HARDWARE GUIDES

Hardware, made clear.

A considered resource library for choosing, measuring, installing and living with solid brass cabinet hardware.

Plan the room before you place the order: confirm fit first, then proportion, finish, installation and care.

MEASURE CENTER-TO-CENTER

COMPARE FINISH IN THE ROOM

CONFIRM BEFORE DRILLING

START HERE

Resolve fit, finish and function before you order.

Use these guides in sequence when you are planning a room. Begin with the mounting condition and size, compare finishes in the actual material palette, then confirm installation and care requirements.

01 · SIZE & PLACEMENT

Choose the dimensions that belong to the cabinet.

Learn the difference between center-to-center spacing, overall length and projection; compare current OBJECT & TONE sizes; and use separate planning paths for replacement hardware and undrilled cabinetry.

This is the first guide to use when existing holes, drawer width, door proportions or appliance clearances will determine the choice.

OPEN THE SIZE & PLACEMENT GUIDE

02 · FINISH

Read the finish in the room, not on a white screen.

Compare Natural Brass, Antique Brass, Matte Black, Brushed Nickel and the selected CHROMA colors by undertone, contrast and surrounding materials. The guide also explains why a physical sample is the most reliable final check.

OPEN THE FINISH GUIDE

03 · DIRECT ANSWERS

Use the question hub for a specific decision.

Concise answers cover material, sizing, finish, installation, care, warranty and ordering questions. Use the question hub when you need a direct answer to a specific hardware decision.

BROWSE HARDWARE QUESTIONS

CHOOSE THE HARDWARE

Work from the cabinet outward.

A confident specification starts with the mounting surface and the way the front is used, then moves to proportion, collection and finish.

FORM & APPLICATION

Knob, T-bar, pull or long pull?

Knobs and T-bars create compact points of contact. Standard pulls offer a longer grip for frequently used drawers and doors. Long pulls establish a stronger vertical or horizontal line on tall cabinetry and wide fronts.

Choose the format for function first, then keep the room coherent by repeating a collection, finish or design detail.

SHOP CABINET HARDWARE

REPLACEMENT PROJECTS

Existing holes set the first constraint.

Remove one two-hole pull and measure from the center of one mounting hole to the center of the other. Match that center-to-center measurement whenever possible, then confirm the new overall length and base dimensions cover any marks from the previous hardware.

Do not order a replacement pull from overall length alone.

MEASURE CENTER-TO-CENTER

NEW CABINETRY

Mock up the composition before drilling.

On undrilled fronts, compare more than one size with a paper template or low-tack tape. View the full elevation, operate adjacent doors and drawers, and check clearances around trim, countertops and appliances.

The installer responsible for the cabinetry should confirm the final drilling position.

PLAN SIZE & PLACEMENT

MATERIAL PALETTE

Coordinate; do not force an exact match.

Judge hardware beside cabinet paint or timber, stone, tile, plumbing and lighting in the room's real daylight and artificial light. A finish can coordinate through shared warmth, deliberate contrast or repeated texture without matching every nearby metal exactly.

COMPARE CURRENT FINISHES

PHYSICAL REVIEW

Sample the decision that is hardest to reverse.

Photography and display settings cannot reproduce every undertone, texture or reflection. For larger projects, compare an eligible physical sample against the actual cabinetry and neighboring materials before placing the full order.

Review the Samples page for current eligibility and any applicable Design Sample Credit terms.

SAMPLES & SAMPLE CREDIT

INSTALL & CARE

Protect the cabinet and the hardware.

Precise marking, appropriate screws and gentle cleaning preserve both the installation and the visible finish.

INSTALLATION

A controlled process produces a consistent run.

Confirm the product schedule, panel thickness and clearance before drilling. Mark every front from one reference system, test the setup on comparable material where possible, drill square and tighten only until each base is securely seated.

READ CARE & INSTALLATION

MOUNTING HARDWARE

Check screw length against the complete front.

Standard 25 mm mounting screws are included for typical single-panel cabinet doors and drawer fronts. Applied panels, double fronts and unusually thick or thin construction may require a different length and installer judgment.

Measure at the mounting point; do not compensate for an unsuitable screw by over-tightening.

CHECK INSTALLATION GUIDANCE

ROUTINE CARE

Soft cloth, mild soap when needed, complete drying.

Use a clean, soft cloth for regular care. When needed, apply warm water with a small amount of mild soap to the cloth, remove residue with a second damp cloth and dry thoroughly.

Avoid abrasive pads, metal polish, bleach, acids, ammonia, solvents and strong household sprays unless product-specific instructions expressly approve them.

VIEW FINISH-SPECIFIC CARE

WARRANTY

Separate mechanical coverage from finish evolution.

Eligible OBJECT & TONE cabinet hardware is supported by a 10-year limited mechanical warranty for manufacturing and mechanical defects under normal indoor residential use.

The warranty does not promise that a finish will remain visually unchanged for ten years. Review the complete policy for coverage, exclusions and the claim process.

READ THE FULL WARRANTY

PROJECT SUPPORT

Bring the right information to the conversation.

Good guidance depends on the product, the cabinet and the project context. Use the route that matches the stage and scale of the work.

HOMEOWNERS

Make the room easier to understand.

For selection help, share the product or collection, desired finish, quantities, cabinet dimensions, panel thickness and any existing hole spacing. Front-on cabinet photographs plus one image of the surrounding room help explain scale and adjacent materials.

HELP & PRODUCT INFORMATION

DESIGNERS · ARCHITECTS · BUILDERS

Specify one room or an entire project.

Qualified design and building professionals can inquire about finish coordination, hardware schedules, quantities and project support through the Trade Program. Include business information, project type, approximate quantities and timing.

FOR DESIGNERS & TRADE

PRODUCT-SPECIFIC SUPPORT

When the guide is not enough, show us the condition.

For an order, installation or product concern, send the order number when available, product name, finish, size, panel thickness, a description of the issue and clear photographs of the full installation and affected detail.

Do not force, re-drill, polish or discard the hardware while the condition is being reviewed.

CONTACT OBJECT & TONE

QUICK ORIENTATION

Five questions that identify the right guide.

These short answers route the decision without duplicating the complete hardware question library.

STARTING POINT Which cabinet hardware guide should I read first?

Begin with the Size & Placement Guide if fit, existing holes or cabinet proportions are unresolved. Use the Finish Guide after narrowing the form and size. Read Care & Installation before drilling or cleaning. For one specific question, use the Hardware Questions hub.

REPLACEMENT What matters most when replacing an existing two-hole pull?

Match the center-to-center distance between the existing mounting holes. Then confirm the new pull's overall length, base dimensions and projection work with the front and cover any previous marks. Center-to-center spacing and overall length are not the same measurement.

OPEN THE SIZE GUIDE →

FINISH Can a screen show the exact hardware finish?

No. Photography, lighting and display settings change perceived color and reflection. Use online imagery to narrow the direction, then compare an eligible physical sample with the actual cabinetry, stone and nearby metalwork when finish accuracy is important.

REVIEW THE FINISH GUIDE →

INSTALLATION Are mounting screws included?

Standard 25 mm mounting screws are included for typical single-panel cabinet doors and drawer fronts. Measure the complete panel thickness at the mounting point; double-panel or unusual construction may require a different screw length confirmed by the installer.

TRADE Where should a designer or builder start?

Use the Trade Program inquiry and include business information, project type, approximate quantities, timing and the selections still under review. Trade access, benefits and any project pricing are subject to qualification and scope.

VISIT THE TRADE PROGRAM →