Bob and Ryley install the restored doorhardware. Greg Rochlin (project architect) had the lacquer coated brass hardware intricately removed and numbered to insure its proper placement in the finished house. Rochlin polished the hardware with jewelers rouge to return it to its polished brass original finish. Ryley stresses the importance of organizing the pieces as they are removed and demonstrates their installation process. With the lacquer removed the knobs will need to be polished a couple times a year. Bob introduces a piece of furniture he has had in his home for a number of years. This period piece features Flame Mahogany veneers and Tiger Maple. This piece is the inspiration for the faux finished mantle in the den. Kim Sweet, the project artist, uses layer upon layer of colors and finishes to recreate the antique wood finish.
House seven of the Elmwood project. Steve Moore with Architectural Brass shows how he can replicate a brass escutcheon plate from a faded outline on the door.
A lock is a door fastener that is operated by a key or knob. A latch is a device that holds the door closed. A door knob releases a door latch. A hinge allows an attached door to swing. Together these devices open, close, and secure doors.
A new wood door will require a new lockset. Simple tools and accurate measurements make installing your own lockset an easy job. Step 1: Mark the position for the new lockset Remove the old striker plate and install the new one that came with the lockset.