Patina can give metal a weathered, aged look, and using vinegar and salt is an easy, natural way to accelerate this process. Here’s how you can do it: Materials Needed: White vinegar Table salt Spray bottle or brush Fine steel wool or sandpaper (optional, for surface prep) A plastic container or a non-reactive surface (glass,…
When selecting metals for gates, doors, and fences, it’s important to consider durability, maintenance, appearance, and cost. Here are the most commonly used metals and their characteristics: Best Metals for Gates, Doors, and Fences Wrought Iron Pros: Extremely durable, decorative, customizable designs Cons: Requires regular maintenance to prevent rust, expensive Steel Pros: Very strong, more…
Patina: What is it? Almost every day, people ask me to explain what patinas are or to define them. Within the industry, the term has become extremely popular. We see a wide range of goods with “patina” finishes for sale. When metal is exposed to the elements, a natural chemical process called patina occurs. Similar…
Railings can be very beautiful regardless of the material they are made from but they need to be kept clean and be safe from a structural standpoint. Read on to learn how you can clean railings made from different materials. Powder Coated Railings Many-a-times railings are powder-coated to ensure that the underlying materials are safeguarded,…
Patina can be a confusing term as it has become an industry catchphrase for metalworking and applies to other industries like furniture. New products are being sold with “patina finishes” all the time and it makes it hard for consumers to know exactly what patina means. What is Patina Patina is a general term that…
Long Term Durability Most home owners have a list of repairs running around the home and weekends full of chores or business owners with much more on their minds than a front door detail. One way to make life simpler and more secure is to invest in a more robust option for the entry door…
Investing in a range hood is a great way to customize your kitchen, increase your home’s value, and make it more comfortable to cook! There are a lot of styles, types, and features to consider when shopping for a range hood. Use this range hood buying guide to help narrow down the type you’d need…
If you’re considering investing in new gates for your home or commercial location you’re probably looking for materials. There are many options for your gates but wrought iron is one of the best. Read about the Benefits of Wrought Iron Gates in this post. Wrought Iron Gates The Phoenix Valley residents are benefiting from having…
Benefits of the Full Metal Kitchen You’ve got orders to take, meals to make, and don’t need to spend all your time cleaning the grout on a tile surface or worrying about damage to formica or wood kitchen fixtures in your commercial kitchen. Commercial kitchen fabrication in metal is the most durable, easiest to clean…
Choosing fabrication shops that suit your needs is an extremely important decision that could affect your production quality, manufacturing rate and cost effectiveness of any given project. To help you select the right fab shop, you should consider the following: Fabrication Experience – Custom metal fabricators that have a lot of experience and reviews online…