How to Clean Old Door Hardware ...did you find it in Morocco?

You've just scheduled to have your door refinished. (You have right?) But now you realize that your hardware is a bit, let's say...aged, worn, needs a face-lift... Yikes, what do you do now? If you read my previous post you could replace it and sometimes that's the best solution.

However, sometimes we really love our door handle since it may represent who we are. Or, we already invested a lot into it. Maybe while traveling the world, in some Moroccan market you found a door handle that you just had to have and now it needs to be refreshed.

Brass Hardware

Video - Take the hardware off so that you don't get it on the wood door.

Brass Hardware

Written instructions and many varied methods.

Removing Paint

You can also use an old crock pot to let the parts soak.

New Hardware   

How to keep it clean and functioning.

Preservation

Lubricate and switch  

Let the cleaning, restoring and preserving begin!

From Shabby Doors to Chic Doors

Can you believe how beautiful these doors turned out?

Using a darker stain on a door is the trend and hides a multitude of issues. However, we do more then just cover the door with stain and finish. We take the door layer by layer, issue by issue and make sure your door is new again.

A lovely place to hang your seasonal wreath and wait until you hear the ohhhs and ahhhs!