I had an old brass drape rod but the manufacturer didn’t sell matching rings…grrr! It took some trial and error to find what I was looking for. I learned this lesson when trying to hang my drapes. Do they look nice, sure! The problem is they are usually specific to manufacturers making it hard to find matches. We don’t know their long-term durability and they certainly don’t have the longevity that brass does. Many retailers offer finishes like honey or champagne bronze as a “toned-down” alternative for those unsure of brass. If brass is lacquered, it will be protected and no longer susceptible to the effects of moisture or oxygen. It’s what gives unlacquered brass hardware that beautiful patina you see and puts it into the living finish category. This happens when brass comes into contact with oxygen, water, and even the oils in your skin. Without anything to protect it, the once shiny finish will become dull and darker over time. Unlacquered brass is considered raw brass because it doesn’t have any protective coating (lacquer).
Who would do such a thing?ĭoor Latches | Drawer Pulls | Round knobs That wasn’t actually brass but part of an unfortunate design trend where metal was painted to mimic brass without the price tag. Even though unlacquered brass starts off with a bright finish, there is no mistaking it for that shiny gold lamp at Grandma’s house.
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How to restore the original unlacquered brass finishīefore I get into the difference in finishes, brass is a metal alloy made of copper and zinc with an unmistakable classic golden hue.Why is it more expensive than other hardware?.
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