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How to finish brass or copper for outside
railings
letter 30004
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I am building a major outdoor deck on my house that I want it to
stand out any way I can. I have been frustrated by non-wood baluster
options.....I recently saw a question similar to my issue on your web
site...I would like to use copper or brass balusters, and would like
them to be relatively maintenance free.If the copper is lacquered
would it prevent tarnish or the need for cleaning? Copper would be
cheaper but my impression is that brass may be the better option..the
most important issue is how to keep the finish in our adverse
weather?...thanks in advance
tim h
Deck building project - Rochester , New York
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Either copper or brass can be cleaned and then lacquered. It's not
a lifetime finish by any stretch, but you may be happy with it for a
period. And after that you may change your mind and let it patina
naturally over the years.
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Ted Mooney, P.E.
finishing.com
Brick, New Jersey
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- Sourcing:
- Brass lacquer in large quantity,
G J Nikolas.
- Brass lacquer in spray cans,
Staybrite brass lacquer
[link is to product info and a source].
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