The main problem with oil rubbed bronze is that it is designed to wear over time and developes a patina. Having sold oil rubbed bronze to thousands of customers I have found that many customers are supprised when their oil rubbed bronze hardware changes color after just a few months of use. Each factory has a different version of oil rubbed bronze. Some are very dark and almost black and others are a dark chocolate brown with a hint of copper color showing thru. This difference in color can make it almost impossible for homeowners to put together hardware pieces that match. Recently Schlage has come out with a version of oil rubbed bronze called Aged Bronze. This new Aged Bronze finish is a stable finish that is created thru a powder coating process. The new Schlage aged bronze matches Amerock’s cabinet hardware and Delta faucets and towel bars. If you are looking for an alternative for oil rubbed bronze you might want to look into the Schlage Aged Bronze finish for your next remodeling project.
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