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3 Ways to Protect Your Cast Zinc Bar Top
Caring for your cast zinc bar top may seem daunting, but in reality, living metals require very little maintenance and are antimicrobial by nature. The surface of the zinc evolves in response to its environment. This evolution can be controlled based on the care it...
Upgrade Your Holiday Dining with A Cast Zinc Tabletop
With the holidays fast approaching many people are considering upgrading their dining room table. If you really want to wow your family, you might consider a truly unique option, like a cast zinc tabletop. From Thanksgiving to New Years, one of the most memorable...
Brass Range Hood for Kitchens
Brass range hoods for kitchens have become increasingly more popular in recent years due to other trends like brass hardware and fixtures. Brass looks beautiful in kitchens and works well mixed with metals, like stainless steel and zinc, because they're also cool...
Bronze Countertops for Kitchens and Bars
Recently La Bastille has seen a huge upturn in popularity of their bronze countertops and bronze range hoods. It's really no surprise seeing as how beautiful cast bronze metal is. Bronze has a warm tone and because it's a living metal, develops a rich patina over...
How to Care for Your Zinc Countertops
One of the most important parts to choosing the right countertop material is after care. Fortunately caring for your zinc countertop is very simple and straightforward. In this article we are going to explain the cleaning process and approved products to use when...
6 Simple Steps to Ordering a Copper Range Hood
Here at La Bastille, we’ve truly made ordering a custom range hood a seamless experience. We’re often asked about the process of ordering a range hood, so here’s a quick 6-step guide.
8 Most Common Metal Range Hood Shapes – 2023
Choosing the right range hood for your kitchen isn’t easy because there are simply so many beautiful shapes and options. This guide will quickly explain the eight most popular range hood shapes we sell at La Bastille. To make it even simpler, we’ve included photos of...
The History of Cast Zinc and Cast Pewter
The History of Cast Zinc Bar Tops and Cast Pewter Countertops La Bastille is a global leader in architectural metal castings. We specialize in “living metals”. La Bastille designs and builds custom cast zinc bar tops, countertops, range hoods and furnishings with...
Custom Metal Range Hoods VS Bastille Collection
Range hoods are no longer just an appliance, for many kitchens they are a natural centerpiece. The ordinary utilitarian style can be a blight on a fabulous culinary space. In this post we are going to explain the differences between our custom metal range hoods and...