solid brass door hardware

solid brass door hardware

If you are building a new home, remodeling or just looking to replace old and worn existing home hardware for cabinets and furniture, the type of hardware you choose and the finish can play an important role in the overall appearance and layout of your home. Solid brass is an excellent choice for most home hardware because of its durability and wide range of designs and functions. If you are looking for very heavy pieces or traditional patterns, solid brass hardware offering a selection in a variety of finishes.

The finish you select is almost as important as the design and operation of any computer at home. Depending on your decorating style, color finish can go a long way to create or expand a theme that goes in your house. The finishing process also helps to protect the hardware from corrosion and tarnish over time. Most popular brass finishes are polished brass, antique brass, polished chrome, brushed nickel and oil rubbed bronze. The popularity of finishes individual has varied over time and trends in decoration, but these finishes have been very popular at home and office building today.

Bright finishes like polished brass and polished chrome have been especially popular since the early nineteenth and twentieth centuries. They a very bright (almost like a mirror) finish, but can be prone to tarnish over time and may therefore require additional maintenance to prevent this. Physical lacquers Vapor Deposition (PVD) can be applied to resist corrosion, tarnish and polished brass finishes. PVD is especially popular for outdoor kick plates and hardware of others, and also provides greater resistance to scratching.

"Sorry" or antique finishes are a popular choice when searching for the hardware to match the existing hardware in a house or create an antique look. This is also popular in the restoration of older homes, where only some of the original hardware is being replaced by damage or deterioration. These finishes are darker in appearance and usually more dull. Brass and bronze are two examples of rubbed oil finishes difficulties. Other options include antique copper, copper gradient and antique bronze, antique nickel, etc., which are pieces of hardware that have been chemically treated to darken the original finish.

Brushed nickel finishes were widely used until the 1880s due to resistance nickel to tarnish. Finished nickel maintenance have remained however because the nickel matte is relatively low, popular and easy to hide small scratches that may occur over time due to wear and tear over time.

Solid home in brass hardware line is easily available and in the catalogs of many home décor. Search solid brass (not silver) the construction and make sure to ask questions. When work with solid brass hardware can be sure that the different designs and pieces are tied together, if the same finish used in every room. These pieces of brass massif are available online through LookInTheAttic & Company and offer free design assistance and help.

Heath Zenith 79/M Traditional Décor Series Wired Door Chime, Solid Oak with Satin Brass Tubes
Heath Zenith 79/M Traditional Décor Series Wired Door Chime, Solid Oak with Satin Brass Tubes
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Heath Zenith's #79/M door chime is intended for hardwired installation, and may be used with one or two doors. It has an attractive solid oak cover with polished brass tubes, and features two distinctive chimes, one for the back door and one for the front. Powered by 16-volt AC transformer, sold separately (see Heath Zenith accessories #121AC-A and #122C-A).--Josh DettweilerWhat's in the BoxChime, hardware kit

Features

  • Hardwired door chime (powered by 16-volt/10-watt or 16-volt/15-watt transformer)
  • For use with hardwired doorbell systems
  • Distinctive 2- and 1-note chime melodies distinguish front and back doors
  • Wired for use with two doors
  • Solid oak cover with satin-brass finished tubes; 7 by 2.375 by 8 inches
Heath Zenith 932-C Traditional Décor Wired Push Button, Solid Brass with Satin-Nickel Finish
Heath Zenith 932-C Traditional Décor Wired Push Button, Solid Brass with Satin-Nickel Finish
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This is a push button for use with hardwired doorbells. The recessed-mount design gives it a low profile and the clean, simple design would complement any modern building.--Josh DettweilerWhat's in the BoxPush button, hardware kit

Features

  • Lighted Push Button
  • Recessed Mount
Heath Zenith 76 Wired Door Chime, Solid Maple with Brushed Nickel Tubes
Heath Zenith 76 Wired Door Chime, Solid Maple with Brushed Nickel Tubes
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Heath Zenith 76 Classic Side Tube, Wired Door Chime, Solid Maple CoverHeath Zenith is synonymous with quality, integrity and innovation around the globe. They are committed to developing products that enhance their customer's lives through peace of mind, safety and convenience. Heath Zenith has been the leader in innovative and quality products for over 60 years.Heath Zenith 76 Classic Side Tube, Wired Door Chime, Solid Maple Cover Features:; Solid Maple Cover; Natural Finish; Brushed Nickel Finish Tubes; 2- Note Melody; 1 Year Warranty; 7.125"w x 2.5"d x 10"h; C sound

Heath Zenith's #76 door chime is intended for hardwired installation, and may be used with one or two doors. It has an attractive solid maple cover with brushed nickel tubes, and features two distinctive chimes, one for the back door and one for the front. Powered by 16-volt AC transformer, sold separately (see Heath Zenith accessories #121AC-A and #122C-A).--Josh DettweilerWhat's in the BoxChime, hardware kit

