The Washington Post

Is it possible to restore an ‘antique’ finish on cabinet hardware?

Q: We renovated our kitchen 10 years ago in a French country style. One of my favorite details is the "jewelry" we chose for the cabinet knobs and pulls. Over time, the antique-looking finish has worn ...
The Gazette

Restore the antique finish on well-used cabinet hardware

Question: We renovated our kitchen 10 years ago in French country style. One of my favorite details is the “jewelry” we chose for the cabinet knobs and pulls. Over time, the antique-looking finish has ...
Post and Courier

How do I freshen the finish on my brass door handle?

Have you ever reached for your front door handle and wished there was something you could do to restore that unsightly finish on your door handle? Worried that all the neighbors are talking about it ...
The Washington Post

How to restore a brass kickplate

Question: Three times in 10 years, I’ve installed a new brass kickplate on the front door of my house. Each time, the protective coating has worn away, leaving an ugly pattern. This covering has never ...
The Columbian

Restore the antique finish on your well-used cabinet hardware

We renovated our kitchen 10 years ago in a French country style. One of my favorite details is the “jewelry” we chose for the cabinet knobs and pulls. Over time, the antique-looking finish has worn ...