Lighting and Chandeliers
Chandeliers, sconces, pendants and lamp bases taken apart arm by arm, refinished and returned ready for your electrician to rewire and hang.
Bring Door Sets and Cabinet Pulls Back Into Harmony in Lemon Grove | Lemon Grove, CA
For homeowners and designers in Lemon Grove, Decorative Metal Coatings restores eligible household metal pieces at its Oceanside, California shop. Send photos for a written estimate before arranging drop-off or shipment.
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How to approach a chandelier or hardware restoration in Lemon Grove | Lemon Grove, CA
Bring a coordinated look back through matching finishes and careful checks. Lemon Grove, CA.
A worn finish does not always mean a household fixture needs replacing. In Lemon Grove, an older chandelier, faucet, door set or decorative keepsake may still have sound metal and useful detail beneath tarnish, failing lacquer or worn plating.
Decorative Metal Coatings evaluates the base material and condition, then plans the work around the piece. The process may include stripping old plating or lacquer, repairing dents and pits, hand polishing, and applying an appropriate finish. Drawer pulls, keyhole plates, casters and bed fittings can be restored while preserving fine edges and engraved details.
Available finishes include polished chrome, polished nickel, satin nickel, polished brass, satin brass, antique brass, bright copper and antique copper. Suitability depends on the underlying metal. Projects are handled at the Oceanside shop, with eligible pieces accepted from elsewhere in the United States after a quote is arranged.
It works for one heirloom candlestick or for every hinge and knob in a house. Many of our clients are casino resorts and hotels in North County San Diego, and we bring the same attention to a single family piece that we give to a full renovation.
What We Restore
Home Decor Restoration Services
Home decor restoration can cover a single heirloom or a coordinated group of household metal pieces. For Lemon Grove projects, the scope is determined from photos, material, condition and the finish you want.
Door and Cabinet Hardware
Levers, knobs, hinges, back plates and cabinet pulls refinished as a complete set, so the front door and the kitchen finally match.
Bath and Kitchen Fixtures
Faucet bodies, handles, towel bars, shower trim and drain covers cleared of mineral damage and plated in a finish built for daily water.
Fireplace and Hearth
Andirons, tool sets, screens and grate fronts cleaned of soot and heat discoloration, then refinished in polished or antique brass.
Furniture Hardware
Drawer pulls, keyhole escutcheons, casters and bed frame fittings restored without losing the fine detail that makes antique furniture special.
Heirlooms and Tableware
Candlesticks, trays, picture frames, bookends and keepsakes handed down through the family, brought back with care and returned ready to display.
Restoration Results
Before and After
Drag the handle on any photo to see the piece as it came out of the house and as it went back in.
Before
Dining Room Chandelier
Five arms of brass gone nearly black, with failing lacquer and green spots at every joint. Taken apart, stripped, polished, plated in bright brass and sealed so it glows over the table again.
POLISHED BRASS
SOLID BRASS
LACQUERED
Before
Vintage Bathroom Faucet
A widespread faucet from an older home with worn chrome and heavy hard water marks. Stripped, polished and finished in polished nickel to suit the room's original tile.
POLISHED NICKEL
BRASS BODY
SET OF 3
Before
Fireplace Tool Set
Poker, shovel, brush handle and stand darkened by years of soot and heat. Stripped, cleaned and finished in antique brass with hand relieved highlights.
ANTIQUE BRASS
STEEL
HAND RELIEVED
Since 1989
Over three decades of plating, one shop in Oceanside.
Every part is stripped, prepped, plated and inspected in our own building, and our work comes with a 12 month workmanship guarantee. Send photos and we'll take it from there.
Choosing Your Approach
Three Ways to Renew a Piece
Some clients want the piece exactly as it was. Others want it to fit a new kitchen. Knowing which you want decides how we prepare it and which finish goes on.
Restore As It Was
- Same finish the piece left the factory with
- Ideal for historic and period homes
- Original patina tones recreated
- Engraving and detail preserved
- Keeps antique value intact
Refinish in a New Finish
- Brass to nickel, chrome to brass and more
- Updates a room without replacing parts
- Polished, satin or antique options
- Sealed for everyday handling
- Matched to new fixtures you already bought
Match a Full Set
- Every lever, hinge and pull plated together
- One finish across a whole house
- Missing pieces matched to the originals
- Sample approval before the full run
- Labeled and packed room by room
How It Works
Our Restoration Process
The process begins with clear photos and a written estimate. Once the scope is approved, pieces can be brought to Oceanside or shipped with the quote number. DMC then disassembles as needed, strips old coatings, repairs and polishes the metal, applies the selected finish and checks related pieces together.
