		Pewter*	Brushed black and gray mix; medium gloss. The color tone may vary from piece to piece and from item to item.
RED		Red	Red colored crystal
SB		Satin Brass	Brushed brass finish
SS		Silver Satin	Satin nickel finish; matte lacquer

Pewter material novelty knobs and pulls (special-order)

Code	Example Image	Finish Name	Description
AB		Antique Brass*	Brass finish with dark antique lacquer; no two pieces will be identical
PEWTER		Antique Pewter*	Medium gray finish with dark antique lacquer; no two pieces will be identical

Zinc material novelty knobs and pulls (special-order)

Code	Example Image	Finish Name	Description
AB		Antique Brass*	Brass finish with dark antique lacquer; no two pieces will be identical
AC		Antique Copper*	Reddish-orange copper finish with dark antique lacquer; no two pieces will be identical
NI		Nickel	Bright, shiny nickel finish; high gloss
ORB		Oil-Rubbed Bronze*	Brown oil-rubbed bronze finish with sporadic copper highlights; no two pieces will be identical
PEWTER		Pewter*	Silvery-gray finish with dark antique lacquer; no two pieces will be identical

Luxury bath collections (special-order)

Code	Example Image	Finish Name	Description
AB		Antique Brass*	Brass finish with dark antique lacquer; no two pieces will be identical. Coordinates best with solid brass knobs and pulls in AB finish and hinges in AE finish.
ORB		Oil-Rubbed Bronze*	Matte black finish, slightly lighter than stock solid brass knobs with a bit of yellow tint. Coordinates best with solid brass knobs, pulls, and hinges in FB finish.
PB		Polished Brass	Bright, shiny brass finish, high gloss. Coordinates best with solid brass knobs, pulls, and hinges in PB finish.
PC		Polished Chrome	Shiny chrome finish, high gloss. Chrome exhibits more blue tendencies than Polished Nickel and is a colder hue. Coordinates best with solid brass knobs, pulls, and hinges in PC finish.
PN		Polished Nickel	Shiny nickel finish, high gloss. Nickel exhibits more golden color tendencies than Polished Chrome and is a warmer hue. Coordinates best with solid brass knobs, pulls, and hinges in PN finish.
RB		Rubbed Bronze*	Matte deep brown oil-rubbed bronze finish; the color tone will vary from piece to piece and from item to item. Coordinates best with solid brass knobs, pulls, and hinges in OA finish.
SN		Satin Nickel	Warm brushed nickel finish, light gloss lacquer. Satin Nickel is the same color tone as Polished Nickel but is brushed. Coordinates best with solid brass knobs, pulls, and hinges in SS finish.
WBR		Weathered Bronze*	Warm oil-rubbed bronze finish with gentle, sporadic copper highlights; no two pieces will be identical. Coordinates best with solid brass knobs, pulls, and hinges in VB finish.

Polyester knobs and pulls (special-order)

Code	Example Image	Finish Name	Description
BLK		Black	Matte black polyester
CBLUE		Cobalt Blue	Cobalt blue polyester
CLEAR		Clear	Frosted clear polyester
GRN		Green	Kelly green polyester
LTGRN		Light Green	Light sea-foam green polyester
PB		Polished Brass	Bright, shiny brass finish; high gloss
PC		Polished Chrome	Bright, shiny chrome finish; high gloss
RED		Red	Red polyester
SS		Silver Satin	Satin nickel finish; matte lacquer
TUR		Turquoise	Turquoise (blue-green) polyester