Supplying Door Hardware & Architectural Ironmongery Since 1976

Trusted Supplier of Trade Door Handles & Ironmongery Across the UK

Over 900 Door Handles & 40+ Doors on Display in Kendal

Part of the Heritage Brass range by M.Marcus

Heritage Brass - Polished Nickel

Polished Nickel Door Handles, Kitchen Handles and Ironmongery

Heritage Brass polished nickel is a living finish: nickel plating on highly polished brass, giving a bright shine with a gentle golden undertone that is warmer and softer than polished chrome. M.Marcus makes it across Heritage Brass door handles, door knobs, door furniture, window furniture, kitchen and cabinet hardware, hinges and accessories, so you can fit polished nickel lever handles, hinges, window fasteners, cupboard handles and coat hooks that all match. It suits period and classic homes, Shaker and painted kitchens, and bathrooms with nickel taps and fittings.

Polished Nickel or Polished Chrome?

Both are bright, reflective finishes. Polished nickel has a warmer tone with a hint of gold, while polished chrome is cooler and bluer. If you are matching existing hardware, choose the same finish throughout, as the two look different side by side. Compare with Heritage Brass polished chrome, or for a brushed, low sheen nickel look, see Heritage Brass satin nickel.

Polished Nickel, a Living Finish

The nickel finish is not coated, so it will oxidise naturally. Buff it regularly with a soft cloth to keep the bright shine. If it is not regularly buffed, the nickel plate will subtly change over time, taking on an aged patina that suits period doors and furniture.

Polished Nickel Door Handles and Door Furniture

Shop all polished nickel door handles and knobs, including door handles on backplates and polished nickel door handles on rose. Add matching bathroom thumb turns, escutcheons, door stops and flush pulls for sliding doors. For the front door, see polished nickel door knockers, letter plates, centre door knobs and house numbers and letters, or browse all polished nickel door furniture.

Polished Nickel Kitchen and Cabinet Handles

Polished nickel kitchen handles bring a warm shine to Shaker, painted and classic kitchens. Choose from polished nickel cabinet and drawer pull handles, polished nickel cupboard knobs, cup handles and edge pulls, or see all polished nickel kitchen and cabinet hardware.

Windows, Hinges and Accessories

Finish the room with polished nickel window furniture, including casement window fasteners and stays, polished nickel hinges, polished nickel coat hooks, door bolts and the full range of polished nickel accessories.

Polished Nickel Locks and Latches

Heritage Brass door handles are sold without locks or latches. For locks and latches to go behind them, see the York Security polished chrome and nickel locks and latches by M.Marcus.

See every other finish in our Heritage Brass finishes collection.

Polished Nickel Questions

What is Heritage Brass polished nickel?
Nickel plating on highly polished solid brass, giving a bright finish with a gentle golden undertone. It is made across Heritage Brass door handles, cabinet hardware, window furniture, hinges and accessories.

What is the difference between polished nickel and polished chrome?
Both are bright, reflective finishes. Polished nickel is warmer, with a hint of gold, while polished chrome is cooler and bluer, so choose one finish throughout for the best match.

Is Heritage Brass polished nickel lacquered?
No. The nickel finish is not coated, so it will oxidise naturally and, if not regularly buffed, take on an aged patina over time. This is why it is called a living finish.

How do I keep polished nickel door handles shiny?
Buff them regularly with a soft cloth. This keeps the nickel bright and stops it taking on an aged patina.

Do Heritage Brass door handles come with locks or latches?
No. They are sold without locks or latches. See the York Security range by M.Marcus for locks and latches.

Trusted UK Ironmongery Supplier Since 1976

Trade Door Handles is part of T.H. Wiggans Ironmongery, supplying architectural ironmongery since 1976, with Heritage Brass polished nickel on display at our Kendal and Carlisle showrooms. Read our kitchen and cabinet hardware guide, or contact us and we will help you match your polished nickel hardware.

Shop Polished Nickel

Popular Polished Nickel Products

More Polished Nickel Door Furniture
View as

One finish for every door, window and cupboard

Choosing Polished Nickel Ironmongery

One finish through the house. Heritage Brass makes polished nickel across door handles and knobs, door furniture, window furniture, kitchen and cabinet hardware, hinges and accessories, so everything can match.

Where polished nickel works best. The warm, bright shine suits period and classic homes, Shaker and painted kitchens, and bathrooms with nickel taps and fittings.

Polished nickel or satin nickel? Both are nickel finishes. Polished nickel is a bright mirror shine, while satin nickel is brushed, with a soft low sheen that shows fewer fingerprints. For a cooler, bluer shine, see polished chrome.

A living finish. Polished nickel is nickel plating on highly polished brass. The nickel is not coated, so it oxidises naturally. Buff it regularly with a soft cloth to keep it bright, or let it subtly take on an aged patina over time.

Locks and latches. Heritage Brass handles are sold without locks or latches. See York Security polished chrome and nickel locks and latches to go behind them.

Showrooms, help and other finishes

Help Choosing Polished Nickel

See polished nickel in person. Heritage Brass polished nickel is on display at our Kendal and Carlisle showrooms. Trade Door Handles is part of T.H. Wiggans Ironmongery, trading since 1976.

Cannot find what you need? If a polished nickel item is not listed, contact us. We will check with M.Marcus for you, and we help trade customers with project quantities.

Other finishes. Compare polished nickel with the rest of the range in our Heritage Brass finishes collection.

Polished Nickel Questions

Is polished nickel good for kitchen handles?

Yes. Polished nickel kitchen handles and cupboard knobs give a warm shine that suits Shaker, painted and classic kitchens. As a polished finish, it shows fingerprints more than a brushed finish such as satin nickel.

What is the difference between polished nickel and satin nickel?

Polished nickel is a bright, mirror finish. Satin nickel is brushed, with a soft, low sheen. Polished nickel is not coated, while satin nickel is one of the Heritage Brass lacquered finishes.

Will polished nickel door handles match my polished nickel cupboard knobs?

Yes. Heritage Brass uses the same polished nickel finish across its door handles, cabinet hardware, window furniture, hinges and accessories.

Is Heritage Brass polished nickel solid brass?

Yes. The finish is nickel plating on highly polished solid brass.

Can I get polished nickel hinges to match?

Yes. Heritage Brass polished nickel hinges include washered brass butt hinges, so the hinges can match the door handles.
Back to top

Compare /3
Call Us