We're a little bit obsessed with colour, which is probably why we have such an extensive range of colour ways across our hardware (12 and counting...).
We get that finding just the right shade to complement your project is important, which is why we've introduced a bespoke colour service. Available on our Meteor, Hobson and Edwards designs, it allows you to choose a RAL (Classic system) or British Standard powder coat colour of your choosing (subject to availability, please see below). We can help with advising on colour and finish, source powder and supply samples on request.
Because we do all our powder coating in-house, we can do bespoke colour runs in small batches to tight lead times. Here's an overview of our service at a glance:
- Minimum order of 10 handles
- Bespoke powder coating from £120, plus the price of the handles and powder (see below)
- Lead times approximately 10 working days from payment
- Available on Hobson, Meteor, Edwards, Long Edwards, Slim Edwards and XL Edwards
A note on colours
We source our powder coating colours from a range of UK-based suppliers so are limited by the colours they stock and make to order. Most colours in the RAL Classic system are available in small quantities and will usually cost around £50 per colour. Therefore we would encourage clients to use this colour system rather than the RAL Design system, as these colours are made to order and can be very costly (up to £600 per colour). We can also source some British Standard and Pantone colours, though not as many are available as the RAL Classic colour chart. We are always happy to assist in sourcing colours and have a number of colours already in stock so please contact us if you require help in choosing or navigating the (sometimes very complicated) world of the different colour systems!
Colour 'matching'
We get a lot of enquires about colour matching handles to different laminates. Many laminate brands, such as Fenix, Formica and Egger, recommend a RAL, Pantone or BS colour match where possible, but not every shade of laminate will have an exact match, so please check with your kitchen supplier or the brand website to find out whether a match exists or what the closest colour would be. Some Fenix colours, for example, only have a RAL Design colour match, so colour matching is possible, but could be very expensive (see above). Here is a list of colours we have in stock that are official matches to laminate colours:
RAL Design 180 40 05 - Fenix Verde Comodoro
RAL Design 080 60 10 - Fenix Castoro Ottowa
RAL Classic 7047 - Fenix Grigio Efeso
RAL Classic 9010 - Fenix Bianco Male
RAL Classic 9003 - Fenix Bianco Alaska
RAL Classic 2003 - Egger Orange
RAL Classic 7004 - Formica Fox
RAL Classic 7009 - Formica Green Slate
To discuss your project and find out more, please email us at info@swarfhardware.co.uk