Door handles are an important part of the door furniture. Its looks, location, ease of function and its accessibility are all an important consideration. Door handles typically use a mechanical system with a screw axle referred to as the spindle that has a flat section fitted through the door groove. The handles or knobs are then fitted on either side of the door fastened to the spindle to enable opening and closing. Different knobs have extra complexity and functionality.
We have also seen door handles made from many different materials although most people think of some kind of metal. However, handles have also been made from ceramic, wood, glass, plastic, etc. One of the oldest materials that are still among the more popular options is brass. For one thing, brass looks gorgeous but it is also rust resistant. Today's brass door handle is somewhat different from those made in earlier times due to finishes. For instance, for a more modern appearance, many people choose brushed or satin brass.
Types of Door Handles
The entrance door handles are usually used for the doors furniture that lead to the outside of the house. The knobs come with a locking mechanism for security.
The privacy knob locks will usually not come with a cylinder locking system. The security features are not major since the main aim of the door furniture is to enable privacy as opposed to security. Closet door knobs on the other hand do not have a locking system. They are used on hall ways and for closets door furniture. The knobs are used for pulling and returning the door.
Dummy handles are used more for aesthetic beauty as opposed to functionality. Such handles are placed on electric doors, ball catch doors or spin doors. |