door hardware
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Designs by BSB on Mar 01, 2013It is really about the quality of the hardware, most specifically their plating process for applying the finish.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Mar 03, 2013BeckySue is correct. The hardware you have on your doors is either white metal, aluminum or steel covered with a brass finish. Once this wears off you end up with what ever the finish covers. you can spend a lot of money on real brass hardware, but simply would be better off buying a replacement handle that has worn down. Heat and humidity has little to do with this, while the salt air may. Other then painting with a clear lacquer sealer, such as Rustolium spray type, there is really nothing that can be done.Helpful Reply
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Judith B on Mar 03, 2013Thanks This is a Pela door and would have hoped they would have had better qualityHelpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Mar 03, 2013Have you tried to contact their customer support? They have pretty good warranties and perhaps they will honor the hardware from this type of wear?Helpful Reply
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Judith B on Mar 03, 2013He just bought new hardware from them. I thought the same thing about the warranty but we bought the door 7 years agoHelpful Reply
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Susan Bechamp on Nov 29, 2015I noticed the same problem with sink faucets and sink drains. The brass finish wears off and too harsh a cleaner damages the surface, pitting it and then rust forms. I upgraded our faucets to a high-priced, higher quality and 4 years later they still look good. Be mindful of what you clean with.Helpful Reply
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