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Message |
John Hunter
Senior Member
Username: johnhunter
Post Number: 123
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 07:30 pm: |    |
The designers are looking to use all black hardware including black lever/ rose/ cylinder for an upcoming project. I haven't been able to find any, and I don't think that the various dark satin bronzes will be acceptable. Is anyone aware of any US-based manufacturer offering a black finish for lock sets? |
Dave Metzger
Senior Member
Username: davemetzger
Post Number: 580
Registered: 07-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 09:35 pm: | |
John:
This is a link to the ANSI/BHMA hardware finishes: http://www.builders-hardware.com/files/Complete%20Finish%20Chart.pdf
As you can see there are a few coated or painted black finishes, as well as some black chrome finishes. I don't have any experience with them, nor with their availability from hardware manufacturers. |
George A. Everding, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA
Senior Member
Username: geverding
Post Number: 790
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, May 22, 2015 - 01:00 am: | |
Pretty sure Allegion Schlage still does http://www.allegion.com/corp/en/about/news/schlage-new-line-products-matte-black-finish.html although it's been a year since I retired. |
Lynn Javoroski FCSI CCS LEEDŽ AP SCIP Affiliate
Senior Member
Username: lynn_javoroski
Post Number: 2017
Registered: 07-2002
| | Posted on Friday, May 22, 2015 - 10:34 am: | |
Ah, yes, George, rub it in...(but I've only got 5 days plus the rest of today and I'll be joining you) |
Sheldon Wolfe
Senior Member
Username: sheldon_wolfe
Post Number: 857
Registered: 01-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 22, 2015 - 11:01 am: | |
A lot of rubbing going on; what kind of a site is this? |
John Hunter
Senior Member
Username: johnhunter
Post Number: 124
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Friday, May 22, 2015 - 12:27 pm: | |
Thanks to all. Checked with Schlage (I still have a hard time with "Allegion") and it tuns out that that finish has been discontinued as a standard. |
Curt Norton, CSI, CCS
Senior Member
Username: curtn
Post Number: 225
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Friday, May 22, 2015 - 02:48 pm: | |
There are European-type hardware companies that will powder-coat hardware. FSB USA is one of them. I'm sure there are many more that will do that. Check with your favorite hardware consultant or distributor too. |
Michael Chusid, RA FCSI CCS
Senior Member
Username: michael_chusid
Post Number: 35
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 22, 2015 - 08:13 pm: | |
Black porcelain door knobs are still available if you can do without the lever.
If the project is large, I bet you can find a porcelain enamel company that would apply a frit to your metal sets.
Michael Chusid, RA FCSI CCS
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