Archive for 2009
Dec
29
Free Shipping On Every Order Over $35!
We know times are tough and people are looking for savings anywhere they can find them so we are now offering free shipping on every item to anywhere in the continental United States!
You can forget about the extra expenses of shipping and just focus on what you need to keep your home amazing! Just like our Bulk Coupons Discount this offer makes buying your door, bath or cabinet hardware just a little easier on your wallet and your peace of mind. Improving your home and your life should make you feel better. It shouldn’t keep you awake at nights.
The only items exempt from this offer are brass bar railings and shower doors. Every other order over $35 will ship at no extra charge to you. Orders going to Canada and Hawaii are still subject to additonal shipping costs. Our apologies to all Hawaiins and Canadians but you have better weather and less crime, respectively, so we’re sure you’ll get over it.
Dec
18
How To Measure Your Door Thickness
When you buy a new door knob, door lever, deadbolt or front door handleset you need to know what your door thickness is. Let’s go over why it’s important and what you have to do to get the right measuremnt.
Your knob, lever, etc. will have two sides to it that will go on either side of the door. These two sides will be connected by screws. These screws must be long enough to fit through the door and secure the two sides of the lock together but not too long or else they’ll stick out too far and ruin the aesthetic and the functionality of the door.
So when you know you’re door thickness you really know what size screws you’ll need to put your lock together.
To measure your door thickness just open your door and look at it so you have the same view as the image above. Hold a tape measure flat to the edge of the door and record the measurement.
Most doors are 1 3/4″ thick. This is the standard measurement for all of our locks and the size of the screws included. If your doors are thicker than 1 3/4″ that’s okay! We can use something called a thick door conversion kit that includes longer screws to accomodate thicker doors. If your door is thinner your options are a little more limited but we may be able to figure something out.
Call 1-800-272-7734 to ask us about door thickness related problems or Ask Jim! We’ll get back to you within a few hours!
Dec
16
Buy More, Save More! Bulk Discounts Now Available!
A Touch of Brass now offers bulk order discount coupons that are available to everyone!
Read the rest of this entry »
Sep
15
Mortise Locks - Everything Included!
Mortise locks are a big investment so make sure you aren’t getting shortchanged. Some locksmiths or hardware dealers are getting sneaky and only selling the trim and then nickel and diming you for the individual lock components and mounting hardware. Don’t fall into that trap.
When you buy a mortise lock each of these components should be included in the price:
Exterior and Interior Trim - The part of the mortise lock you actually see. The trim should included the handle, knob or lever that goes on the outside of your door and the knob or lever that goes on the inside of your door. If you are buying a “dummy knob” then these are the only parts you’ll need. If you’re buying an Entrance set (a fully functional lock) than you’ll need the rest of these components as well.
Mortise Box - This is the central component of the mortise lock and you need one for your new handleset to function properly.
Cylinder - When you use a key to lock or unlock a door you’re using the cylinder. The key slides into the cylinder and engages the rest of the locking mechanism. LIke the mortise box, the cylinder is an essential part of a mortise lock. Make sure it’s included in the price you’re paying.
Mounting Hardware - To properly install your mortise lock you’ll need a set of screws to affix the exterior and interior trim to your door. It would take a very devious dealer to not include these but don’t take any chances.
Installation Instructions and Product Template - You can probably put your new lock in without these two items but I really wouldn’t want to try. To save yourself a lot of hair pulling, brow furrowing and fist shaking make sure both your installation instructions and the template with all the individual specifications come with your lock. If you buy quality product from companies like Baldwin Hardware or Emtek then this information will probably be on their company website as well.
All the locks we sell come with every item I’ve listed. When we sell a lock we sell you the entire lock and include everything you’ll need to install that lock and have it work perfectly. If your considering buying from a dealer, make sure you’re getting everything you’re entitled to and nobody is playing any games.
Aug
10
What does “center-to-center” mean for handlesets and cabinet pulls?
Baldwin Images Tahoe Handleset
Whenever you have to mount a piece of hardware by drilling two seperate holes you need to know your Center-to-Center measurement. Handlesets and cabinet pulls are the most common types of hardware that require a center-to-center measurement, or CTC. The center-to-center measurement is the distance between the two mounting holes. If your replacing a handleset or a cabinet pull you’ll need to make sure your new hardware has the same CTC measurement as your current hardware does.
Jul
29
Baldwin Bronze Bath Accessories - Improve Your Tub Appeal!
