Archive for the ‘Uncategorized’ Category
Aug
02
Baseboard Registers Are In Stock and Ready to Ship!
What is a baseboard register? It is a cover for your air vent that can fit in spots a normal register or vent cover can’t. If the duct is right next to the wall or in the corner then a normal register won’t be able to fit there because a normal vent cover has an overlap of about 1-2″ so it won’t be able to just drop in. The wall will get in the way. A baseboard register has a much smaller overlap so it can easily cover these tricky vents.
Why should you buy from us? Because we have baseboard registers and baseboard vent covers in stock and ready to ship out today. Our baseboard registers are durable and inexpensive. They are built to last as long as you’ll need them and look great the entire time.
Our baseboard registers come in two sizes:
- 18″
- 15″
We also offer three distinct and stylish finishes:
- Antique Brass Finish Baseboard Registers
- White Wicker Finish Baseboard Registers
- Unfinished Oak Baseboard Register
Don’t drive yourself crazy looking for a better product at a better price. You won’t find it! Shop our baseboard registers right now!
Have a question about baseboard registers or vent covers in general? We’d love to answer it! Please give us a call at 1-800-272-7734 or just send us an email!
Jul
21
Brushed Nickel Wall and Ceiling Vent Covers
Brushed nickel is a great finish for a vent cover for two reasons:
- It’s eye-catching without being gaudy. You want a vent cover to look good when someone is looking directly at it and just blend into the background when they aren’t. Some finishes, like bright polished brass, are eye-catching to the point of distraction. Brushed nickel looks good without standing out.
- It blends in with traditional or contemporary styles. Antique brass won’t work in a home with a modern style and polished chrome will never seem traditional. Brushed nickel can bridge the gap. If your home’s style varies from room to room or if you’re thinking about a change in the next few years then you’re brushed nickel wall or ceiling vents can be a reliable constant. Brushed nickel goes with everything!
Imporant info:
- Nickel wall vents come with pre-drilled mounting holes and mounting screws. A must for any wall vent cover or ceiling vent cover!
- Adjustable louvers give you the power to control the air flow into every room.
- Wall and ceiling vents are not made for floors! They are made from a lighter material that won’t deal well with foot traffic. Need a nickel vent cover for your floor? We got ‘em!
Give our Brushed Nickel Wall and Ceiling Vent Covers a shot!
You won’t be disappointed!
Have more questions? Send us an email or call us at 1-800-272-7734.
We’d love to help you!
Jul
20
Wicker Style Floor Vent Covers by Accord Ventilation
Durable floor vent covers that are eye-catching and affordable!.
The wicker pattern is our most popular style of floor vent cover and with good reason! Stylish and sturdy, these vent covers are also moderately priced and ship out quickly and easily. Choose from Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Satin Nickel, Antique Brass or Polished Brass.
Every wicker floor vent is available in all standard sizes:
- 2″ x 10″
- 2″ x 12″
- 2″ x 14″
- 4″ x 10″
- 4″ x 12″
- 4″ x 14″
- 6″ x 10″
- 6″ x 12″
- 6″ x 14″
Key Features:
- Adjustable vents so you can control the air flow in your home.
- More surface area than most floor vents. Great for foot traffic!
- Most floor vent orders ship same day!
Jun
25
Expert Shower Installation in the Maryland Area
Buying a new shower door is the first step and installing into your bathroom is the second. A Touch of Brass can help you with both!
We’ve been installing showers for years and we’ve become experts at installing new shower doors quickly and cleanly.
This is a photo of one of our latest installtions of a Century Shower Door. This is a frameless door with satin nickel hardware and glass clips.
If you want your bathroom to look sleek and modern then a frameless shower door is a great choice.
Not sure you want a new shower door? Don’t rule it out yet! Give us a call at 1-800-272-7734 or send us a question. A brand new shower door is probably a lot less expensive than you think!
Feb
13
Have a question? Ask Jim!
Jim Long, the founder and president of A Touch of Brass, has been helping people with decorative hardware since 1975.
Jim can answer any question you have whether it’s about brass beds or the latest electronic keypad locks. He’s seen it all and he wants to help you!
So if you have question or need help with a hardware problem then Ask Jim!
Feb
10
A Touch of Brass Survives the Blizzards of 2010
With record snowfall, powerful winds and roads so bad even the plows were told to stay home, it is definitely a winter for the record books here in Maryland, but A Touch of Brass is still here to handle all your decorative hardware needs!
You can call us at 1-800-272-7734, email us at tim@atouchofbrass.com or send your questions or comments to Ask Jim!
Feb
07
Baldwin’s Lifetime Finish is Never Done!
