Posts Tagged ‘door levers’
Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Kwikset Pembroke Lever
Mostly due to the availabilityof newer finishes, Homeowners are replacing their Door Knobs, Door Levers and Handlesets at a record pace. Hardware finishes like Satin Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Rustic Pewter and others are favored over the old standard of the Polished Brass finish.
Oil Rubbed Bronze
But what about the hinges? Many consumers spend hundreds of dollars on new door hardware overlooking the matching hinges. Replacing door hinges is relatively inexpensive and easy to do. The first thing to do is purchase hinges that closely match your door hardware. The finish doesn’t have to be exact or even the same manufacturer. Replacing the hinges is easy. You don’t even have to remove the door. Simply remove the top hinge with a screw driver or screw gun. Then put the screws through the new hinge in it’s place. Then repeat the process for the remaining hinges on the door. This will take only 10-15 minutes per door. Hinges that match the door hardware will give a complete decorator look at a low cost and minimal amount of effort. For more information or to shop for Door Hinges now, visit www.DoorKnobDiscountCenter.com.
Tags: black, chrome, distressed, door hardware, door hinges, Door Knobs, door levers, hinge finishes, hinges, lifetime finish, oil rubbed bronze, Satin Nickel, Stainless Steel
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Oil Rubbed Bronze is one of the most popular finishes today offering a deep shade of brown with interesting copper and golden highlights. It should be noted that it is a hand done finish that will vary not only from piece to piece, but even within each piece itself. Furthermore, Schlage’s Oil Rubbed Bronze being more of a chocolate color, is different than Baldwin, Emtek, Deltana, Grandeur, Nostalgic Warehouse, Omnia and Weslock so be aware that when mixing brands you are getting different shades of Oil Rubbed Bronze. Most are accepting of this difference, particularly if the pieces are not set directly side by side. Deltana hinges will work with any brands door knobs for instance.
Oil rubbed bronze is a living finish that is intended to wear with use and age to reveal the copper highlights beneath the hand applied bronze coating. The brass substrate of the knob or lever set is first finished in copper, which in itself will wear to reveal the gold base. It is these wear lines or highlights, contrasting with the variations of the bronze that offer the unique depth and interest that is Oil rubbed bronze.
Many people find this wearing of finish disconcerting, preferring that the product they buy stays the way it is when first purchased. If this is your thinking, choose Venetian Bronze which is an Oil Rubbed Bronze that is artificially highlighted to reveal the coppery color below and then sealed with a lacquer to prevent further deterioration. Venetian bronze are thus more red in hue and can be found from Kwikset, Baldwin, Wesier and Schlagebut Schlage calls it Aged Bronze.
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Tags: bronze, distressed, door hardware, door knob, Door Knobs, door lever, door levers, finish, hardware finish, oil rubbed bronze, ORB, venetian bronze
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Monday, May 11th, 2009
Stainless Steel is becoming more popular each year in the door hardware industry. Omnia, Baldwin, and Emtek each have exquisite models for your review. Most Stainless Steel products are sleek door levers but do check out the door knob designs as well.
Stainless Steel is an alloy of steel and chromium. There is a wide range of stainless steel alloys, some have a low quantity of chromium and will rust because of the higher steel content. A magnet will not adhere to the higher grades which do not rust. Some companies will plate stainless steel on top of the base material and imply that it is a solid stainless product. This product is only as good as the plating process. A magnet test will not work if the base material is brass or zinc. An unusually low price would be an indication of this type of product. Another copy-cat stainless steel product uses a brushed nickel plate on a base material. The color of the finish will be different and, because nickel needs a protective lacquer coat to prevent tarnishing, this would also be an indication that it is not stainless.
Tags: door hardware, door knob, door lever, door levers, doorknob, doorknobs, Stainless Steel
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Saturday, January 10th, 2009
Many people find door handing to be confusing. The key is to forget about which hand you use to open the door. Handing is determined by the Hinges. Follow these simple handing instructions and you won’t go wrong.
Many door lever sets require you to determine whether the door is a Right-Hand or Left-Hand door (most knobs do not require handing).
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- Simply stand Outside the Room or House facing the door. (it does not matter if the door swings in or out)
- If the Hinges are on the Right, it is a Right-Hand Door and you would choose the Right Hand option when ordering door levers.
- If the Hinges are on the Left, it is a Left-Hand Door and you would choose the Left Hand option when ordering door levers.
- Handlesets Note - Even though the lever is on the inside of the house, you still stand Outside the house to determine proper handing.
- Inside Garage Door Note - For the door that connects from your garage to your living space, you would stand in the Garage facing the house to determine proper handing.
Tags: door handing, door hardware, door lever, door levers, lever handing
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Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
The rose is the decorative metal plate that covers the “bore” or hole in the face of a door that accommodates the door knob or door lever latch.
Rosette Style Examples
Roses, or Rosettes, are typically 2-5/8″ round and are the shape of door hardware due to the round hole in the door it is meant to conceal.
Back Plate Example
However, some styles employ a more elaborate design, typically rectangular in shape and measuring 2-5/8″ wide by 7″ or 8″ in height. This style is known as a Backplate, though Emtek, a manufacturer of historical reproductions, calls them “Sideplates”. Due to their size, backplates offer many unique design elements that enhance the door knob or door lever appeal. Nostalgic Warehouse, a Denver manufacturer boasting true reproduction hardware, (right down to the skeleton key!), offers six different designs in the most popular finishes like satin nickel and oil rub bronze. They utilize separate spindle and knob design, just like your grandmother use to have, and will fit any modern door as well as old doors without the large 2-1/8″ face bore. The backplate is becoming so popular that many leading manufacturers are now offering them including Baldwin door knobs and Kwikset door knobs
Tags: back plate, backplate, Door Knobs, door levers, door plate, rose
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Sunday, December 28th, 2008
Door Knob
With 112 million doors in the US, door knobs are an often used but rarely thought of product.
Every day millions of us open and close doors as we weave our way through our daily lives. Early doors were merely hides and textiles. It wasn’t until swinging “hinged” doors made first of wood and then of metals and glass did door knobs make their appearance. The first door knobs were made of wood and appeared in the late 1700s. About 100 years later in the1800s they were first manufactured and that happened to be here in the United States.
Door Knobs include four main parts. The knobs, typically round, are now often egg shaped like Baldwin Egg Knob, Schalge Sienna and Danbury, Kwikset Laurel, Weiser Carlisle and Emtek Hammered Egg knob.
Door Lever
Lever styles were designed for both their elegance and practicality as they are simpler to operate and are recommended for handicapped and elderly users. Popular lever designs are Schlage Accent and Flair, Baldwin Wave and Soho, Kwikset Commonwealth and Lido, as well as many others from Emtek, Grandeur, Omnia Weiser and Weslock. The spindle is the second main part and connects the knobs and levers through the door and transmits your hand twist to the latch. The latch incorporates the bolt that protrudes from the door edge and holds the door in the closed position. The fourth main part is the Rose or rosette, typically round in shape that covers the hole made in the face of the door to accommodate the whole apparatus and keep it looking “smart”.
Tags: door hardware, door knob, Door Knobs, door lever, door levers, doorknob, doorknobs, handleset
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