Posts Tagged: oil rubbed bronze
To lacquer or not to lacquer
Posted by on Monday, April 29, 2013 in - leave a comment
Let's talk about lacquer. What is lacquer? Lacquer is a coating applied to an item as a way to seal an item and prevent the finish from aging or wearing. Lacquer finishes are applied to all sorts of things, including metals, of course. Most hardware manufacturers apply a lacquer coating to their …
Video Blog
Posted by on Friday, July 13, 2012 in - 2 comments
We think our hardware finishes are pretty special. Each is unique and hand done. Have you ever wondered how we do it? This is our first ever video blog post and you can see how we make our antique brass finish. The video was made in house, with original music and editing done by our very own …
OVAL RING PULL GIVEAWAY WINNER
Posted by on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 in - 2 comments
• Just in time for Thanksgiving, here is the winner of Horton Brasses first hardware giveaway. While the booty may be small this time, be sure to check in regularly to this blog as we slowly up the ante. • The winner of two Horton Brasses Oval Ring Pulls is.... • Leslie Howard! • The …
Oval ring pull review and giveaway
Posted by on Friday, November 19, 2010 in - 8 comments
• Okay. Orion just sent me these and, to be honest, I love them. Oval ring pulls. Two sizes. Seven finishes. Lots of options. • What I was most impressed with upon opening the package was the heft of these pulls. These babies are solid. Actually, I briefly contemplated putting the polished …
Mixing Finishes
Posted by on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 in - 16 comments
MIXING FINISHES • Whether decorating a new home or snazzying up an older model, the question often arises as to whether or not it is okay to mix finishes. Maybe all the doorknobs in your house are a shiny brass but you had your heart set on satin nickel in the kitchen and oil rubbed bronze in … read more »
How To Care For Your Hardware
Posted by on Monday, October 4, 2010 in - 1 comment
A few months ago, we completed our kitchen remodel. It was a big deal, involving moving supporting walls and two full months of starvation. About a week into the tear out, I discovered I was pregnant with my third child. Our busy life was about to get busier. • Functionality was my inspiration …