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george pulls | satin finish

Posted on August 7th, by gbettenhausen in Recent Projects. No Comments

These pulls were fabricated for a project in Chicago.  The finish is a satin nickel with a reduced sheen clear coat lacquer.  We often work with designers to determine and develop a one off finish to compliment other hardware in the same space as our architectural hardware.

Feel free to speak with one of our staff members about finishes and samples for your project.



1930′s custom drawer pulls

Posted on August 5th, by gbettenhausen in Recent Projects. No Comments

These 1930′s inspired drawer pulls are 24″ long and were finished in polished nickel for a client in Chicago.  The photo on our work table does not do them justice – the face was detailed with a fine end mill before being finished by our staff.

We have the most complete captive finishing shops in the country.  Many of our staff members have been in the metal finishing and restoration business their entire careers.  We do all of our plating and finishing on our premises in Wilmette, Illinois.  All finishes from Satin Gold to Polished Nickel.  We would love to have you tour our facilities.



balcony fabrication | powder coating

Posted on August 3rd, by gbettenhausen in Recent Projects. No Comments

This balcony was fabricated from antique iron railing and finished in the same powder coating as in the previous entry.



powder coated railing

Posted on August 1st, by gbettenhausen in Recent Projects. No Comments

This is not typical of what we do very often…but, this project consisted of approximately 1,500 feet of railing for a walking path, staircase and balcony details.  The railing was powder coated using a baked on plastic impregnated powder (similar to what we see today on park benches).  The best thing about this project was the view of Lake Michigan for weeks on end while working on the project!





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