The entryway of homes and public places for generations are adorned with the help of umbrella stand. Umbrella stands help to keep the floors dry to reduce accidental slips and falls while serving as a convenient place to store the wet umbrellas. For storing the umbrellas including milk cans and buckets, while the homeowners have used simple devices and for complimenting the appearance of the entryway, these devices may not serve to compliment.
Umbrella Stand Materials
Due to the beauty and wide range of available finishes, the umbrella holders fashioned from brass or copper and have been a traditional favorite of homeowners. In highly polished mirror finishes, muted antique finishes, and textured or hammered designs as brass or copper umbrella holders can be found in these. For years of worry free use without rusting, brass and copper have the added benefit of being highly corrosion resistant. Porcelain or ceramic are the another popular choice of umbrella holders. A great variety of finish designs are offered by the ceramic stands.
Without fading or degradation, glazed ceramic materials are virtually rustproof and can withstand years of continuous use. To avoid breakage while selecting a ceramic stand, you need to ensure that the diameter and weight of the stand is sufficient for avoiding any accidental fall when you are removing an umbrella. The most affordable stands are the iron umbrella stands and they come in huge variety of styles and offers great range of durability. With the removal of the rust and painting it with top-quality enamel, holders that are made of iron can be easily restored. Stainless steel which is both durable as well as rust resistant, the newest generation of the stands are constructed in this manner.
Selecting the Best Stand Size
A holder with a diameter of eight inches is normally adequate for storing up to four umbrellas if the umbrellas are not tightly wrapped for small home or apartment use. A holder with a diameter of nine inches is the most popular choice and is normally enough for storing from four to seven umbrellas if they are not tightly wrapped, for home office use. A diameter of ten inches or more is generally required for a larger office. A stand with a larger diameter is more resistant to fall off as a general rule of the thumb. In a public area, a diameter of nine inches or greater is best used here. Twenty inches or taller is what the standard height for umbrella receptacle for home or office use is. A receptacle should be at least twenty inches tall where full size umbrellas are encountered as in a large office or public area.
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