Finishes and Abbreviations for Locks
The different lock finishes can be a minefield of information, with some manufactures using different names for the same colour, this list below should help to locate the correct colour for your lock.
AB | Antique Brass |
AG | Anodised Gold |
AS | Anodised Silver |
BP | Brass Plated |
BJ | Black Japanned |
BLUX | Brasslux |
BLK | Black |
BMA | Bronze Metal Antique |
BZP | Bright Zinc Plated |
CG | Champagne Gold |
CH | Chrome Plated |
CP | Chrome Plated |
DMG | Dark Metallic Grey |
EB | Electro Brass |
ENB | Enamelled Nickel Bronze |
GAA | Gold Anodised Aluminium |
GE | Gold Enamel |
GLV | Galvanised |
IB | Imitation Bronze |
JPD | Japnanned |
MS | Metallic Silver |
NP | Nickel Plated |
PAA | Polished Anodised Aluminium |
PB | Polished Brass |
PC | Polished Chrome |
PL | Polished Anodised and Laquered Brass |
PSS | Polished Stainless Steel |
SAA | Satin Anodised Aluminium |
SB | Satin Bras |
SC | Satin Chrome |
SCP | Satin Chrome Plated |
SNP | Satin Nickel Plated |
SS | Stainless Steel |
SE | Silver Enamelled |
WE | White Enamelled |
ZP | Zinc Plated |