PVD
PVD

What is a PVD Finish?

 

PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) is an innovative coating process that creates a very high level of surface hardness, as well as unparalleled resistance to atmospheric agents and house detergents. PVD finishes are extremely solid and durable over time.

GRAFF’s PVD® finishes are Polished Brass PVD® (PB), Brushed Brass PVD® (BB), Polished Gold PVD® (PG), Brushed Gold PVD® (BG), Satin Gold PVD® (SG), Polished Nickel PVD® (PNP), Brushed Nickel PVD® (BNP), Onyx PVD® (OX), Brushed Onyx PVD® (BOX), Warm Bronze PVD® (WB), Rose Gold / Polished Copper PVD® (RG), Rose Gold / Brushed Copper PVD® (BRG), Polished Tuscan Bronze PVD®  (PRB), Brushed Tuscan Bronze PVD® (BRB), Gunmetal PVD® (GM).

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How is a PVD Finish Made?

 

A PVD finish is made by vaporizing a precious metal in a specialized vacuum chamber, transforming it into a coating that is deposited and bonded to the surface of the product.

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PVD Finish Care

 

The best way to keep these surfaces in their original condition is to wipe them dry with a soft cloth after each use. Scale deposits should be dissolved with a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar, rinsed with clean water, and blotted dry with a soft cloth. Do not soak the product in the solution. As vinegar is a mild acid, prolonged contact with the finished surfaces could damage the finish coating.

 

Never use coarse cloths or cleaning agents containing bleach, hydrochloric, hydrofluoric, and/or phosphoric acid, or caustic agents.