Handles for different types of entrance doors

The need to choose the right handles for front doors arises both for owners of city apartments and for owners of private houses. Complicating the process is that hardware with a mortise lock for metal and plastic structures has quite large differences. So, brass handles for Chinese doors are often installed by manufacturers by default, but they do not always meet the quality and safety requirements. To find out which version of door hardware will allow you to turn any house into a fortress, a balanced approach to the choice when buying such components will help.

All types of handles for the entrance door are divided into mortise (with a lock) and overhead, they are often supplied with additional components in the form of bolts or other locking mechanisms.

The following options can usually be found on sale.

• "Fungus" - is an option that visually differs little from the knob, but provides high wear resistance and durability. It does not have a swivel mechanism, it is fastened in an overhead method. It is used to open and close metal doors.
• Brace. Surface-mounted version designed exclusively for use as a door opening element. It does not have a locking mechanism, it can be fastened through or one-sided.

• Push handle. Such fittings are supplied with a latch - a mortise element built into the door leaf. The lever handle, when pressed, ensures that the protruding element comes out of the groove. Locks in such products can be installed by default. But you can also find an option without a locking mechanism. The lining options included in the design can be either solid or separate. In the first case, it is imperative to take into account a number of additional parameters, including the center distance. In the second, the handle is used only to open the door, does not participate in the operation of the locking mechanism.
• On the bar. It is considered a type of pressure products. It can be completed with an external escutcheon, provided that it does not participate in the door locking. Some models are equipped with key locks against unlocking the door. The design options combined with the lock must be selected especially carefully.

• Ball or knobu. It combines the push-button principle and the action of a pivot mechanism that opens or closes the locking device. Decorative brass products of this type are widespread. On entrance structures, their use is possible without a latch or on doors installed in auxiliary rooms.

When choosing a material for a reliable and durable door handle, you should pay attention to classic and durable stainless metals that provide a sufficiently long service life of the product. Brass is one of the most popular options here. The non-ferrous metal has an attractive appearance and is similar to the more noble bronze or platinum. In addition, it provides the ability to easily maintain the attractiveness of the handle, does not require additional decorative coating. Brass hardware options are lightweight and strong enough to withstand heavy use.

Aluminum and its alloys (silumin) are lightweight and affordable.But at the same time, handles made of such metal are not strong enough and, with a slight mechanical effect, may lose their original characteristics. The material, among other things, is easily deformable, especially after the transferred heat exposure.

Steel (regular, chrome-plated or stainless) is the most common base for making door handles. Even products made of ferrous metals are durable and reliable, but they are susceptible to corrosion. The stainless steel is devoid of these disadvantages. In addition, it easily withstands changes in humidity and temperature conditions without losing its original characteristics. Chromium provides additional visual appeal and protection from external influences. Also, carbon steel can have various options for decorative spraying - for gold, silver, bronze.

Copper is a classic solution for country houses. Such handles most often have a figured design and an invoice type of execution. Since non-ferrous metal is soft enough, it can undergo deformation during operation. In addition, copper requires careful maintenance - over time, it tarnishes, becomes covered with a patina.

Forged products made of cast iron are considered exclusive and very rarely also perform the function of a constipation or a bolt. The material has a high resistance to external influences, but it is quite massive and requires the choice of an appropriate base for fastening.

It is not only the choice of material that matters when choosing door hardware. It is equally important to consider the type of base on which the product is attached. For example, if we consider all modern types of door structures, we can confidently say that it can be quite difficult to choose a handle for them.

Door handles for entrance metal doors must be strong enoughto withstand the force generated by the mass of the steel sheet. The heavier the entrance group is, the larger the fittings for it should be. For an iron door used in combination with a classic wooden door, a less massive handle is suitable. Here, simple overhead options or push-on options with a latch are often used. Products of the Chinese industry are especially attracting attention. Due to the small thickness of the metal, the cheapest fittings are mounted on them, which is one of the main indicators of the low quality of the product.

Corresponding handles are usually produced for plastic doors. Products made of PVC require careful maintenance, harmoniously combined with the overall design of the facility.

The door construction made of stainless steel is able to withstand the most intensive use, is not afraid of weather and climatic changes. However, it can be quite difficult to diversify its appearance. Unlike classic steel structures, stainless steel is less susceptible to decorative processing.

Installation of aluminum doors requires the use of appropriate hardware. It should be light and strong enough to provide high functionality. The use of combined versions with a locking mechanism for locking is common here. The handle itself is most often an invoice. It is important to understand that aluminum products themselves are not highly durable and are most often installed as a security element at the entrance to commercial buildings or in country houses with panoramic glazing. Here it is imperative to take care that the handle does not make the structure heavier, and is in harmony with the overall design of the facade group.

When choosing door handles for an entrance group, it is very important to pay attention to such an indicator as the quality of products. You should pay attention to a number of important nuances.

• The purpose of the door structure. The entrance is used quite actively, which means it needs to use the most functional version of the fittings. Here, the lever handle fitted with a latch-lock is the perfect choice. A simpler decorative bracket is installed on the back door.

• The quality of the selected product. The metal surface should not have chips and scratches, defects, roughness. If they are available, it is better to refuse to purchase.
• The presence of a decorative coating. Painted products should have an even distribution of the outer layer, without scuffs and gaps. The quality of the paint matters. It must be heat-resistant, withstand a drop in atmospheric temperatures.

• Mechanisms work. It should pass without unnecessary squeak, jamming. You need to check the locking element at the time of purchase in order to avoid unpleasant openings in the future.
• Product price. If a doorknob is unreasonably cheap, don't expect it to last long and guarantee your home's total safety. A cheap movement will be made from parts of dubious quality and will not be able to provide the desired level of comfort in operation. It is better to give preference to options in the price range of 2,000 rubles and above.

If you consider all the tips and tricks, it will be much easier to make the right choice when buying door handles. All basic parameters are easy to check with the seller. And knowing the technical aspects of the choice, you will not have to worry about the reliability of the accessories used.

An overview of different handles for entrance doors is presented in the video below.