Over time, your surface will develop a unique pattern of use. Areas of frequent use and cleaning will appear lighter and smoother than areas that are used less frequently which will look darker. Bronze surfaces are not meant to represent a monolithic surface. An artisanal metal, bronze surfaces may show slight scratches, pinholes and soldering marks that add to its charm. Because of its natural imperfections and patina, no two bronze surfaces will look exactly alike. Hammered bronze will have a wavy, undulated surface and will not be machine flat. Depending on the size and shape of your surface, a non-welded butt seam may be required. Very large surfaces may require a mechanical silicone-sealed field joint. No on-site welding is necessary.

Bronze is a great option for kitchen countertops, bar tops, backsplashes and range hoods.

We use 14-gague sheet (approximately 1/16" thick). The sheets are bonded to solid waterproof MDF and can be built up to your desired thickness. Edges can be built up to any thickness; 1 & 1/2" is standard for countertops.

We recommend a "stainless steel magic," Noxon, or Windex for day-to-day cleaning. Please see our care and maintenance tab for more detailed care, cleaning and warranty information about bronze.

Bronze is available in a mirror-polish finish or a matte finish. We can also add a patina to your surface, cutting the time it will take to create a natural antiqued look.

Your bronze surface is not protected or coated with lacquer; it is a living finish and will be affected by certain elements that will either remove or add to your patina. Acidic items such as lemon juice and metal polish may remove patina while oil based items will add to it.

No, a bronze surface will not rust or stain. Bronze is a reactive metal so you can expect the patina to change over time, but rust will not form.

If you wish to minimize scratch marks and preserve your knife blades, we encourage you to use a cutting board for chopping and food prep.

We can fabricate a custom integral sink and weld it in as a seamless part of any top. We can also under-mount or cut-in any sink that you provide. Holes for faucets and accessories such as hot water inserts and soap dispensers are available.

Always use a trivet or pad when placing hot items on your bronze surface.

Typically it will take 4-6 weeks to fabricate your countertop or bar top from the time we receive approved shop drawings from you.

Our bronze products come with a one year warranty. Brooks Custom will repair or replace, at our option, any faulty product that is deemed to have been caused by manufacturing defects. Items must be returned to our Mt. Kisco location if not installed by us. Incidental work or adjacent materials are not included in warranty coverage. All shipped products must be opened and inspected within 24 hours of delivery. Any claims for shipping damage must be made within that time. Warranty is non-transferable and applies to the original purchaser only.