Skip to content

Metal Plating in Denver, CO

Mile High hardware, looking brand new.

Original brass on a Highlands porch, a brewery's worn tap handles, a lamp that came from your grandmother. Pieces like these around Denver can look the way they were meant to again. We plate by hand, have since 1989, and guarantee the workmanship for 12 months.

Send a photo... get a price
Certified, Approved and Verified

Metal Plating Services in Denver

From Highlands Victorians to LoDo bars, the finish matters.

Denver has some of the best old houses in the West. Victorians and bungalows in the Highlands, Capitol Hill mansions and brick homes near Washington Park carry original brass and nickel that deserve better than a replacement. We restore the real thing.

The city's restaurant, brewery and hotel scene adds bar rails, taps, handles and lobby fixtures that wear out quickly. In RiNo and LoDo, designers and builders keep asking for custom finishes in nickel, brass and blackened metal, and we can work to a sample.

Not sure what to do with a piece? Send a few photos. We tell you what it needs, which finishes would suit it and what it will cost, in writing. You decide at your own pace, and the work starts only when you approve.

What We Do

Plating Services in Denver

Denver asks for brass, nickel and patinas for older homes, chrome and black finishes for bars and restaurants, 24k gold for lighting and trim, powder coating for railings and bike or gear parts, and polishing for dulled metal.

Working with DMC from Denver

Old Denver brass, back in the light.

Metal in Colorado homes has worked through a century of dry air, sun and sudden cold snaps. We take away tired lacquer, fill pits and polish again, then apply a finish matched to your room. Door sets, lamps and cabinet pulls come back looking cared for.

Breweries and restaurants get a tough finish for daily use. Taps, rails and hardware that are touched and wiped all day need a surface that resists wear, and we plan the coating around that. We can finish a whole set so every piece matches.

Ship It From Anywhere

You don't have to live nearby to work with us.

Customers all over the country pack their parts and ship them to our Oceanside shop. We finish them, inspect them and send them back insured. It starts with a few photos.

Tap to add photos (up to 5). JPG, PNG, WEBP or iPhone HEIC.
    How It Works

    From Denver to Our Shop

    Sending Denver parts to us is easy, and a written quote always comes before anything ships.

    01

    Get your quote first

    Send photos of every part with a short description. We reply with a written quote and a lead time, usually the same business day. Never ship before you have a quote number.

    02

    Pack it like it will be dropped

    Wrap each piece individually, keep metal from touching metal, and use at least three inches of padding on every side. Double box long trim and bumpers.

    03

    Insure and send the tracking

    Ship with any carrier, insure the box for what the parts are worth to you, and email us the tracking number so we know it is on the way.

    04

    Approve, then we ship back

    We send photos when the work is done. Once you approve and pay, your parts go back to you packed the same careful way.

    What Our Clients Say

    Trusted by Professionals

    From custom builders to industrial manufacturers, our clients trust us to deliver the same result every time.

    Where We Are

    Our Location

    One shop, one set of tanks and one inspection standard. Every part from Denver is plated in this building.

    Decorative Metal Coatings

    Southern California's metal plating and finishing shop since 1989.

    Business Hours

    • Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    • Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    • Sunday Closed
    Map showing the facility in Oceanside, CA
    Get directions Call us now

    From Denver to our Oceanside shop

    Oceanside, California is home to our shop, and boxes from Denver typically arrive by ground carrier in 3 to 4 days. Wrap Denver parts individually, insure the box and send the tracking number by email. We insure the return trip the same way.

    Nearby Cities We Serve

    Plating for more of Colorado:

    Aurora Boulder Fort Collins Colorado Springs Pueblo

    Your Denver Plating Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Questions we hear from Denver and the rest of the Front Range.

    Get a free quote

    Yes. Original brass and nickel from Victorian homes usually has thick, good metal under the wear. We strip it, repair pits and dents, then rebuild the finish so it fits the house. Send photos of every piece, front and back.

    Yes. We plate bar rails, tap handles, door pulls and fixtures in finishes that take constant wiping and cleaning. Send the whole set at once if you can, so every piece matches when it comes back to you.

    Dry air is easier on metal than humidity is, but strong sun and cold swings can wear on outdoor pieces over the years. We choose coatings built for that, and we explain how to clean and care for each finish.

    Yes. A brass or antique finish can be applied to new pieces so they blend with older ones. Send a sample of the old hardware if you have it, and we match the color as closely as we can.

    Small metal parts, brackets and fittings can be plated or powder coated for protection and looks. Send photos and tell us how the part is used, and we recommend a coating that stands up to it.

    Not at all. Most of what comes through our door is home and business hardware: faucets, light fixtures, door handles, cabinet pulls, railings and decorative pieces. We also work for hotels, restaurants, boat owners and manufacturers.

    Tell us what the part is, roughly how big it is, how many pieces you have and the finish you're after. If you know the metal, mention it. If not, that's fine. We can usually tell from the photos.

    Every part is quoted on its own. The biggest factors are condition, the base metal, size and shape, the finish you choose and how many pieces you send. A part with deep pits or broken spots takes more work before it can be plated.