Features

  • Hardwired door chime (powered by 16-volt/10-watt or 16-volt/15-watt transformer)
  • For use with hardwired doorbell systems
  • Distinctive 2- and 1-note chime melodies distinguish front and back doors
  • Wired for use with two doors
  • Solid maple cover with brushed nickel tubes; 1.8 pounds
Brainerd Solid Brass Mail Slot
Brainerd Solid Brass Mail Slot
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not yellow gold brushed chrome finish

Features

  • solid brass
  • 11" x 2-1/4" opening
  • polished brass finish
  • mounting hardware included
Progress Lighting P5688-44 Andover Two-Light Medium Wall Lantern with Solid Brass Construction and Beveled Glass Panels with Hinged Door, Oxford Silver
Progress Lighting P5688-44 Andover Two-Light Medium Wall Lantern with Solid Brass Construction and Beveled Glass Panels with Hinged Door, Oxford Silver
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Light Bulb:(2)60w CA10 Cand C Incand, Finish:Oxford Silver Solid brass wall lantern with beveled glassHinged door for easy relamping

Features

  • Oxford Silver finish
  • Clear beveled glass
  • Size: 7-1/2-Inch sq. w., 21-1/4-Inch ht. Extends 8-1/4-Inch.
  • Uses (2) 60-watt candelabra bulbs
  • Progress Lighting has over 5,000 lighting fixtures offered in our catalog, the largest single source for residential and commercial lighting
Progress Lighting P5526-44 Andover Three-Light Close-To-Ceiling with Solid Brass Construction and Beveled Glass Panels with Hinged Door, Oxford Silver
Progress Lighting P5526-44 Andover Three-Light Close-To-Ceiling with Solid Brass Construction and Beveled Glass Panels with Hinged Door, Oxford Silver
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ultimate in design elegance.Thomasville Lighting Collection.Huge Selection and Inventory.Authorize Dealer By Progressive Lighting .Home Improvement Mall Offers the broadest selection of Home furniture

Features

  • Oxford Silver finish
  • Water seeded glass
  • Size: 9-5/16-Inch w., 12-7/16-Inch ht.
  • Uses (3) 60-watt candelabra bulbs
  • Progress Lighting has over 5,000 lighting fixtures offered in our catalog, the largest single source for residential and commercial lighting
Heath Zenith 853-A Classic Décor Wired Push Button, Solid Brass
Heath Zenith 853-A Classic Décor Wired Push Button, Solid Brass
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Heath Zenith 853 Polished Brass Collection, Wired Push Button, Lighted, Polished BrassHeath Zenith is synonymous with quality, integrity and innovation around the globe. They are committed to developing products that enhance their customer's lives through peace of mind, safety and convenience. Heath Zenith has been the leader in innovative and quality products for over 60 years.Heath Zenith 853 Polished Brass Collection, Wired Push Button, Lighted, Polished Brass Features:; Polished Brass Finish; Lighted; Recessed Mount (.625" hole required); 1.375"w x 3.25"h x 1"d; 1 Year Warranty

This is a simple yet elegant push button for use with hardwired doorbells. The recessed-mount design gives it a low profile, and the lighted button means no fumbling in the dark.--Josh DettweilerWhat's in the BoxPush button, hardware kit

Features

  • Lighted Push Button
  • Recessed Mount

"ABC Products" National Hardware ~ Adjustable Ball Catch (Solid Brass)
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Securely latches cabinet, single or French doors. Ball is adjustable for door gap and latch tension ~~ Can replace existing door bolt and strike ~~ Enhances appearance of any door or cabinet ~~ With fasteners for mounting.

Features

  • Adjustable ball catch in case door sags
  • Ideal for latching cabinet, single, and French doors
  • Ball is adjustable for door gap and latch tension
  • Replace door bolt and strike to enhance appearance
  • Solid brass with bright brass finish
Solid Brass Mail Slot 2 1/2
Solid Brass Mail Slot 2 1/2" X 8"
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Solid Brass Mail Slot 2 1/2" X 8"* Lifetime limited warranty* 2" X 7/38" opening* Solid brass installation screws and template included

Features

  • Lifetime limited warranty
  • 2" X 7/38" opening
  • Solid brass installation screws and template included
Honeywell RPW300A1001/A Wired Surface Mount Push Button
Honeywell RPW300A1001/A Wired Surface Mount Push Button
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The RPW300A is a wired, surface mounted, brass, non-lighted push button from Honeywell crafted from solid brass material for unmatched quality and the longest lasting durability for the finish and performance available today. Create the perfect first impression by matching your door chime pushbutton to your door hardware with this quality crafted solid brass push button from Honeywell.

Features

  • Wired Push Button
  • Surface mount
  • Non-lighted
  • Solid Brass Craftsmanship
  • Brass Finish
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