Tips for Choosing Base Metals by Astor Metal Finishes

Tips for Choosing Base Metals by Astor Metal Finishes.

Doing a metal-based project that needs finishing? Astor Metal Finishes has more than 400 finishes available for metals, including brushed, mirror, satin, aged, and oiled. But before getting started on the finishes, here are some tips for choosing base metals.

Not all finishes will look the same; for example, gloss gold will differ from gloss nickel. What's more, the type of base metal you will use can affect your project. Astor Metal Finishes has recommendations depending on what you want to accomplish.

Tips for Choosing Base Metals by Astor Metal Finishes.

For example, decorative trims and welded mirror frames should have an aluminium base as this material is easy to cut and bend. For benchtops and stair treads, brass is a good option, but should be specified not to be lacquered. As for large folded panels that will be used for the likes of rangehoods, drawer fronts, and facade panels, stainless steel is best.

Check out more tips for choosing base metals by Astor Metal Finishes at astormetalfinishes.com.

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