Brass plated hardware vs not

14 years ago

What's the difference betwn brass-plated and zinc? The zinc handles and pulls are SO MUCH CHEAPER! I'm sick at having to spend a fotune on these darn pulls.

I went into a local place yesterday and the guy told me that this particular AMerock pull is made of zinc then covered in the chrome. And that's why it's so much cheaper than the other I was looking at.

I know quality is quality...but we are nearing the end and it just kills me to splurge when my husband said yesterday "we need the bleeding to stop".

Thoughts anyone?

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hortonbrass
14 years ago
Solid brass lasts forever. Zinc plated hardware does not. The plating wears off much easier. Depending on the design the actual pulls can break. Brass costs more as a metal and is more difficult to work with, hence the increased cost. Is it worth it? I sure think so but I am obviously biased.
breezygirl
14 years ago
What's the price difference per pull? Overall? Many, many here have Amerock pulls and are extremely pleased with them. If you are choosing a standard pull size, you could change out the zinc covered pull in the future were you ever to have a problem. Personally, I couldn't spend $20 or more on a pull. (I have LOTS of drawers.). That's just me.
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Ann Scheley
Original Author
14 years ago
Breezygirl---yeah, I was thinking the same thing; use the Amerock and then if I have a problem fix it down the road.