Material & Finishes Chart.

Door Hardware is available in a variety of finishes to address design ascetic and function.
​Finish availability and color may vary by manufacturer, hardware type, series and or model.

The Basics
While the “look” is important, when choosing the best finish for your commercial design project, it should not be the deciding factor on door hardware, particularly for commercial use. In commercial facilities, the application of the building is often the primary driver in finish selection.

Satin chrome is the best-selling finish for commercial facilities. Satin Chrome offers a contemporary look and feel that doesn’t stand out too much and fits in with most styles. Plus it is very durable and withstands more wear-and-tear than its counterparts. With this finish, chrome is plated over another metal to provide extra hardness and resistance to corrosion. Those unfamiliar with commercial standards may easily confuse satin chrome for satin nickel. However, satin nickel is typically used for residential applications and rarely used in commercial buildings.

The Expanded List
US finish codes were initially created by ANSI. BHMA (Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association) set their own standards and codes.

​Today, ANSI and BHMA work together in maintaining and updating BHMA’s finish codes, known as ANSI/BHMA A156.18 Materials and Finishes. This Standard establishes finish test methods and code numbers for finishes on various base materials.