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Photograph It
Take a few clear photos in daylight and tell us the finish you have in mind, or ask us to suggest one.
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Approve the Quote
We review the condition and any repairs, then send a written quote within 24 business hours.
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Bring It or Ship It
Before sending pieces from Lemon Grove, wait for the quote number. Remove shades, glass, crystals and bulbs; remove faucet cartridges, washers and rubber seals; label hardware by room or door; and wrap each metal item separately with padding. Lighting should be unwired by an electrician, or DMC can remove old wiring and return the fixture ready for new wiring.
4
Disassemble and Repair
Pieces are taken apart, stripped of old plating and lacquer, and dents and pits are repaired.
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Plate, Seal and Return
Each part is polished, plated, sealed when needed, checked against the set and packed for home.
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by Professionals
From custom builders to industrial manufacturers, our clients trust us to deliver the same result every time.
Who We Serve
Who Trusts Us With Their Home
The service is relevant to homeowners, interior designers, antique dealers, builders and hospitality properties seeking to preserve or coordinate existing metal details. No local shop is implied in Lemon Grove; restoration is performed at the Oceanside facility.
Casino Resorts and Hotels
Lobby lighting, railings, guest room hardware and restaurant fixtures refinished on a schedule that keeps the property open. Trusted by casino resorts across North County San Diego.
Homeowners
Families who would rather keep a well made original than replace it with something lighter and newer.
Interior Designers
Designers who need hardware and lighting in one exact finish across a whole project, approved from a sample first.
Historic Home Owners
Craftsman, Spanish Revival and Victorian homes where original hardware and lighting are part of the history.
Antique Dealers and Collectors
Lighting, hardware and decorative pieces restored so they are ready to sell, display or pass on.
Builders and Remodelers
Contractors reusing original hardware in a remodel, or matching salvaged pieces to new fixtures.
What Your Pieces Are Made Of
Metals We Restore
Household metal comes in more alloys than most people expect. Each one is cleaned and prepared differently before it is plated.
Solid Brass
The metal behind most quality hardware and lighting. Strips cleanly, polishes beautifully and takes every finish we offer.
Bronze
Heavy and durable, common on older door hardware and lamp bases. Its darker color makes it a natural base for antique tones.
Steel and Iron
Hinges, fireplace tools and bed frames are often steel. Rust is removed and the surface sealed under copper and nickel before the final finish.
Zinc Die Cast and Pot Metal
Found in many vintage fixtures and faucets. It is fragile and porous, so it needs a gentle process and careful hand repair that many shops will not attempt.
Copper
Solid copper pots, trays and lamp parts can be cleaned and polished, then left in copper or plated in another finish entirely.
Silver Plate and Mixed Metals
Older silver plated pieces and items made of several metals are reviewed one at a time. Send photos and we will tell you what is possible before you ship.
Home Decor Catalog
Finishes and Services
The finishes, pieces and repair work that make up a typical home restoration.
Finishes for Your Home
- Polished Chrome
- Polished Nickel
- Satin Nickel
- Polished Brass
- Satin Brass
- Antique Brass
- Bright Copper
- Antique Copper
Pieces We Restore
- Chandeliers and Sconces
- Lamps and Lamp Bases
- Door and Cabinet Hardware
- Faucets and Bath Fixtures
- Fireplace Tools and Andirons
- Furniture Hardware
- Candlesticks and Tableware
Repair and Preparation
- Stripping Old Plating and Lacquer
- Dent and Pit Repair
- Hand Polishing and Buffing
- Clear Lacquer Topcoat
- Disassembly and Reassembly
- Full Set Matching
- Custom Sample Match
35+
Years of Expertise
Take a Moment to Learn More
About Decorative Metal Coatings
Since 1989 we have restored the lighting, hardware and keepsakes that make a house feel like home. Every piece is handled by people who care about getting the details right.
Free Estimates Available
Send a photo of your part and receive a no obligation quote within 24 hours.
Quality Guaranteed
Every part leaves our shop backed by our craftsmanship guarantee. If you are not satisfied, we make it right.
Ship From Anywhere in the US
One heirloom or a whole house of hardware, shipped to us from any state and returned insured.
Fast Turnaround Times
Most projects are completed within 3 to 5 weeks. Expedited Orders: 5 to 7 business days. Contact us for availability.
Our Commitment
Your Home, Treated With Care
These are pieces you live with every day, and some of them cannot be replaced. We handle them that way from the moment they arrive.
Handled Like Heirlooms
Every piece is tagged on arrival and tracked through the shop, so nothing from your home is mixed up or misplaced.
Detail Preserved
Engraving, casting lines and fine edges are polished by hand so they stay crisp instead of being buffed away.
