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Chrome Plating Services

Chrome Plating Services

Durable, high-shine chrome finishes for architectural hardware, hospitality components and engineered parts — delivered with care across the UK.

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What is chrome plating?

A bright, mirror-like finish with strong corrosion resistance and wear performance.

Chrome plating is an electroplating process that applies a thin layer of chromium onto metal surfaces — producing a clean, reflective finish that performs well in high-touch environments.

We offer decorative nickel-chrome (a nickel base with a thin chromium topcoat). We do not offer hard chrome plating.

What is chrome plating?
Mirror-bright or satin finishes (on request)
Corrosion resistance for demanding environments
Consistent results for sets, batches and repeat runs
Individually handled and inspected (no bulk barrel plating)

"I had an old chrome finished soap basket on which the chrome had worn off. The basket was fixed onto a marble splashback and the only replacement baskets that I could find would have required new screw holes to be drilled into the marble. I therefore decided to look at re-chroming the basket. After abortive discussions with a couple of companies offering re-chroming services, I found Douglas Metal Finishing on the net. I was impressed with them from the outset - they responded promptly and clearly to my enquiry and followed up with an acceptable estimate. Re-chroming of my soap basket was organised efficiently, and I am delighted with the result which probably looks better than the soap basket did when I bought it. In short, Douglas Metal Finishing provided an excellent service and I shall happily use them again."

Richard R.
Richard R.

Where chrome is used

A proven finish for projects that need both performance and presentation.

Architectural metalwork

Door handles, push plates, handrails, trims

Hospitality fixtures

Taps, shower fittings, towel rails and accessories

Retail displays

Hardware, POS stands and branded elements

Engineering components

Parts needing corrosion resistance and a premium appearance

How chrome plating is applied

A controlled, repeatable process — with careful handling at every stage.

1
Strip (if required)

Remove old coatings on previously plated items where needed.

2
Polish and prepare

Buff and smooth the substrate to create a high-quality base.

3
Degrease and clean

Remove oils, residues and contamination so the finish bonds correctly.

4
Nickel plating

Apply a mid-bright to bright nickel layer for depth and corrosion protection.

5
Chrome plating

Apply the chromium top layer for hardness, durability and shine.

6
Inspect and finish

Visual checks and final polish to ensure consistency across the set.

Technical notes: Decorative Chrome

Typical specifications for decorative chrome. We can confirm details to your sector or drawing/specification.

Thickness (typical)

Decorative chrome
≤0.3 µm chromium over 10–25 µm nickel (anything thicker is hard chrome and not offered)

Materials

Base materials
Brass, mild steel, stainless steel, copper alloys

Finish options

Appearance
Bright or satin (on request)
Inspection
Visual checks; thickness checks as required

Standards

Reference
BS EN 1456 / BS 12206 (or internal equivalents depending on sector)

Need design guidance or deeper technical detail?

Chrome plating FAQs

Practical answers for specifiers, maintenance teams and manufacturers.

No — we focus on decorative nickel-chrome (a thin chromium topcoat over nickel) for architectural and interior components. If you need a heavy-duty wear coating, we can advise on alternative routes.

In many cases, yes. We can strip old coatings (where required), prepare the surface and re-plate. Suitability depends on the base metal, condition and geometry.

Yes. Bright is the standard mirror look, and satin is available on request. We can also advise on durability and care for high-touch environments.

Send photos, quantities and any drawings/specification. If needed we’ll inspect parts before confirming pricing, lead times and finish options.

Have a specific question about chrome plating or your part? Ask our team.

Need a consistent chrome finish that holds up in real-world use?

Talk to our team about decorative nickel-chrome plating. Send photos or drawings and we’ll advise the right route, confirm lead times, and keep you updated throughout.

ISO 9001 certified
ISO 14001 certified
ISO 45001 certified
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