Front door handles: features and recommendations for selection

The front door handle-bracket is a reliable and easy-to-use product that allows you to easily open even a very heavy and massive door. Therefore, such models are very popular and are installed on various door leaves.

Such fittings can be distinguished by an ascetic appearance, complementing the corresponding minimalist interior of the dwelling, but can also be made in a whimsical and varied form, becoming the highlight of an interior made in a classic or Provencal style.

Let's take a look at the features of this type of hardware for entrance doors, as well as the basic recommendations for choosing them.

The front door handle-bracket is a stationary version of the hardware, which is distinguished by a very simple device, since it does not have a latch or bolt. It is made in the form of an arc, which can be given a variety of shapes. In addition, there are frequent cases of the production of round products of this kind of devices.

Intricate design solutions allow you to make a similar handle in the form of an animal's head, for example, a wolf, lion or tiger.

Such a product is attached to a door leaf made of wood or metal. There are two ways to open a door equipped with a similar part: either click on it, or pull it towards you.

Front door handles can vary in the following parameters:

• the material from which they are made;
• the presence of a protective coating;
• product appearance;
• reinforced or simple structures.

This type of fittings can be produced either according to individual drawings or drawings, or purchased from a specialized store.

Handles-brackets for entrance doors have certain features, since during operation they are under the negative influence of environmental factors. In addition, they are subject to higher stress than interior door handles.

The features of this type of fittings include:

• Manufactured from materials that are durable. Therefore, one of the most demanded options are metal and wooden models.
• They are installed on heavy entrance doors in apartments and houses that are massive.
• PVC handles are the best option for equipping entrance balcony doors made of plastic.

In the process of manufacturing the described type of product, a variety of materials and raw materials can be used. The most common options are various metal alloys, wood, PVC and glass.

Wooden door handles can become a real work of art, since they are often decorated with carvings or carvings. Such fittings will perfectly match the entrance door, which was made of solid wood or sheathed with natural veneer.

Metal stationary handles are one of the most common fittings options.This attribute is characterized by its versatility, since it can be easily installed on entrance doors made of various materials, be it wood, metal-plastic, glass or other material.

During the production of metal variants, pure metal may be used. An example of this would be iron or aluminum hardware. There are frequent cases of production of door handles from alloys, for example, brass, bronze or steel models.

Brass products are very popular due to their presentable appearance and reliability. They are distinguished by a long service life. In addition, such material is very pleasant to the touch and quite warm, which can be a decisive factor when choosing the material from which the handle-bracket for entrance doors is made.

Aluminum products are no less popular. They look great and are installed on a door leaf made of plastic, glass or wood.

If the product is to be painted, then powder paint is used... It can be of various colors, but models made in black look the most stylish.

The painting process takes place using special high-tech equipment with maintaining a high temperature regime. The whole process is automated and cannot be performed manually. This ensures that the staple handles last longer, so the black paint does not crack or peel off.

The use of powder paint can significantly improve the anti-corrosion properties of metal products. In the course of applying this technology, the outer surface of the handle-clip is protected by a film, which is characterized by a high degree of resistance to mechanical damage. Scratches are less likely to occur on these staple handles.

The process of polishing such products is carried out using devices with fine abrasiveness. At the end of such a procedure, the surface of such a product will be dull.

Metal door handles can be nickel or chrome plated.

PVC handlesare not very popular with consumers because they are not as durable as metal or wood products. Their main advantage is their low cost. Such details can often be found on balcony doors, since they are not suitable for installation on a metal or glass sheet.

Glass models are the least common option for entrance door brackets.... They are often made from Bohemian or Murmansk glass. Such fittings are fragile and therefore require careful treatment.

Choosing a handle-bracket for the front door, you should pay attention to the size of the product. The dimensions of these handles should be in relation to the parameters of the door, so that together they look harmonious.

If you install a small-sized handle on a heavy door leaf, then there is a very high risk that the hardware will soon break, being under constant serious load in the process of opening the doors. A large handle will look out of place on a small door leaf.

If you install a stationary handle made of soft wood, then soon such a product will wear out, losing its original appearance, and it will have to be replaced.

When deciding on a particular material, consider the design and installation location. For example, handles-brackets, made of stainless steel and characterized by excellent anti-corrosion properties, are suitable for installation on a door leaf that is made in a modern style or high-tech style.

If you purchase fittings for installation on office doors made of PVC material, then opt for a handle-bracket made of aluminum. A model made of an aluminum tube covered with black powder paint will look great.

Now that you know the features of the various handles that are used for installation on entrance doors, you will be able to choose the model that suits you best.

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