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May
17
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!
Jan
24
Got a question? Give us a call!
Buying hardware can be complicated. We do everthing we can to make purchasing hardware from A Touch of Brass a simple process but we can’t cover every possible hardware scenario. If you have a question and can’t find the answer on our site then give us a call!
We are happy to take your call and answer any questions you have. That’s what we’re here for! The staff at A Touch of Brass has been answering questions about brass hardware for over 35 years. We pride ourselves on helping contractors, homeowners and anyone else with a home improvement conundrum.
Please call us at 1-800-272-7734 or send your question to Ask Jim! We’ll find the solution together!
Jan
22
How To Buy Cabinet Hardware #1: New or Used
Cabinet hardware can be tricky business. The options are nearly infintesimal. Finding the perfect cabinet hardware can turn into a full time job, if you let it. The best way to avoid that is to decide what you want and then find it. Don’t just go on a shopping walkabout until the right piece of cabinet hardware is staring you in the face. Plan ahead to save yourself money, time and a lot of unnecessary headaches.
You’re going to have to choose between cabinet knobs and cabinet pulls. Both are wonderful ways to decorate your cabinets the only real difference is how they are installed. To install a cabinet knob you’ll drill one hole and screw the knob in. To install a cabinet pull you’ll drill two holes.
If your cabinet doors are blank then you can choose either one with no worries. You’re starting with a blank slate. If your cabinet doors have knobs or pulls already installed, it gets a little more complicated:
Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
20
Brass Elegans Floor Registers Ship the Next Day!
Our top priorities at A Touch of Brass is providing the best quality of product to all our customers and getting it to them as quickly and inexpensively as possible. Our free shipping on every item offer has taken care of the inexpensive part, and our recent additon of Brass Elegans floor and wall registers is taking care of the quickly part!
Brass Elegans floor registers ship the next business day. If you order them on a Monday then they’ll ship on a Tuesday. If you order them over the weekend then they’ll ship out on Monday! They ship fast and they ship for free!It’s ironic that Brass Elegans registers ship so quickly because these registers are definitely worth the wait. Here are a few ways they stand out:
- They are made of solid cast brass. The top portion of the floor register, the grille, is the part that stick out of your floor. It is the only part of your register that is visible and so it is important that it looks good. Solid brass, finely finished, always looks impressive.
- The damper is screwed on. The damper box is the part of the register that sits in the floor and has louvers that will open and close to control the air flow. For most register this piece is glued to the grille so you can’t detach the damper without damaging it and your register will only work as long as the glue holds strong. A screwed-on damper removes both of those worries and because it is made of steel, you don’t have to worry about it bending or cracking. Every part of a Brass Elegans register is made to last.
- Each register has smooth, beveled edges.If you’re putting your register in the floor, there’s a pretty good chance someone will step on it at some point. Rough, uneven edges will cause scratched or cut feet. Brass Elegans registers have smooth grilles and smooth dampers so you won’t have to worry.
If you need a floor register then you should want the best register you can get. Order a Brass Elegans register today and get the highest quality register around shipped to you fast and free!
If you have any questions about Brass Elegans registrs please call us at 1-800-272-7734 or send your question to Ask Jim!
May
17
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!
Jan
24
Got a question? Give us a call!
Buying hardware can be complicated. We do everthing we can to make purchasing hardware from A Touch of Brass a simple process but we can’t cover every possible hardware scenario. If you have a question and can’t find the answer on our site then give us a call!
We are happy to take your call and answer any questions you have. That’s what we’re here for! The staff at A Touch of Brass has been answering questions about brass hardware for over 35 years. We pride ourselves on helping contractors, homeowners and anyone else with a home improvement conundrum.
Please call us at 1-800-272-7734 or send your question to Ask Jim! We’ll find the solution together!
Jan
22
How To Buy Cabinet Hardware #1: New or Used
Cabinet hardware can be tricky business. The options are nearly infintesimal. Finding the perfect cabinet hardware can turn into a full time job, if you let it. The best way to avoid that is to decide what you want and then find it. Don’t just go on a shopping walkabout until the right piece of cabinet hardware is staring you in the face. Plan ahead to save yourself money, time and a lot of unnecessary headaches.
You’re going to have to choose between cabinet knobs and cabinet pulls. Both are wonderful ways to decorate your cabinets the only real difference is how they are installed. To install a cabinet knob you’ll drill one hole and screw the knob in. To install a cabinet pull you’ll drill two holes.
If your cabinet doors are blank then you can choose either one with no worries. You’re starting with a blank slate. If your cabinet doors have knobs or pulls already installed, it gets a little more complicated:
Read the rest of this entry »
Jan
20
Brass Elegans Floor Registers Ship the Next Day!
Our top priorities at A Touch of Brass is providing the best quality of product to all our customers and getting it to them as quickly and inexpensively as possible. Our free shipping on every item offer has taken care of the inexpensive part, and our recent additon of Brass Elegans floor and wall registers is taking care of the quickly part!
Brass Elegans floor registers ship the next business day. If you order them on a Monday then they’ll ship on a Tuesday. If you order them over the weekend then they’ll ship out on Monday! They ship fast and they ship for free!It’s ironic that Brass Elegans registers ship so quickly because these registers are definitely worth the wait. Here are a few ways they stand out:
- They are made of solid cast brass. The top portion of the floor register, the grille, is the part that stick out of your floor. It is the only part of your register that is visible and so it is important that it looks good. Solid brass, finely finished, always looks impressive.
- The damper is screwed on. The damper box is the part of the register that sits in the floor and has louvers that will open and close to control the air flow. For most register this piece is glued to the grille so you can’t detach the damper without damaging it and your register will only work as long as the glue holds strong. A screwed-on damper removes both of those worries and because it is made of steel, you don’t have to worry about it bending or cracking. Every part of a Brass Elegans register is made to last.
- Each register has smooth, beveled edges.If you’re putting your register in the floor, there’s a pretty good chance someone will step on it at some point. Rough, uneven edges will cause scratched or cut feet. Brass Elegans registers have smooth grilles and smooth dampers so you won’t have to worry.
If you need a floor register then you should want the best register you can get. Order a Brass Elegans register today and get the highest quality register around shipped to you fast and free!
If you have any questions about Brass Elegans registrs please call us at 1-800-272-7734 or send your question to Ask Jim!
