Antique Brass Screws

Father Ted · Post by **Father Ted** » Tue Jun 18, 2024 12:34 pm

I need to get a couple of bras screws to hold up a light in living room.
When installed the electrician only had zinc screws. I'd like to get them replaced with more suitable ones now.

Where would I get some screws that would suit this job. Looks like they'd need to be some heavy duty screws to match up with those already in use.

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Any suggestions?

Thanks.

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Tue Jun 18, 2024 1:21 pm

untreated brass screws will look worse as brass is a goldy yellow colour
perhaps slotted phosphor bronze coloured screws ??

Someone-Else · Post by **Someone-Else** » Tue Jun 18, 2024 2:10 pm

Father Ted wrote: ↑Tue Jun 18, 2024 12:34 pmAny suggestions?

Screwfix? B & Q (if you only want 2) or ebay

toolbox · Post by **toolbox** » Tue Jun 18, 2024 2:41 pm

Look at model paints and match it in.

Graeme from Tod · Post by **Graeme from Tod** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:10 am

toolbox wrote: ↑Tue Jun 18, 2024 2:41 pm Look at model paints and match it in.

That's what I'd do: If you get in the ballpark colourwise no one will ever notice.

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:19 am

Brass screws are so soft the slot gets chewed up easily, painting is the answer. It is only you who will look.

DWD

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Wed Jun 19, 2024 5:39 pm

dewaltdisney wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:19 am Brass screws are so soft the slot gets chewed up easily, painting is the answer. It is only you who will look.

DWD

i fully agree with this comment
this is why when using brass you always predrill a hole then use a modern screw to open the hole to minimize the risk
further to this most stained or coloured screws you buy wont be brass because off the cost and softness