Solid Brass Knob
Solid Brass Knob
Solid Brass Kick Plates Add Real Value - Available in Bronze, Brass, Nickel - Standard or Custom Sized
Kick Plates are a wonderful to enhance the entryway system of your home while increasing the durability of your door. Kick plates are used on both commercial doors and private homes to prevent scratches and gouges over time on the lower portion of the door. Because kick plates are available in a wide variety of sizes, materials and finishes it is easy to coordinate your new kick plate to complement your existing door hardware. Available at Look In The Attic in 14 finishes and custom sizes available.
Kick plates are a great addition to any exterior (or interior) door in your home or business. Because the lowest section of a door frequently becomes damaged over time, kick plates function as a barrier against this normal wear and tear. Depending on the type of door you have a kick plate can mount using screws (wood doors), adhesive or magnetic for metal doors. Kick plates are available in solid brass (which is extremely durable), aluminum, or even forged iron. Kick plates are available in a variety of standard sizes or can be custom sized. Available finishes include Polished Brass, Antique Brass, Satin Nickel, Weathered Black, Anodized Bronze, Antique Nickel and Polished Stainless Steel.
Bronze Kick Plate
Kick plates are produced today – allowing you to add them to your current (or new) entryway system. It is a simple way to enhance the durability of your door and complete the look of your entryway. There are a few simple steps to follow when selecting a new kick plate for your door. First, measure carefully – kick plates are not the width of the door – allow ½ inch of extra room on either side of the kick plate for proper installation and function. Second, remember to pay attention to the type of mount needed (magnetic kick plates will not work of wooden doors and screw mount might be compatible on a metal door). Note: By adding a kick plate to your exterior door it will tie together the rest of your door hardware. Replace older knobs, doorbells and knockers in the same finish and different designs will tie together nicely.
Kick plates are readily available online as well as in many home decorating catalogs. Search for solid brass construction for increased durability and remember to ask questions. Kick plates can be ordered in custom sizes and finishes so if you don’t see exactly what your looking for check on the availability of other sizes. These kick plates can be found online through LookInTheAttic & Company and they offer free design assistance and free custom quotes.
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How can I remove lacquer finish from brass Kitchen Cabinet Knobs?
I do not like the shiny brass look. I would like to remove the clear finish, and then use something to "antique" the knobs. They are solid brass.
There are 50 solid brass knobs in the kitchen of the house I just bought. I do not like shiny brass, but I like the knobs. Replacing these expensive knobs would be a bit much.
What kind of finish are you trying to achieve? If you are looking for an older, antique look, try doing what the person who had this best answer recommended.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20061019220724AA35c1W
This is an interesting set of instructions for painting brass. I have seen this done using a spray paint of a different metallic finish. Read the comments too...one of those ladies seems to know exactly what she is doing.
http://www.bejane.com/ask_jane_paint_brass
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