Brass Hardware Blog

Feb

09

Emtek Brass Keypad Deadbolt Now Available!

Emtek has taken security and convenience to the next level with their Brass Keypad Deadbolts! The keypad allows you to unlock or lock your door without a key.Here are a few situations where having a keypad makes life much easier:

If there is an emergency at your home and you’re not there you can call 911 and give them your security code so they don’t have to break down the door. This could save them vital seconds or minutes during an emergency
Need to let a friend into your house but you can’t get them the key? Just call them up and give them your security code for easy access?
Is the painter, plumber, etc. coming by when you can’t be around to let them in? Give them the code and then easily change it later that day! You can store multiple codes at once, so keep one code just for workers or visitors and then change when they are done. li>

Those are just a few of the situations where a keypad lock would come in handy. Being freed from your house key will have countless benefits!

Emtek’s Brass Keypad deadlock comes in brass or sandcast bronze. The Brass Deadbolt is available in oil rubbed bronze, lifetime brass or satin nickel. The Sandcast Bronze Deadbolt is availabe in deep burgundy, medium bronze, silver patina or flat black.

These products are in stock and ship for free!

Click here to view the Emtek Brass Keypad Deadbolt and start making your life easier!

If you have a question about Emtek’s Brass Keypad Deadbolt please call us at 1-800-272-7734 or just Ask Jim!

Feb

08

Buying Cabinet Hardware? Get a sample!

Cabinet hardware is a huge purchase. If you’re spending between $4-$10 a knob and buying between twenty to fifty new knobs for your house…you can do the math. Don’t make this purchase any more expensive than it needs to be.

Buy a sample knob or pull to make sure it looks the way you want it to before you place your entire order. We offer free shipping on all orders over $35, so you wont’ be wasting money on shipping. You’ll definitely be saving money if you decide your first pick isn’t so great and you want to send it back. You’ll be saving money on return shipping and on the restock fee. We may not charge a restock fee for one or two knobs but we’d have no choice for twenty or thirty.

So save yourself time, money and trouble by ordering a sample and making sure it’s exactly what you want!

If you have questions about how to order the right cabinet knob or pull for your home please call us at 1-800-272-7734 or just 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

06

Winter Survival Gear From A Touch of Brass

As we dig ourselves out of yesterdays blizzard it seems like a good time to remind everybody about the different ways A Touch of Brass can help keep you warm this winter:

Floor Registers - With easy to control damper boxes that let you control which rooms get heat and which dont, our floor registers will help you control how you heat your house so you and your family can stay warm without wasting energy or money!
Fireplace Doors - Fireplace doors seal off your fireplace to stop heat from escaping out of your chimney. They also let you enjoy a fire in the fireplace safely and efficiently. Stay warm, stay safe and keep your fireplaces sealed off with a new set of fireplace doors.
Fireplace Accessories - We have toolsets to help get your fire going, firebacks to radiate heat throughout your house and firescreens to make sure your fireplace is safe and secure.

Winter can be a harsh time, full of long brutally cold nights or it can be a time of fireside memories and energy efficient coziness. It’s up to you!

If you have questions about how we can make your winter easier, please call us at 1-800-272-7734 or send your question to Ask Jim!

Feb

05

Brass Bar Railings

Brass bar railings are a simple way to make your bar or parlor exceptional. Adding brass hand or foot rails may seem complex but it’s really not.

To order brass bar railings you need to know three things:

How much bar railing do you need? Bar railing is sold by the foot so’ll you’ll need to easure the length of the bar or wall you’ll be lining with bar railing.
How do you need the bar railing to be cut? Bar railins comes in 12 foot lengths but you probably will need something smaller which means you’ll need it cut down. If your bar is 6 feet on one side and 4 feet on the other than you’ll need the railing cut into three lengths. There is a $5 charge for each cut so if you’re capable you can save money by doing the cuts yourself.
How will you mount your railing? You can use a combination of brackets, elbows, flanges and end caps to secure your railing to the bar cap the ends.

If you need assistance ordering your bar railing please call us at 1-800-272-7734 or send your question to Ask Jim!

Feb

04

Baldwin Solid Brass Kickplates: Protecting Your Door and Preserving Your Style

Kickplates protect your door from, well, kicks and the add a decorative flair as well. Treat your house to a little extra pizzaz with a Baldwin solid brass or solid steel kickplate.

Baldwin kickplates come in two heights 8″ or 6″ and in lengths of 30″ or 34″. You can choose a kickplate that is solid brass or one that is solid steel. Both materials come in the full array of Baldwin’s world reknowned finishes.

If you have any questions about kickplates please call us at 1-800-272-7734 or just send your question to Ask Jim!

Feb

03

Emtek Brass and Bronze Doorbell Buttons Ship Fast and Free!

Don’t put off replacing your doorbell . Doorbell buttons are usually one of the last items homeowners take the trouble to replace and that’s unfortunate. You don’t want an ugly doorbell button. If people are scared to push it, well, it kind of defeats the purpose and that’s a bad thing. It’s like putting spikes on your front door knob.

Doorbell buttons are relatively inexpensive and very easy to install. They are one of the few pieces of hardware on your house that your guests wills stare directly at and use, so you want it to look good. If someone is hesitant to push your doorbell button, they might hesitate to come into your house too.

So, if you’re ready to take “make doorbell button less scary” off of your to-do list check out our selection of Emtek doorbell buttons. Emtek doorbells come in steel, brass or bronze and wide variety of finishes and over 23 different doorbell styles, including round, rectangular, oval and arched.

Just like all Emtek products, these doorbells will ship within 2-3 days after you place your order and are eligible for free shipping on any order over $35!

Make a great first impression on your next guest with an Emtek Doorbell button!

If you have any questions about doorbells please call us at 1-800-272-7734 or just send your question to Ask Jim!

Feb

02

Star Design Sinks By Brass Elegans

We’ve found the perfect sink for your bathroom or powder room, the Star Design Sink by Brass Elegans!

This sink will add a decorative flourish to your bathroom. It’s the kind of special touch that will catch someone’s eye and really stick out in their memory whenever they think of your home. This sink will make a lasting impression on your guests and bring a smile to your lips every time you think about it.

The Star Design sink is made of 100% copper and is hand hammered. You can choose between an antique or pewter finish and you have the option of a flat or round rim.

Like most of our products the Star Design sink is in stock and ready to ship within 1-2 days after your order is placed. A whole new bathroom could be just a few days away!

Click here to view product specifications, multiple images and shipping information.

If you have any questions about the Star Design sink by Brass Elegans or any of our other products please call us at 1-800-272-7734 or just send your question to Ask Jim!

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!