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Brass light switches and outlets

Brass is the warm gold finish of older homes. Unlacquered brass darkens and softens with touch over time; lacquered or aged brass keeps the color it ships in.

27 products from Buster + Punch, Forbes & Lomax, Rejuvenation, Classic Accents, Legrand, House of Antique Hardware, in Brass, Unlacquered Brass, Aged Brass, Brushed Satin Brass. Open the board to see them on a wall in your paint color.

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Yes, unlacquered brass has no protective coating, so it darkens and builds a patina from air and hands over time. Forbes & Lomax says its unlacquered plates mellow with age unless you polish them, and Rejuvenation says harsh cleaners strip the patina, so clean with mild soap and water. If you want the color to stay as it ships, pick a lacquered finish such as Forbes & Lomax brushed brass.

Sources: forbesandlomax.com, rejuvenation.com

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