Variety of bed frame styles suit all decors DECORATIVE BED frames now come in all types of metals but each is a bit different when it comes to care and maintenance. . Beds made of brass (brass is actually an alloy made of 70% cop- “per and 30% zinc) offer the most traditional look complete with . Scroi] designs, finials, and spindles, - There are also numerous contem- porary styles, | ; Brass beds come in two vati- eties — genuine brass, in which the metal is brass all the way through, and brass plate, in which a coating of brass is applied over a less expensive metal such as steel. _ Genuine brass is considerably more expensive than brass plate but it is also more durable; brass plate is likely to chip or corrode over “time. “A quality brass bed has a uni- form gloss. The mirror-like shine is achieved by. buffing out the natural grain of raw brass, The more brass is polished, the richer and deeper “its color and sheen becomes. . .’ Most brass beds, whether gen- . Mine or plated, are lacquered today - «and require no more than an acca-.. “, Sional shining with a soft cloth. Steel is generally used as the base metal for painted or plated beds. “..: It can show wear and tear over “ time but usually the metal can be .. reworked by a professional, and the . finish can be reapplied. hoe . ‘Popular. finishes include white paint, chrome plate and brass plate, but today’s models come in an array of colors. Painted tubular steel is most “often used for contemporary styles. , Wrought iron is a durable metal ~ that resists scratches and dents and " \ needs little maintenance. With a-black or verdigris finish, . wrought iron provides an old-world “look; contemporary versions often « have a brushed or shiny metallic = finish. ~~" Distributed by the Los ‘Angeles Times syndicate. 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