Baldwin Bronze Stonebridge Towel Ring
Bronze bath accessories are really gaining ground among homeowners who want to make their bathrooms unique and timeless.
Unique - Most bathrooms look alike because most people choose bath hardware that is “modern and minimal”. “Modern and minimal” is a great way of saying something is so boring nobody will notice it (minimal) and who cares because everybody under the sun is buying it right now (modern). Bronze bath fixtures will stand out from the legions of polished nickel, chrome and brass towel bars and towel rings. People will actually notice how you’ve chosen to decorate your bathroom will have to make a judgement one way or the other about your choice of style. That choice is what many people are afraid of and so they avoid it by buying things that are indistinguishable and forgettable. Dont’ be timid. Get noticed! Read the rest of this entry »
Jul
20
Ann at Home Decorative Cabinet Knobs, Cabinet Pulls and Drawer Pulls
Anne At Home’s unique style of decorative cabinet hardware is now on sale at A Touch of Brass! Hundreds of different cabinet knobs and cabinet pulls, each one unique, offer you limitless opportunities to decorate your kitchen and bathroom cabinets in a way that reflects your specific personality, style and tastes.
Jul
08
Maximize Your Curb Appeal with Whitehall Mailboxes!
Personalized Mailbox w/ Deluxe Post and Newspaper Carrier
A Whitehall mailbox will give your home the most curb appeal on the block and make your guests impressed with your home before they’re halfway down the driveway. Whitehall has combined the latest manufacturing trends with a familiar, quaint style to create a mailbox with a classic look but more capacity and longer-lasting durability than any traditional mailbox has ever had.
Jul
07
Century Bathworks Shower Doors Are Now Available!
Our shower doors can transform a grim, plodding bathroom into a luxurious spa! We offer Century Bathworks complete line of shower doors. Century has been making shower doors for over 60 years and their current selection showcases decades worth of innovation and imagination. We can take whatever size and shape shower space you’re working with and turn it into the amazing shower you deserve.
Jul
06
Baldwin Hardware Couture Series Doorknobs
Once again defining an era of interior design and raising the bar for all its competitors, Baldwin Hardware is introducing the Couture Series of door knobs. Each one is made of pure solid brass and is available in Baldwin’s best finishes.
Dec
29
Free Shipping On Every Order Over $35!
We know times are tough and people are looking for savings anywhere they can find them so we are now offering free shipping on every item to anywhere in the continental United States!
You can forget about the extra expenses of shipping and just focus on what you need to keep your home amazing! Just like our Bulk Coupons Discount this offer makes buying your door, bath or cabinet hardware just a little easier on your wallet and your peace of mind. Improving your home and your life should make you feel better. It shouldn’t keep you awake at nights.
The only items exempt from this offer are brass bar railings and shower doors. Every other order over $35 will ship at no extra charge to you. Orders going to Canada and Hawaii are still subject to additonal shipping costs. Our apologies to all Hawaiins and Canadians but you have better weather and less crime, respectively, so we’re sure you’ll get over it.
Dec
18
How To Measure Your Door Thickness
When you buy a new door knob, door lever, deadbolt or front door handleset you need to know what your door thickness is. Let’s go over why it’s important and what you have to do to get the right measuremnt.
Your knob, lever, etc. will have two sides to it that will go on either side of the door. These two sides will be connected by screws. These screws must be long enough to fit through the door and secure the two sides of the lock together but not too long or else they’ll stick out too far and ruin the aesthetic and the functionality of the door.
So when you know you’re door thickness you really know what size screws you’ll need to put your lock together.
To measure your door thickness just open your door and look at it so you have the same view as the image above. Hold a tape measure flat to the edge of the door and record the measurement.
Most doors are 1 3/4″ thick. This is the standard measurement for all of our locks and the size of the screws included. If your doors are thicker than 1 3/4″ that’s okay! We can use something called a thick door conversion kit that includes longer screws to accomodate thicker doors. If your door is thinner your options are a little more limited but we may be able to figure something out.
Call 1-800-272-7734 to ask us about door thickness related problems or Ask Jim! We’ll get back to you within a few hours!
Dec
16
Buy More, Save More! Bulk Discounts Now Available!
A Touch of Brass now offers bulk order discount coupons that are available to everyone!
Read the rest of this entry »
Sep
15
Mortise Locks - Everything Included!
