TRIMS & FASTENINGS / BUYING ANSWER
Reviewing a decorative metal finish.
How should metal-look trim appearance be approved?
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THE BUYING ANSWER
Start with a clear definition.
Identify the component and the intended colour, sheen and surface texture using a retained reference. Request composition or performance information separately when needed. A gold-coloured appearance does not identify the underlying material or coating.
The decision behind the detail.
Similar finish names can describe visibly different components. Compare the actual parts under the same conditions rather than approving a name alone.
PREPARE ONLY WHAT IS RELEVANT
Three details to bring.
- Component reference
- Name the ornament, button or other item.
- Finish appearance
- Describe colour, sheen and texture against a reference.
- Evidence needs
- List any material or assessment records required.
Check together
- Keep appearance approval separate from material declarations.
- Compare front, edge and reverse surfaces.
- Record an approved physical finish reference.
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