What do I do with old door hardware?

Here are some ideas of what you could do with old door handles and door knobs:

Use them as towel/coat hooks.
Turn them into jewellery or tie organisers.
Hang photos from them and put them on your walls.
Create cork holders.
Decorate pet and birdhouses.
Feature them in the garden as decorative pieces.

How do you restore antique drawer pulls?

How to use the baking soda method

Boil some water in a small pot.
Once the water is boiling, sprinkle in some baking soda.
Use metal tongs to dip your drawer pulls into the bubbly baking soda water.
Hold the drawer pulls in the water for a minute or so and watch the rust and dirt float away (so satisfying!)

How do I restore rusty hardware?

Method: Rinse the metal item and shake dry. Dust with baking soda (it will stick to the damp areas), making sure to cover all rusty areas. Leave the item for an hour or so, then scour with steel wool or a metal brush, removing the rust down to the metal. (If cleaning a pan, use a scouring pad.)

How do you Antique new hardware?

To age hardware, I use nothing more than a tablespoon or two of regular table salt dissolved in white vinegar. The process is super simple. Mix up the solution in a container that will fit your hardware. Dunk the hardware into the solution, take it out, and let it air dry for a few hours.

How do you antique metal with vinegar?

Pour about 2 tablespoons of salt into a container.
Place the metal objects to be aged in the container.
Pour enough vinegar to cover the metal objects.
Add a little more salt for good measure and let the metal soak.
Use gloves or tongs to remove the metal from the solution and place in another container.

What are antique glass door knobs worth?

Prices for vintage glass knobs vary widely, depending on condition, rarity, style, and color. For the most common, 12-sided molded-glass knobs, expect to pay between $30 and $50 a pair. Sets of six- or eight-sided knobs cost between $60 and $100, while a pair of cut-crystal balls can go for as much as $500.

How do you get rust off of antique hardware?

Step 3 Rust/Paint Removal Boiling off the Paint – You can let your hardware soak in a simmering pot of water and baking soda for an hour or two and then wipe off the paint pretty easily with some 0000 Steel Wool. This method will maintain the aged patina of your hardware the best.

What kind of hardware does Olde Good Things use?

Olde Good Things’ antique hardware inventory currently includes Classic, Victorian, Art Deco, Traditional, Mid-century, Aesthetic and Modern styles. It features the use of heavy-duty materials such as bronze, cast iron, steel, wood and brass.

Where can I get antique hardware for my home?

Choose from a wide variety of the finest antique hardware supplies and accessories available in numerous finishes and period styles to highlight and tie together your space. At Van Dyke’s Restorers, our large selection of antique hardware features doorknobs, gate hinges and even rolling library ladders to add charm and character to your home.

What can I do with vintage kitchen hardware?

Transform everyday home components such as kitchen cabinets, drawers, windows and interior doors with a unique, vintage hardware piece. Build a sliding farmhouse style door, complete with graceful and smooth rolling door hardware and decorative gate hinges.

What to do with antique hardware from Van Dykes?

Embellish antique furniture, upgrade your home components or add the finishing touch to a restoration project with Van Dyke’s antique hardware. Choose from a wide variety of the finest antique hardware supplies and accessories available in numerous finishes and period styles to highlight and tie together your space.