Frequently Asked Questions
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- Brass Railings in Bellevue, WA
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- Cable Railings
- Cable Railings | Seattle
- Custom Cable Railings in Bellevue, WA
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- Exterior Railings in Bellevue, WA
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- Floating Stairs
- Glass Railings
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- Interior Railings
- Interior Railings in Bellevue
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- Metal Awnings | Seattle
Do brass railings tarnish, and how do I maintain them?
Brass develops a patina as it reacts with air, which on a historic Olympia home is often desirable. To keep a railing bright, we lacquer it, and upkeep is just occasional dusting. To let it age, or to match existing aged metalwork, we leave it unlacquered. A living-finish bronze is meant to age and needs essentially no maintenance. We match the approach to the home and the look you want.
Do brass railings tarnish, and how do I maintain them?
Brass develops a patina as it reacts with the air, which is part of its appeal. To keep it bright, we apply a lacquer that holds the polish, and upkeep is just occasional dusting. To let it age, we leave it unlacquered and you control the patina with an occasional polish. A living-finish bronze is designed to age and needs essentially no maintenance, which suits a low-fuss high-end home.
Do brass railings tarnish, and how do I maintain them?
Brass develops a patina as it reacts with the air. To keep a railing bright, we lacquer it, and upkeep is just occasional dusting. To let it age into a warmer tone, we leave it unlacquered. A living-finish bronze is meant to age and needs essentially no maintenance, which suits an estate where low fuss matters. We will recommend the approach that fits the home and how it is used.
Do brass railings tarnish, and how do I maintain them?
Brass develops a patina as it reacts with air. To keep a railing bright, we lacquer it, and upkeep is just occasional dusting. To let it age, we leave it unlacquered and you control the patina with an occasional polish. A living-finish bronze is meant to age and needs essentially no maintenance, which suits a low-fuss high-end home.
Do brass railings tarnish, and how do I maintain them?
Brass develops a patina as it reacts with the air. To keep it bright, we lacquer it, and upkeep is just occasional dusting. To let it age into a warmer tone, we leave it unlacquered. A living-finish bronze is designed to age and needs essentially no maintenance, which suits a modern, low-fuss home. We will recommend the approach that fits your railing.
Do brass railings tarnish, and how do I maintain them?
Brass develops a patina as it reacts with air. To keep a railing bright, we lacquer it, and upkeep is just occasional dusting. To let it age, we leave it unlacquered and you control the patina with an occasional polish. A living-finish bronze is meant to age and needs essentially no maintenance, which suits a lakeside home that gets a lot of use.
Do brass railings tarnish, and how do I maintain them?
Both metals develop a patina as they age, which in a mountain home is usually the point. A living-finish bronze is designed to age and needs essentially no maintenance, ideal for a cabin or a vacation home that sits empty between visits. If you want a brass accent to stay bright, we lacquer it, and upkeep is just occasional dusting. We match the approach to how the home is used.
Do brass railings tarnish, and how do I maintain them?
Brass develops a patina as it reacts with air. To keep a railing bright, we lacquer it, and upkeep is just occasional dusting. To let it age, we leave it unlacquered and you control the patina with an occasional polish. A living-finish bronze is meant to age and needs essentially no maintenance. We will recommend the approach that fits your railing and how the home is used.
Do brass railings tarnish, and how do I maintain them?
Brass develops a patina as it reacts with air. To keep a railing bright, we lacquer it, and upkeep is just occasional dusting. To let it age, we leave it unlacquered and you control the patina with an occasional polish. A living-finish bronze is meant to age and needs essentially no maintenance. Being local, we are easy to reach if a question ever comes up.
Do cable railings obstruct the view?
No. One of the main reasons homeowners choose cable railings is because they provide maximum visibility. The thin horizontal or vertical cables keep your view open and airy compared to wood or iron pickets.