Baldwin Hardware’s Lifetime Finish will outlast even the harshest exposure to the elements. It doesn’t matter if your handleset is doused in rain, covered in snow or slammed by cold winter winds, you’re Baldwin hardware will keep its shine.
The Lifetime Finish is available in:
- Polished Brass
- Polished Nickel
- Satin Nickel
If you buy a piece of hardware with a lifetime finish then you never have to worry about it tarnishing, cracking or wearing out. If it does they you are entitle to a full refund by Baldwin Hardware. That guarantee is good for life!
If you want a finish you can count on to stand up to any forecast choose a Baldwin Lifetime Finish!
Feb
01
Vessel Sinks Now Available at A Touch of Brass!
We now offer a selection of vessel sinks made by Brass Elegans.
Vessel sinks sit on the counterop or recessed into the countertop. Our vessel sinks are hand hammered and made of 100% copper. Each sink is available in two finishes: antique brass or pewter.
They are in stock and ready to ship so place your order today!
Click here to start browsing our selection of vessel sinks!
If you have any questions about vessel sinks, sinks in general or bathroom accessories please call us at 1-800-272-7734 or just Ask Jim!
Jan
31
My Vent Opening Is An Unusual Size!
We hear this all the time: “My vent opening is an unusual size!” or “None of your registers will work for my vent.”
Having an uncommonly sized floor vent is a very common problem. Home builders and HVAC specialists can’t see to agree on one set of standard sizes. Many, many homeowners have floor and wall vents that they can’t find a floor register or wall register to fit.
We have a solution. We can make custome made floor and wall grilles. Any size you need.
If you have questions about what size will work best for you please call us at 1-800-272-7734 or send your question to Ask Jim!
Jan
30
Winter-Proof Your Home With a New Fireplace Enclosure
Every winter we’re bombarded with harsh weather and harsher heating bills. A new set of fireplace doors can protect you against both.
Nothing fights winter cold like a warm, glowing fire. To really enjoy the pleasure and comfort of a fire in the fireplace you’ll want to have fireplace doors that open and close smoothly and a mesh screen that will keep your fire secure. Helping you warm your house is only one benefit of a tightly sealed fireplace doors, they can also help you keep all that hard-earned heat you are paying for!
A fireplace is basically a hole in the center of your home. If that hole isn’t sealed then all of the heat in your house will escape through it. Tightly fitted fireplace doors with a good seal and quality installation will stop your fireplace from turning into a black hole of heat and warmth.
Spend the rest of this winter warm and worry-free. Get a new set of fireplace doors today!
Aug
02
Baseboard Registers Are In Stock and Ready to Ship!
What is a baseboard register? It is a cover for your air vent that can fit in spots a normal register or vent cover can’t. If the duct is right next to the wall or in the corner then a normal register won’t be able to fit there because a normal vent cover has an overlap of about 1-2″ so it won’t be able to just drop in. The wall will get in the way. A baseboard register has a much smaller overlap so it can easily cover these tricky vents.
Why should you buy from us? Because we have baseboard registers and baseboard vent covers in stock and ready to ship out today. Our baseboard registers are durable and inexpensive. They are built to last as long as you’ll need them and look great the entire time.
Our baseboard registers come in two sizes:
- 18″
- 15″
We also offer three distinct and stylish finishes:
- Antique Brass Finish Baseboard Registers
- White Wicker Finish Baseboard Registers
- Unfinished Oak Baseboard Register
Don’t drive yourself crazy looking for a better product at a better price. You won’t find it! Shop our baseboard registers right now!
Have a question about baseboard registers or vent covers in general? We’d love to answer it! Please give us a call at 1-800-272-7734 or just send us an email!
Jul
21
Brushed Nickel Wall and Ceiling Vent Covers
Brushed nickel is a great finish for a vent cover for two reasons:
- It’s eye-catching without being gaudy. You want a vent cover to look good when someone is looking directly at it and just blend into the background when they aren’t. Some finishes, like bright polished brass, are eye-catching to the point of distraction. Brushed nickel looks good without standing out.
- It blends in with traditional or contemporary styles. Antique brass won’t work in a home with a modern style and polished chrome will never seem traditional. Brushed nickel can bridge the gap. If your home’s style varies from room to room or if you’re thinking about a change in the next few years then you’re brushed nickel wall or ceiling vents can be a reliable constant. Brushed nickel goes with everything!
Imporant info:
Give our Brushed Nickel Wall and Ceiling Vent Covers a shot! You won’t be disappointed! Have more questions? Send us an email or call us at 1-800-272-7734. We’d love to help you!
Jul
20
Wicker Style Floor Vent Covers by Accord Ventilation
Durable floor vent covers that are eye-catching and affordable!.