Matched as a Set
Pieces that belong together are finished together and checked side by side before they leave.
Returned Ready to Use
Small parts, screws and fittings come back bagged with their piece, labeled by room when you ask.
What We Do Differently
- Every part is photographed and logged when it arrives
- Old plating and lacquer are fully removed, never covered
- Dents and pits are repaired before any plating
- We call you when a piece needs a decision
- Sets are inspected together before packing
What You May Experience Elsewhere
- Spray paint sold as a metal finish
- New plating over old, failing layers
- Fine engraving softened by heavy buffing
- Hardware from one set coming back in two shades
- Small screws and fittings lost along the way
Caring for Restored Home Fixtures in Lemon Grove
Use gentle cleaning to protect the renewed finish
Chrome and nickel finishes handle water and routine cleaning well. Brass and copper receive a clear lacquer intended to slow tarnishing. Clean with mild soap and a soft cloth, and avoid abrasive cleaners or aggressive polishing compounds.
Use and exposure affect how a finish wears over time. Follow any care guidance provided for the specific piece, and avoid assuming that every finish or base metal has identical maintenance needs.
Take a photo of each piece before you remove it, and label hardware by room or door. A lever from the front door and one from a bedroom can look identical on a workbench. Put screws and small fittings in a bag taped to the piece they belong to.
If you want a finish to match something you already have, send that piece too or a clear photo of it taken in daylight. Artificial light changes how brass and nickel look, and daylight gives us the truest color to work from.
Project Gallery
Restoration Gallery
Chandeliers, faucets, fireplace tools, door sets and heirlooms brought back to life for homeowners, designers and resorts.
Home Decor Restoration Questions for Lemon Grove
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about restoring household metal pieces from Lemon Grove. Final suitability, scope and pricing depend on photos and inspection of the actual item.
The stated standard turnaround is 3 to 5 weeks. Expedited orders may take 5 to 7 business days when the production schedule permits; expedited availability is not guaranteed.
Use mild soap and a soft cloth. Chrome and nickel handle routine water exposure well, while brass and copper are sealed with clear lacquer to slow tarnishing. Avoid abrasive cleaners.
DMC works on chandeliers, sconces, lamps, door and cabinet hardware, faucets, bath fixtures, fireplace tools, furniture hardware and selected keepsakes. Send photos so the piece and material can be reviewed.
Yes. Available choices include polished chrome, polished and satin nickel, polished and satin brass, antique brass, bright copper and antique copper. The appropriate options depend on the base metal and condition.
Related levers, hinges and pulls can be processed together. If a close match is important, DMC can prepare a sample for approval before proceeding with the full set.
Yes, and most of our work starts that way. We strip the old plating down to the base metal, repair what needs repair, then plate it fresh. New plating over a failing layer never lasts, so we don't do it.
We do. Along with single pieces for homeowners, we run batches of hundreds or thousands of parts for companies in California and other states. Send a photo of a sample, the quantity and the finish, and we'll quote the whole run.
Steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, pot metal and zamak. Some of them need extra prep so the plating bonds well, and we'll tell you up front if your part does.
Visit Us
Our Location
Every restoration is stripped, repaired, plated and inspected under one roof at our Oceanside shop.
Decorative Metal Coatings
Home decor restoration and metal finishing in San Diego County since 1989.
- Address 2613 Temple Heights Dr, Ste G, Oceanside, CA 92056
- Phone (760) 746 3378
- Quotes Send photos and get a price
Business Hours
- Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Home Decor Restoration for Lemon Grove Projects, Completed in Oceanside
Decorative Metal Coatings does not operate a restoration shop in Lemon Grove. Work is completed at the company’s Oceanside, California facility. Local drop-off can be arranged there, and eligible projects may be shipped from anywhere in the United States after a quote is confirmed.
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Nationwide Service
Ship Us Your Pieces From Anywhere in the US
Projects from Lemon Grove may be shipped to the Oceanside shop after the estimate is approved. Wait for the quote number, remove non-metal parts, wrap each metal piece individually with ample padding, insure the shipment for its actual value and share the tracking number.
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Quote before you ship
Send photos of every piece and tell us the finish you want. You receive a written quote and lead time, usually the same business day. Please wait for your quote number before shipping.
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Keep the glass at home
Remove shades, globes, crystals and bulbs. Wrap each metal piece on its own with at least three inches of padding, and double box chandeliers and long lamp parts.
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Insure it and share tracking
Declare the real value with the carrier, since some of these pieces cannot be replaced, and email us the tracking number so we expect your box.
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Approved, then shipped home
When the work is done we send photos of the finished pieces for your approval, then pack them in fresh materials and ship them back insured.