Mortise locks are a big investment so make sure you aren’t getting shortchanged. Some locksmiths or hardware dealers are getting sneaky and only selling the trim and then nickel and diming you for the individual lock components and mounting hardware. Don’t fall into that trap.
When you buy a mortise lock each of these components should be included in the price:
Exterior and Interior Trim - The part of the mortise lock you actually see. The trim should included the handle, knob or lever that goes on the outside of your door and the knob or lever that goes on the inside of your door. If you are buying a “dummy knob” then these are the only parts you’ll need. If you’re buying an Entrance set (a fully functional lock) than you’ll need the rest of these components as well.
Mortise Box - This is the central component of the mortise lock and you need one for your new handleset to function properly.
Cylinder - When you use a key to lock or unlock a door you’re using the cylinder. The key slides into the cylinder and engages the rest of the locking mechanism. LIke the mortise box, the cylinder is an essential part of a mortise lock. Make sure it’s included in the price you’re paying.
Mounting Hardware - To properly install your mortise lock you’ll need a set of screws to affix the exterior and interior trim to your door. It would take a very devious dealer to not include these but don’t take any chances.
Installation Instructions and Product Template - You can probably put your new lock in without these two items but I really wouldn’t want to try. To save yourself a lot of hair pulling, brow furrowing and fist shaking make sure both your installation instructions and the template with all the individual specifications come with your lock. If you buy quality product from companies like Baldwin Hardware or Emtek then this information will probably be on their company website as well.
All the locks we sell come with every item I’ve listed. When we sell a lock we sell you the entire lock and include everything you’ll need to install that lock and have it work perfectly. If your considering buying from a dealer, make sure you’re getting everything you’re entitled to and nobody is playing any games.
Aug
10
What does “center-to-center” mean for handlesets and cabinet pulls?
Baldwin Images Tahoe Handleset
Whenever you have to mount a piece of hardware by drilling two seperate holes you need to know your Center-to-Center measurement. Handlesets and cabinet pulls are the most common types of hardware that require a center-to-center measurement, or CTC. The center-to-center measurement is the distance between the two mounting holes. If your replacing a handleset or a cabinet pull you’ll need to make sure your new hardware has the same CTC measurement as your current hardware does.
Jul
29
Baldwin Bronze Bath Accessories - Improve Your Tub Appeal!
Baldwin Bronze Stonebridge Towel Ring
Bronze bath accessories are really gaining ground among homeowners who want to make their bathrooms unique and timeless.
Unique - Most bathrooms look alike because most people choose bath hardware that is “modern and minimal”. “Modern and minimal” is a great way of saying something is so boring nobody will notice it (minimal) and who cares because everybody under the sun is buying it right now (modern). Bronze bath fixtures will stand out from the legions of polished nickel, chrome and brass towel bars and towel rings. People will actually notice how you’ve chosen to decorate your bathroom will have to make a judgement one way or the other about your choice of style. That choice is what many people are afraid of and so they avoid it by buying things that are indistinguishable and forgettable. Dont’ be timid. Get noticed! Read the rest of this entry »
Jul
20
Ann at Home Decorative Cabinet Knobs, Cabinet Pulls and Drawer Pulls
Anne At Home’s unique style of decorative cabinet hardware is now on sale at A Touch of Brass! Hundreds of different cabinet knobs and cabinet pulls, each one unique, offer you limitless opportunities to decorate your kitchen and bathroom cabinets in a way that reflects your specific personality, style and tastes.
Jul
08
Maximize Your Curb Appeal with Whitehall Mailboxes!
Personalized Mailbox w/ Deluxe Post and Newspaper Carrier
A Whitehall mailbox will give your home the most curb appeal on the block and make your guests impressed with your home before they’re halfway down the driveway. Whitehall has combined the latest manufacturing trends with a familiar, quaint style to create a mailbox with a classic look but more capacity and longer-lasting durability than any traditional mailbox has ever had.
Jul
07
Century Bathworks Shower Doors Are Now Available!
Our shower doors can transform a grim, plodding bathroom into a luxurious spa! We offer Century Bathworks complete line of shower doors. Century has been making shower doors for over 60 years and their current selection showcases decades worth of innovation and imagination. We can take whatever size and shape shower space you’re working with and turn it into the amazing shower you deserve.
Jul
06
Baldwin Hardware Couture Series Doorknobs
Once again defining an era of interior design and raising the bar for all its competitors, Baldwin Hardware is introducing the Couture Series of door knobs. Each one is made of pure solid brass and is available in Baldwin’s best finishes.
