That Glazed Look
June 20th, 2007
No, I’m not talking about my spouse after I’ve done the really crass thing! Porcelain and ceramic cabinet knobs have a hardened, glossy surface or glaze that allows cleaning and sanitizing like glass (’Windex-able’), yet they have an opaque (can’t-see-through) surface that can be colored with or without an underlying design. 
The manufacturers of these pieces of hardware have complete coloring freedom to satisfy demanding color coordination requirements. You’ll see all the offerings on this page at Knobs, Hinges and More.
When selecting ceramic and porcelain fixtures, you need to be careful where you use them. 
Also, any brutal use of the knob can cause a piece to chip off. There are two solutions: 1) Use such knobs in areas where it is unlikely that hard objects can come in contact with them, or 2) have a supply of replacement knobs handy for those unlikely random events.
While you’re enjoying these knobs, you can rest assured that they’ll clean and restore their glaze easily with glass or ceramic cleaner. Because they are naturally hard material, they can last for the life of the home. You can find a wide assortment from Atlas Homewares, Avante Hardware, Cal Crystal, East of Eden, Lew’s Hardware, Mrs. H’s Handles, Nifty Nob, Te Ma Hardware and Topex.
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