What should I expect from US10B finish?

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Updated 10/21/2020

Allegion manufactures door hardware products in a variety of stable and highly durable finishes. The BHMA 613 (US10B) finish is not intended to be color-fast and has been specified for many years by architects who wish to have an antique look with their hardware. To make this finish, the brass or bronze base material is dyed and oxidized to a brown color, and then satin polished and oil rubbed. The oil slows the acceleration of the antique look until it reaches the job site. Once the product is installed to the door, the oil should be wiped off so the antique effect can begin quickly. After a period of a few weeks, the brown oxidation will wear off, due to handling, which will expose the base material underneath and achieve the desired results. If there are any questions regarding product finishes please contact our Customer Care group at 877-671-7011. Thank you for choosing Allegion products.

 

Example of a Von Duprin US10B oil rubbed bronze push bar when the protective plastic is removed.  The appearance will be streaked before the oil is wiped clean.  

 

US10B information specifically for Ives Kickplates only

The Ives US10B Oil Rubbed Bronze Kickplate/Pushplate/Pullplate has a beautiful oiled, living finish. By definition, a "living finish" means that this finish will change over time with weather, usage, and the use of chemicals for cleaning purposes. It is not unusual for plates to come out of the packaging streaked. In some cases, US10B plates may need to have the finish smoothed over after installation by wiping lightly across the surface with a dry cotton cloth or with a cloth that is dampened with a small amount of 3 in 1 oil. WD-40, motor oil, or silicone spray oils are not viable substitutes. The beautiful character of US10B develops over usage and time. After some time, the base metal will begin to glimmer and show through the surface. This finish is meant to be inconsistent and is intended to age over time which adds to the antique look of this finish. If you are expecting a painted or plated surface that will stay the same over time, Ives customer service agents will be able to direct you to alternate finishes that may be  more suitable for your application.