by guestpost on August 10, 2009
Drawer pulls keep coming into contact with hands and sooner are later, dirt accumulates on them. Cleaning drawer pulls is not difficult but thee are some basic rules to follow. Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface of the pull. Do not use chemical cleaning agents unless the manufacturer’s instructions say they can be used. In some cases chemicals can remove the protective coating from the metal and such damage will not be covered by the guarantee. If dirt has gotten into any of the design feature of the drawer pulls, use a soft brush to remove the grime. Using a hard brush or any pointed object to remove the dirt can leave scratches on the surface.
by guestpost on June 15, 2009
Are you looking for new cabinets on a limited budget? One way to get the results you want without spending too much money is to focus on the cabinet pull. As long as the quality of the wood and the construction are good, you can save money by going in for a simple design and forget about things like the grain of the wood if you have a cabinet pull that will attract and hold the eye. If the cabinet pull is the center of visual appeal, people will not pay much attention to the rest of the external appearance and in fact, using an elaborate pull along with an elaborate design may make the whole effect appear overdone.
by guestpost on April 30, 2009
A drawer pull is an indispensible part of a drawer. A drawer without a pull becomes unmanageable and frustrating to handle. Therefore pulls have been used on drawers from the very time drawers were first made. A drawer pull can be made of wood, iron, brass, chrome, nickel, ceramic, acrylic or glass. They come in different styles. Some are shaped as knobs, whereas others are shaped as handles, hoods or bin pulls. They also come in various finishes. They can be polished or lacquered. Burnished brass and oil-rubbed bronze can give both, an antique as well as a modern look.
by guestpost on March 23, 2009
Berenson hardware comes with a forty year old pedigree and is available all over the country. The Berenson hardware range encompasses a huge variety of hinges (both hidden and decorative) handles, knobs and pulls. With its vast array of designs, a Berenson hardware style should be available to match any furniture or cabinet design. The hardware is made of the finest materials and is quality checked at each stage of the production process to ensure that what reaches the market matches the company’s high product standards. Since the company prides itself on its design capabilities, new product ranges are regularly introduced into the market.
by guestpost on December 12, 2008
Have you ever been caught in a situation where your wooden drawer got jammed; and the drawer handle was either missing or got pulled off. How does one get a drawer opened at such a time? Maybe you tried the iron rod, the hammer, or the kitchen knife, but to no avail. Maybe you cursed the carpenter for doing a sloppy job on the drawer handle. Or maybe you regretted having bought the wardrobe cabinet during the clearance sale at your local store. Hey, worry not! Your wardrobe cabinet looks like an old fashioned one. No problem. Old fashioned furniture is sturdier and need the right fixtures. Maybe you need a good carpenter to fix the drawer pull or maybe you need to shop for some stronger drawer pulls. Older furniture usually comes with beautiful looking drawer pulls, many of them are antique pieces. So be careful before replacing your old drawer pulls. Your wardrobe might lose that resilient look. Most drawer pulls are attached using two or more attachment points. This keeps them from being pulled off. Knobs usually have only one attachment point. Old-fashioned drawer pulls were mostly hand made. They took longer time to be made. They have intricate carvings portraying the artisan’s skill. Nowadays, they are machine manufactured, making the process quicker.
by guestpost on November 14, 2008
Shopping for drawer pulls can possibly rival a root canal for shear entertainment value, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Put yourself in the right state of mind by imagining the complete image that you would hope your choices would say about you. Do you seek a simply functional life, or are you more avant garde. Perhaps you wish to convey an image of futurism, or a little retro maybe. Once you begin to accept that something as seemingly mundane as a drawer pull can actually make a powerful statement about who you are, then you’re ready to shop. Finding just the right drawer pull to show your friends the kind of person you are then becomes the challenge. You could envision their reactions as they mingle in your kitchen, perhaps you could have a story prepared that explains why you made the choices you did. Your friends will all marvel at your wit and wisdom and they’ll begin planning the upgrade of their own drawer pulls. Perhaps too, you could find yourself in demand as a drawer pull consultant to your friends who wish also to convey a message about who they are, but don’t have the understanding of drawer pulls that you do. Imagine the possibilities.
by guestpost on October 17, 2008
If you want a truly great looking home, make sure you attend to all details, because it is the little things that complete the look and feel of any room. Therefore, you want to spruce up your kitchen, but you don’t have the budget for a complete remodeling job, why not just change those old drawer pulls into something new, and really neat? They are great décor items that can really make a difference in the overall look of your kitchen. When shopping for yours, make sure you choose drawer pulls that match the kitchen cabinetry that you have. One of the most well know cabinet style for is American Colonial, this is especially for the kitchens of today. Here, handcrafted wood with flush insets are used. That style needs ornate iron drawer pulls. The Shaker style is very basic with no trim and fancies. It just needs simple hardware and its the simpleness that makes it a hit amongst many. The Asian influence in today’s cabinetry is also popular, and you can get a wide choice of authentic Asian drawer pulls. It is a popular choice in modern kitchens, and sleek, modern drawer pulls should be chosen for that style.
by EVS Blog Admin on August 22, 2008
Any cabinet that has a drawer, definitely requires these drawer pulls. You need to handle your hardware and the pulls are the only way to handle the drawers, in your cabinetry. When you place an order for your cabinet hardware, you may be supplied with dull looking normal pulls for opening and closing your drawer. If you want to go in for something different and unique, you can do so as there is plenty of choice that is available. Then you can change these minor parts of your hardware and personalize the cabinet hardware in the way you like. You can find drawer pulls in many shapes and sizes. Latest models include pulls made of fragile materials. These fashionable cabinet additions look elegant and you can get a durable piece, when you purchase from a reputed manufacturer. The pulls you use for your drawers, should be long standing and if you have many people operating the cabinet, then you must avoid delicate designs and structures. When you search online, you can find a number of online stores offering different designs and styles for cabinet hardware additions. As there is no limit to the number of virtual shops that you can visit, you can immediately make an order when you find suitable drawer pulls for all your cabinet hardware. In easy steps, you can then add these pulls to any of your cabinetry.
by EVS Blog Admin on July 24, 2008
Maybe that dresser in your bedroom is a bit on the ugly side, yet is still pretty sturdy and in usable condition. Well, if you wan to instantly give it a facelift, just turn to new drawer pulls to do it. There are a plethora of gorgeous options to choose from that will have that dress of yours looking better in no time.
