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.
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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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