The wicker pattern is our most popular style of floor vent cover and with good reason! Stylish and sturdy, these vent covers are also moderately priced and ship out quickly and easily. Choose from Oil-Rubbed Bronze, Satin Nickel, Antique Brass or Polished Brass.
Every wicker floor vent is available in all standard sizes:
- 2″ x 10″
- 2″ x 12″
- 2″ x 14″
- 4″ x 10″
- 4″ x 12″
- 4″ x 14″
- 6″ x 10″
- 6″ x 12″
- 6″ x 14″
Key Features:
- Adjustable vents so you can control the air flow in your home.
- More surface area than most floor vents. Great for foot traffic!
- Most floor vent orders ship same day!
Jun
25
Expert Shower Installation in the Maryland Area
Buying a new shower door is the first step and installing into your bathroom is the second. A Touch of Brass can help you with both!
We’ve been installing showers for years and we’ve become experts at installing new shower doors quickly and cleanly.
This is a photo of one of our latest installtions of a Century Shower Door. This is a frameless door with satin nickel hardware and glass clips.
If you want your bathroom to look sleek and modern then a frameless shower door is a great choice.
Not sure you want a new shower door? Don’t rule it out yet! Give us a call at 1-800-272-7734 or send us a question. A brand new shower door is probably a lot less expensive than you think!
Feb
13
Have a question? Ask Jim!
Jim Long, the founder and president of A Touch of Brass, has been helping people with decorative hardware since 1975.
Jim can answer any question you have whether it’s about brass beds or the latest electronic keypad locks. He’s seen it all and he wants to help you!
So if you have question or need help with a hardware problem then Ask Jim!
Feb
10
A Touch of Brass Survives the Blizzards of 2010
With record snowfall, powerful winds and roads so bad even the plows were told to stay home, it is definitely a winter for the record books here in Maryland, but A Touch of Brass is still here to handle all your decorative hardware needs!
You can call us at 1-800-272-7734, email us at tim@atouchofbrass.com or send your questions or comments to Ask Jim!
Feb
07
Baldwin’s Lifetime Finish is Never Done!
Baldwin Hardware’s Lifetime Finish will outlast even the harshest exposure to the elements. It doesn’t matter if your handleset is doused in rain, covered in snow or slammed by cold winter winds, you’re Baldwin hardware will keep its shine.
The Lifetime Finish is available in:
- Polished Brass
- Polished Nickel
- Satin Nickel
If you buy a piece of hardware with a lifetime finish then you never have to worry about it tarnishing, cracking or wearing out. If it does they you are entitle to a full refund by Baldwin Hardware. That guarantee is good for life!
If you want a finish you can count on to stand up to any forecast choose a Baldwin Lifetime Finish!
Feb
01
Vessel Sinks Now Available at A Touch of Brass!
We now offer a selection of vessel sinks made by Brass Elegans.
Vessel sinks sit on the counterop or recessed into the countertop. Our vessel sinks are hand hammered and made of 100% copper. Each sink is available in two finishes: antique brass or pewter.
They are in stock and ready to ship so place your order today!
Click here to start browsing our selection of vessel sinks!
If you have any questions about vessel sinks, sinks in general or bathroom accessories please call us at 1-800-272-7734 or just Ask Jim!
Jan
31
My Vent Opening Is An Unusual Size!
We hear this all the time: “My vent opening is an unusual size!” or “None of your registers will work for my vent.”
Having an uncommonly sized floor vent is a very common problem. Home builders and HVAC specialists can’t see to agree on one set of standard sizes. Many, many homeowners have floor and wall vents that they can’t find a floor register or wall register to fit.
We have a solution. We can make custome made floor and wall grilles. Any size you need.
If you have questions about what size will work best for you please call us at 1-800-272-7734 or send your question to Ask Jim!
Jan
30
Winter-Proof Your Home With a New Fireplace Enclosure
Every winter we’re bombarded with harsh weather and harsher heating bills. A new set of fireplace doors can protect you against both.
Nothing fights winter cold like a warm, glowing fire. To really enjoy the pleasure and comfort of a fire in the fireplace you’ll want to have fireplace doors that open and close smoothly and a mesh screen that will keep your fire secure. Helping you warm your house is only one benefit of a tightly sealed fireplace doors, they can also help you keep all that hard-earned heat you are paying for!
A fireplace is basically a hole in the center of your home. If that hole isn’t sealed then all of the heat in your house will escape through it. Tightly fitted fireplace doors with a good seal and quality installation will stop your fireplace from turning into a black hole of heat and warmth.
Spend the rest of this winter warm and worry-free. Get a new set of fireplace doors today!
