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Jul
25
Rocky Mountain Hardware
We want our customers to have access to the best products available, so we look for the best manufacturers we can find. Rocky Mountain Hardware definitely fits that bill. They specialize in fine, hiqh quality hardware. Rocky Mountain produces showstopper products that are meant to elicit “oohs” and “ahs” from guests.
Rocky Mountain elicits those amazed exclamations by using the finest bronze metals and decorating them with hand-applied patinas. These products truly stand apart from anything else on the market right now.
You can view Rocky Mountians entire line of door, bath, and cabinet hardware here.
Once a product catches your eye you can email us or call 1-800-272-7734 for pricing and availability.
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
What Sizes Do Floor Vent Covers Come In?
Floor vent covers, also called floor registers, come in 9 standard sizes. Most homes will have vents that match these sizes. Not sure how to measure your vent? Here’s how!
Most floor vents will be one of these sizes. Just click your size to see all the available floor vents :
The trickiest part of getting new floor vents is getting one style of vent for every size in your home. Our Wicker Floor Vents are available in all the standard sizes listed.
Important info:
- Wall vent covers usually come in sizes 6″ x 10″, 6″ x 12″ or 6″ x 14″ . They need to have mounting holes and screws to be used in the wall or ceiling. Shop our Wall and Ceiling Vents!
- Don’t see your size? Try our Custom-Sized Vent Covers!
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!
Jul
17
Discount Wall Vent Covers
You shouldn’t have to spend a lot of money on a wall vent cover. We offer wall vent covers that are inexpensive and good looking. The most important part of a “wall” vent cover is that it has mounting holes drilled into it so it can be mounted on the wall.
A wall vent is usually one of three sizes:
We base our vent cover sizes on the dimensions of the actual vent they’ll be covering. So if you have a 6″ x 10″ wall vent then you need a 6″ x 10″ vent cover. The actual vents are a little bit larger so they’ll overlap the vent. A 6″ x 10″ vent cover’s actual dimensions will be 7 1/4″ x 11 1/2″. Don’t see your size? Try one of our custom-sized vent covers. If you don’t have a standard sized vent then these will be your best option! Colors - Or “finishes” in hardware-speak. Our vent covers come in four main finishes: The brushed nickel and brass finishes are plated finishes and the white and black finishes are painted on. Both types of finishes are durable. Style - Our vent covers have a “scroll” pattern that is decorative and simple. The pattern leaves enough space for adequate air flow but still covers a considerable part of the vent opening. This isn’t a dainty pattern! These scroll vent covers are made to last! Every wall vent cover comes ready for installation. Each one has pre-drilled mounting holes and a set of mounting screws. Installation is simple! Just use the included screws to affix the vent cover over your vent. There will probably already be screw holes in the wall on either side of your vent so just use those. Once the vent cover is securely attached you’re all set! Have a question? Call us at 1-800-272-7734 or send us an email!
Jul
10
Why Choose An Oil-Rubbed Bronze Wicker Floor Register?
Oil-Rubbed Bronze Wicker floor registers are becoming more and more popular because they combine the sturdy structure of the wicker design with a rich oil-rubbed bronze finish. The combination creates a register that can handle the pounding of Keds during playtime but still look smooth and stylish in candlelight.
Wicker registers use a criss cross pattern that looks great but doesn’t sacrifice sturdiness. The elaborate design is an updated marriage of the victorian and mission styles; A register that is contemporary and classical at the same time.
Unlike other registers with a classical pattern, wicker registers aren’t flimsy or dainty. They can be stomped on and trampled and come away unscathed.
Oil-Rubbed Bronze Wicker floor registers look great, last long and come in every standard floor and wall register size. Add one to your home today!
Jul
04
Black Wall and Ceiling Vent Covers
We sell black wall and ceiling vent covers that look great, ship right away and are under $15.
A vent cover has one job: to cover the gaping hole in your wall. This means it has to be the right size and it has to look better than a gaping hole. It’s tougher than you’d think, but our vent covers meet both requirements! We stock vents for every standard size. Most wall or ceiling vents will be one of these sizes: All of our vent covers come with everything you need. No extra purchases and no difficult installation. You can just take them out of the box, screw them into your wall and you’re done.
Each vent cover includes:
- Pre-drilled mounting holes
- Mounting screws
You can choose a vent cover with or without a damper box:
- With a Damper Box - These are typically called Wall Registers and they have a set of louvers that can open or close to control the air flow into the room. There is a switch that sticks out from the from of the vent cover. These are the best choice for a wall vent.
- Without a Damper Box - The are just pure vent covers. They are thinner, lighter and less expensive than Wall Registers. Commonly referred to as Air Grilles or Air Returns they are the best option for a ceiling vent.
Give our Black Wall and Ceiling Vent Covers a chance! If you don’t like them you can return them. Just keep them in their orignal see-through packaging and you can send them back to us with no restock fee!
Have more questions? Send us an email or call us at 1-800-272-7734.
We’d love to help you!
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!
May
28
Emtek Orion Tubular Handleset Ships For Free!
The Orion tubular handleset is one of the latest handlesets from Emtek Hardware. The Orion is a full escutcheon handleset with a backplate that covers the entire handle and the deadbolt.
You can choose any of these four finishes: Oil Rubbed Bronze, Polishe Chrome, Flat Black or Satin Nickel. You can also choose any brass knob or lever that Emtek makes for the interior of your handleset.
Made from solid brass in a modern design, the Orion works with standard 2 1/8″ door prep and comes with a Schlage “C” Keyway.
Please specify a 2 3/8″ or a 2 3/4″ backset when ordering.
The Orion will ship within 24-48 hours after your order is placed and always ships for free!
Click here to start view the new Orion handleset by Emtek.
Apr
28
Why Order Online? No Sales Tax!!!
One of the biggest advantages of shopping online is that you don’t pay sales tax. If you shop at a brick and mortar store in your area then you’ll pay a 6% sales tax on every purchase. You can avoid that by shopping online. Depending on your purchase that 6% can really add up.
Sometimes the cost of the sales tax is just replaced with the cost of shipping. We’ve helped you avoid that by offering free shipping on all orders over $35! The only exception to our free shipping policy is brass bar railing and related accessories.
Avoiding sales tax really helps your bottom line on big ticket items like handlesets and fireplace doors.
So save yourself some money! Browse all you want at the local stores but when it comes time to make your purchase, shop online with A Touch of Brass!
