| Frequently Asked Questions |
| What is bronze? Bronze is an alloy or make up of different metals mostly comprised of copper. There are many types of bronze; it is the composition of metals which distinguish each. |
| Why is cast bronze special? Bronze is timeless: archeologists are still digging up bronze artifacts from when man had first discovered it. The cast bronze you place in your home will surely outlive it. |
| What kinds of metals are EliteBath products made from? Elite uses 2 types of bronze to create our products. Type 1: Silicon bronze has a high copper content with silicon and other trace metals which give it a soft gold color. Type 2: Nickel Bronze "aka white bronze" has less copper and nickel as well as other trace metals which give it a soft silver color. |
| Are any Elite Bath products plated? NO, all Elite Bath products are cast solid. |
| What is a patina? A patina is a chemical reaction on a metal surface creating a colorful change. Typically because of the copper content and depending on the environment it is exposed to. |
| What is a living finish? A living finish is one that is susceptible to change and evolves over time. A living finish can be maintained please refer to our maintenance instructions. |
| What is a fine art finish? A fine art finish is one that is done by hand with heat and the application of different chemicals to create a desired look. Elite fine art finishes are protected by our own proprietary coating. This will insure a slow unnoticeable change. |
| How do I clean a Satin finished sink? The best method is to use a fine to mild scotch brite pad wiping in the direction of the brushed finish.Most bathroom cleaners Tilex, Windex,etc. are safe to use on a satin finished sink. Always rinse and dry sink after cleaning and use. Apply Turtle Ice wax after cleaning to prevent spotting. |
| How do I clean a Polished bronze sink? If sink begins to tarnish use brass cleaner to remove discoloration or calcium deposits. Rinse and dry sink after cleaning and use. Apply Turtle Ice wax after cleaning to prevent spotting. |
| How do I clean a Traditional bronze , Oil Rubbed sink? A soft wet cloth with a small amount of antibacterial hand soap . If it is a stubborn spot you can use a small amount of wax on a 000 steel wool pad. Rinse and dry sink after cleaning and use. Apply Turtle Ice wax after cleaning to prevent spotting. Dry sink after each use and wax regularly. |
| My living finish is damaged can I fix it? Yes , you can. Scratches can be removed and your Oil Rubbed, Traditional bronze finishes can be restored. Products are available in various stores or we can provide a restoration kit. |
| How do I clean my fine art finished sink? Use Tilex, 409, Windex, or any liquid non abrasive cleansers to prevent dulling of gloss coating work best. You can use any car wax or paste wax to build up an extra barrier of protection against scratching. "Do NOT use bleach!" |
| My Fine Art finished sink is damaged can I fix it? Possibly, but it would depend on the extent of the damage. Our fine art finish sinks are sealed with a proprietary coating which is extremely durable but not invincible. If the coating is scratched you can go to any auto parts store and purchase any number of haze or scratch removers. |
| What if my restoration/repair attempts fail? All is not lost you can ship your sink to us and we will restore it for you. Call for fees. |
