{"id":2132,"count":5,"description":"<div style=\"font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Ubuntu,Arial,sans-serif;color:#0f172a;line-height:1.7;max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto\">\r\n\r\n<h1 style=\"font-size:2.1rem;line-height:1.15;margin:.2rem 0 1rem;color:#213241\">Reclaimed Ironmongery Guides<\/h1>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"font-size:1.05rem;max-width:900px;margin:.65rem 0 1rem\">\r\nPractical guides, installation advice and project inspiration for <strong>reclaimed ironmongery<\/strong> \u2014 from\r\n<strong>door handles and hinges<\/strong> to <strong>coat hooks<\/strong>, <strong>shelf brackets<\/strong>,\r\n<strong>table legs<\/strong> and other character-led fittings.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"margin:.65rem 0 1rem\">\r\nWhether you are restoring a period property, fitting out a commercial interior, or building with reclaimed timber,\r\nthese guides are designed to help you choose the right hardware, fit it properly, and preserve the finish without\r\nlosing the character.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:18px;margin:1.5rem 0 1.25rem\">\r\n\r\n<div style=\"background:#f6f7f8;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:14px;padding:18px 18px 14px\">\r\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 .65rem;color:#213241\">Choose the Right Hardware<\/h2>\r\n<ul style=\"margin:.4rem 0 0 1.1rem;padding:0\">\r\n \t<li style=\"margin:.3rem 0\">Period-correct <strong>handles, knobs and latches<\/strong><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"margin:.3rem 0\">How to match finishes across a property<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"margin:.3rem 0\">Choosing fittings for reclaimed timber and joinery<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"background:#f6f7f8;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:14px;padding:18px 18px 14px\">\r\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 .65rem;color:#213241\">Shelf &amp; Bracket Advice<\/h2>\r\n<ul style=\"margin:.4rem 0 0 1.1rem;padding:0\">\r\n \t<li style=\"margin:.3rem 0\">What size <strong>shelf brackets<\/strong> for scaffold-board shelving<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"margin:.3rem 0\">Using <strong>floating shelf brackets<\/strong> correctly<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"margin:.3rem 0\">Load-bearing and fixing considerations<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"background:#f6f7f8;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:14px;padding:18px 18px 14px\">\r\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 .65rem;color:#213241\">Restoration &amp; Care<\/h2>\r\n<ul style=\"margin:.4rem 0 0 1.1rem;padding:0\">\r\n \t<li style=\"margin:.3rem 0\">Restoring <strong>cast iron<\/strong> and <strong>brass<\/strong> finishes<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"margin:.3rem 0\">Protecting patina without over-cleaning<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"margin:.3rem 0\">Knowing when to restore and when to replace<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"background:#f6f7f8;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:14px;padding:18px 18px 14px\">\r\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 .65rem;color:#213241\">Upcycling &amp; Project Ideas<\/h2>\r\n<ul style=\"margin:.4rem 0 0 1.1rem;padding:0\">\r\n \t<li style=\"margin:.3rem 0\">Using <strong>reclaimed hardware<\/strong> with timber and stone<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"margin:.3rem 0\">Ideas for boot rooms, kitchens and hallway storage<\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"margin:.3rem 0\">Practical details for DIY and trade fit-outs<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:1.25rem 0 1rem\">\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/ironmongery\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 18px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;background:#213241;color:#ffffff\">Shop Ironmongery<\/a>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thereclaimedcompany.com\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 18px;border-radius:999px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;border:1px solid #213241;color:#213241;background:#ffffff\">Sell Your Ironmongery<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"margin-top:1rem;padding:14px 16px;border-left:4px solid #213241;background:#f9fafb;border-radius:8px;font-size:.97rem\">\r\n<strong>Tip:<\/strong> If your renovation uncovers spare hinges, knobs, hooks or brackets, do not scrap them.\r\nClean them carefully, photograph them properly, and\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thereclaimedcompany.com\/\" style=\"color:#213241;text-decoration:underline\">list them on The Reclaimed Company Marketplace<\/a>\r\nso another project can give them a second life.\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>","link":"https:\/\/shop.thereclaimedcompany.co.uk\/home\/category\/ironmongery-guides\/","name":"Ironmongery","slug":"ironmongery-guides","taxonomy":"category","parent":0,"meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Ironmongery Guides | Reclaimed Hardware, Brackets &amp; 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