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 Your Home's Metal
Back to Life
Back to Life
Chandeliers, door hardware, faucets, fireplace tools and family heirlooms, stripped, repaired and replated by hand in chrome, nickel, brass or copper. Keep the pieces you love and give them a finish that looks new.
Certified, Approved and Verified
Home Decor Restoration
Keep the Pieces You Love, Renew the Finish
The metal in a home takes a beating. Door levers are handled thousands of times a year, bathroom fixtures live in steam and hard water, and a brass chandelier slowly darkens a little more every season. Most of those pieces are not worn out. Their finish is.
Restoring them is often the better choice. Older hardware and lighting were usually made from solid brass, bronze or heavy steel, and they were built with a level of detail that is hard to find on a store shelf today. Under the tarnish, peeling lacquer or flaking plating, the original piece is usually in good shape.
We strip what is left of the old finish, repair dents, pits and worn edges, polish every surface by hand and plate it again. You choose the look: bright chrome, polished or satin nickel, warm brass, rich copper or an antique tone that keeps the character of an older home.
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
If it is metal and it lives in your home, we can almost certainly restore it. These are the pieces we see most often.
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
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
From one lamp to every fixture in a remodel, each restoration moves through the same five steps.
1
Photograph It
Take a few clear photos in daylight and tell us the finish you have in mind, or ask us to suggest one.
2
Approve the Quote
We review the condition and any repairs, then send a written quote within 24 business hours.
3
Bring It or Ship It
Drop your pieces off at our Oceanside shop or ship them to us with your quote number.
4
Disassemble and Repair
Pieces are taken apart, stripped of old plating and lacquer, and dents and pits are repaired.
5
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
Homeowners, hospitality properties, designers and builders who want to keep good metal in use.
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
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.
Before You Send
How to Get Your Pieces Ready for Us
A little preparation at home makes a restoration faster and keeps the price down. Start with anything that is not metal: lamp shades, glass globes, crystals, bulbs and fabric cords should stay with you. Glass and crystal cannot go through our tanks, and they are easy to break in transit.
Lighting should be unwired by an electrician before it comes to us, or we can remove old wiring for you and send the fixture back ready for new wire. Faucets should arrive without cartridges, washers and rubber seals. Keep those parts at home or replace them once the fixture is reinstalled.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What homeowners and designers usually ask before sending us their pieces. Have a different question? Call the shop or send us a message.
It depends on the size of the piece, how much repair it needs and the finish you choose. A single cabinet pull costs far less than a five arm chandelier with broken solder joints. Sets are priced together, which brings the cost per piece down. Send photos and we return a written quote within 24 business hours.
For older solid brass or bronze pieces, usually yes. They are heavier and better made than most replacements, and restoration keeps the original style of your home. For inexpensive modern hardware, we will tell you honestly if buying new makes more sense.
Yes. Once the old finish is stripped we can plate in chrome, polished or satin nickel, brass or copper, in a bright, satin or antique look. Many clients update a whole house this way without replacing a single part.
We restore the metal, not the electrical. We can remove old wiring so the fixture comes back clean and ready, and your electrician or a lamp shop rewires and installs it.
Yes. Chrome and nickel handle water and daily cleaning very well. Brass and copper are sealed with a clear lacquer to slow tarnish. Clean them with mild soap and a soft cloth and avoid abrasive cleaners.
We can recreate the original finish and keep engraving and casting detail intact. For valuable antiques, talk with an appraiser first, because some collectors prefer an untouched original patina.
In most cases, yes. Send one of the pieces you want to match or a clear photo in daylight. We plate a sample first, and the full set follows once you approve it.
Yes. Request a quote, wrap every piece on its own with plenty of padding, keep glass at home, insure the box for its real value and email us the tracking number. We restore, inspect and ship everything back insured.
Visit Us
Our Location
Bring your pieces to our Oceanside shop, where every restoration is stripped, repaired, plated and inspected under one roof.
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
Serving homes across San Diego County and beyond
Homeowners from Carlsbad, Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla, Escondido and all over the county drop their pieces off at our shop. Live farther away? We receive shipped pieces from every state.
Cities We Serve
Select your city for home decor restoration turnaround times and drop off options near you.
North County San Diego
City of San Diego and South Bay
San Diego
Chula Vista
National City
Imperial Beach
Coronado
La Mesa
El Cajon
Santee
La Jolla
Otay Mesa
Riverside and Orange County
Nationwide Service
Ship Us Your Pieces From Anywhere in the US
Homeowners, designers and dealers in every state send us lighting, hardware and heirlooms to restore. Here is how to get them here safely.
01
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.
02
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.
03
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.
04
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.