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Friday, November 11, 2016

Enhancing the Kitchen with Bronze Sheeting

Many homeowners want kitchens that are unique, especially if they spend a lot of time cooking and cleaning. Enhance this area using bronze sheeting, a material that is perfect for these types of kitchen remodels.

Backsplash

A focal point for many kitchens today, and rightfully so, is the backsplash. Enhance this area by setting up bronze sheets. This material has a unique ability to withstand extreme temperatures and it is corrosion-resistant. Even if water splashes over the surface and sets, the surface will be just fine.

Bronze sheets also have a distinct luster, particularly when the lights in the kitchen are turned on. Each time clients go to clean dishes or prepare food, they’ll be taken back by the sparkling beauty of their backsplash.

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Great Home Customizations Using Brass Tubing

As an architectural designer, being creative is essential for fulfilling your clients’ needs. This starts with the materials you use. Brass tubing is versatile and perfect for many home renovations ideas.

Towel Racks

Because brass tubing is already shaped like a rod, it works great for holding towels. Combine multiple brass tubes together for ample towel space, while showing off an elegant sheen that only brass can provide. Brass tubing almost replicates the look of gold, only you don’t have to spend a fortune for such a distinct bathroom piece.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Tips for Cleaning Brass Materials

Because of its versatility, brass comes in many forms and sizes. Whether in round tubes, square tubes, or even L-tubes, what remains constant is the need for its regular cleaning. Knowing how to manage their appearance is important especially if you are a designer or builder  working on a project that utilizes brass materials.
You cannot expect,of course, to be able to immediately apply every brass item upon purchase, and so would need to stock and store them in a cool, dry place. Until you actually get to use them, you want to be able to retain the integrity and quality of your brass product.
Cleaning Tips
In case you will have to clean certain brass items yourself, it’s best you know how to do it without damaging its form. The foremost thing you have to remember is that excessive cleaning can also remove the metal’s texture and finish so you have to do this carefully as well.
There are various types of liquids or solvents, and even abrasives, that can help you accomplish the cleaning of your brass materials. Just make sure to take extra care when it comes to stripping the brass of tarnish and other impurities.
According to Brass Types
It would help you a lot if you can properly identify the kind of brass you are working with. Solid brass is a lot tougher than those items that are simply brass-plated, and therefore can withstand tougher cleaning methods.  If the brass you have is unfinished, then it would require frequent cleaning so that it doesn’t lose its luster. Brass square tubes and other forms that are lacquered are generally more resistant to wear and tear, and corrosion, and could even go as much as 10 years without thorough cleaning.
 

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Brass Metal: The Material that Keeps Giving

There are many materials you can use as a furniture designer, but one material that is considered to be the most versatile is brass. Composed of copper and zinc, brass offers many benefits you can’t help but take advantage of.

Applications

The diverse applications that are highly suited for brass are quite astonishing. It is used in so many industries because of its availability and simple production process. You’ll see brass a lot in the architectural industry, from distinct furniture pieces to door handles and ornamental trim. The manufacturing industry also heavily relies on brass for jets, pipe fittings, nuts, bolts, threaded parts, and valve bodies.

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Being Innovative with Brass Angle

Being a metal fabricator great as it gives you access to many materials to work with. In terms of style and durability, brass angle is ideal and works well when used in these metal fabrications.

Perimeter of Furniture

If you have pieces of furniture with a conventional look, you can enhance their aesthetics with ease using brass angle. Apply this material along the edges of pieces like desks, trunks, and end tables. Since this metal already has a rectangular shape, it fits perfectly on square or rectangle-shaped furniture.