Reference card for architectural finish codes

[Jacob Morgan]

Was looking through a locksmith catalog and a lot of the locks and associated hardware just listed the architectural codes and not a plan English description of the finishes. Looked online and there are a lot of sheets one can print off, but did not like how they were organized, and they tended to list a lot of odd-ball finishes that do not seem to show up in locks very often. So made my own, it is here if anyone wants a copy of it.

Find the type of finish on the left and the US code is to the immediate right, and the ANSI codes (specific to the material under the coating, if any) is to the further right. If there are any finishes that often show up on locks that I missed please let me know and it will be reposted accordingly.

[billdeserthills]

I don't see the 716 color on there,
it's for a synthetic duronotic or a synthetic 613 color

[cledry]

622 finish or matt black is becoming more common. One thing I see a lot of is people using 32D instead of 26D, they are a close match but when on the same door there is a definite difference to the finish. Then there is the manufacturer difference. A Schlage might not match a Baldwin or a Medeco, it is a bit hit and miss. I remember once I ordered a set of intermediate pivots from CRL, one LH one RH both in 313 and they were quite different finishes! Customer was not pleased, but I explained I don't manufacture the parts, I just install them!

Also two finishes that I order every day at work that aren't shown are US28 which is typically used on storefront parts and locks, it is aluminum finish and in the business is just called "clear". So when I call and order a part I may say I want it "in clear" and the supplier knows that is US28.

The other common finish in storefront doors is 313, sometimes called duranodic but usually just called duro. This is the dark brown finish seen on storefront doors.

For the finishes mentioned in the chart I have a set of deadbolt scalps on a beaded ring, I think a Falcon rep gave them to me about 25 years ago.

[Jacob Morgan]

Changed the chart above given the feedback from Bill and Cledry--thanks guys, your real world experiences are much appreciated.

Also added some color samples--but please note that the colors are only the most general of guides, at best they just point in the right direction.

[cledry]

Changed the chart above given the feedback from Bill and Cledry--thanks guys, your real world experiences are much appreciated.

Also added some color samples--but please note that the colors are only the most general of guides, at best they just point in the right direction.

Chart needs correcting. Should say matt black instead of satin bronze (your second instance).

Also I think your * should be a ** in the chart to correspond with the footnote.

[Jacob Morgan]

Thanks Jim, I think it is taken care of now. Went with "Aged Bronze" for 716--saw where some charts were calling matte black 622. Also found new color samples for Duranodic and Aged Bronze.

[cledry]

Thanks Jim, I think it is taken care of now. Went with "Aged Bronze" for 716--saw where some charts were calling matte black 622. Also found new color samples for Duranodic and Aged Bronze.

Looking good.

Here's my finish chart for comparison.

[Jacob Morgan]

Next time you win a bid on supplying the hardware for a project, ask the architect to send over beer that matches the exact color of the hardware. Better make it a six pack to make sure everything matches. Sounds like a fantastic idea to me.