What is meant by a “Lifetime” finish?
Both Baldwin and Schlage are manufacturing door locks and other hardware with their lifetime finishes. A popular misconception is this finish is on ALL their products and it is not. In Baldwin hardware, the lifetime finish in now in three choices. 003 is lifetime shiny brass. Finish 055 is lifetime polished nickel. Finish 056 is lifetime satin nickel. Not al locks and styles are available in every finish. Many, but not all Schlage finishes have a lifetime guarantee. For any specific questions on finishes before you make a purchase, Baldwin’s consumer number is 800 566-1986 and Schlage’s is 800 847-1864.Note: Many people get confused by the “lifetime” versus non lifetime finishes. Baldwin does not make their regular lacquered brass (finish 030) on EXTERIOR door hardware anymore. It does not hold up to the elements well enough, which is why the 003 Lifetime finish came into existence. However, this 030 polished brass finish is still used effectively on indoor applications. This is the fi
