| Solid brass is one of the best | | | | |
| materials for home hardware because it can be cast | | | | Brass hardware is a great choice |
| in a variety of designs that range from simple to | | | | for the home – not only because of its durability |
| highly ornate and it is available in a variety of finishes. | | | | over time but because it is a user friendly material. |
| For example, did you know that a solid brass knob | | | | For example, plastic is a common choice because it is |
| can come in a polished chrome (silver colored) finish? | | | | resistant to breaks. That's true but did you know |
| It is a common misconception that brass equals a | | | | that plastic can also warp and discolor? Thinner |
| gold tone when, in fact, it can range from a shiny | | | | metals or even brass coated materials may seem like |
| gold tone to dark bronze (almost black) finishes. | | | | a pocket book friendly alternative but these metals |
| Brass is a highly malleable material | | | | will tarnish, scratch and dent easily. Knobs and drawer |
| and that has made it an ideal choice for metal work | | | | pulls are frequently banged, scratched and of course |
| throughout history. Brass is an alloy of zinc and | | | | pulled and pushed every day – rough treatment |
| copper and this combination can create several | | | | requires strong materials to resist that damage. |
| different types of brass for different applications. | | | | |
| Brass has many other qualities that make it a popular | | | | Selecting new cabinet knobs and |
| material such as its high resistance to tarnish. | | | | pulls should be a fun process that enhances your |
| | | | | home design and will ease the burdens of daily life |
| Brass hardware can be lacquered | | | | (such as hard to open doors and drawers). Search |
| or unlacquered – a lacquer coating will be more | | | | for patterns that coordinate with an existing theme |
| resistant to tarnish over time. Most unlacquered | | | | or create an entirely new theme throughout every |
| polished brass will quickly become darker in tone. | | | | room in the home. Remember that solid brass |
| Once brass is "finished" it will have a coat of lacquer | | | | hardware is available for door, window and general |
| applied to prevent protect the color and prevent the | | | | home hardware so it is easy to select a pattern that |
| finish from becoming darker. Brass is available in | | | | will be available for all your home hardware needs. |
| Polished Brass, Antique Brass, Polished Chrome, | | | | Remember to search for solid brass (not brass |
| Brushed Nickel and Oil Rubbed Bronze finishes. | | | | plated) and be sure to ask questions. |