Door handle-bracket: model characteristics and selection features

The handle is an important part of the door hardware, so you should carefully consider its choice. It is quite difficult to choose the right model because of their large variety, so before choosing it is worth stocking up on some knowledge that will help you make the right choice. High-quality fulfillment of its direct purpose is only one of the requirements for a door handle, because it should decorate the door, and also look harmonious in the design of the room.

Models of handles-staples are the simplest devices, consisting of a fastening part and, in fact, the handle itself. They do not have any locks, latches and other devices for fixing or locking doors. The functions of the pull handle are limited only to opening the door leaf or covering it. In this case, to perform such operations, you should pull the handle towards you or, conversely, push it.

Such devices take many forms: round, square, crescent, cone, with and without rings, in the shape of the heads of various animals. Such a handle is usually used in cases where a locking device is not provided on the door leaf. The handle-bracket can serve for quite a long time. If the surface wears out over time, it is easily renewed or replaced.

To choose a worthy option that will be to the liking of the owner, you should decide which handle-bracket is needed for a particular door.

• PVC elements must be installed on metal-plastic sheets. They are usually painted white. Length - 250 mm.

• Metal fittings are mounted on an aluminum or metal door. The handle can be used both outside and inside the room. An excellent option is a stainless steel element that will serve for many years.

• Stylish model, stylized for the old days. Quite often, they are made by hand, therefore, they have a high cost.

• For the bath, handles with a wooden insert are produced. The handle is made of wood, and the mount is made of metal. This piece of fittings is not intended for canvases from the side of the steam room, but is an ideal solution for other premises of the bath, including the entrance.

• For interior doors, a wide variety of options are created that have various shapes, a wide range of colors and a decent choice of sizes. You can find a massive black model or a more elegant one.

• Models made for utility rooms have a low cost. They are quite reliable and durable.

It is necessary to purchase a model that would be as reliable as possible and could withstand a heavy door, which is characterized by a tight fit to the door sill. If you need to choose a wooden element, you should pay attention to harder rocks. This guarantees a long service life of the product and reduces the rate of wear.

Woody material needs periodic treatment with an antiseptic, which will protect the handle from moisture and decay. Later, the purchase should be powder coated. This will give the product additional protection against moisture and minor mechanical damage. And also oxidation can be used. If the device is made of glass, it is better to use Murmansk or Bohemian glass.

There are no complex elements in the design of the handle-staple, so a person with no experience can install and replace it. Self-installation of the product is simple and easy. To do this, you need to prepare some tools.

• an electric drill with a drill of the required diameter;
• screwdriver;
• tie bolts that are included with the handle;
• self-tapping screws;
• ruler, tape measure and pencil.

You will learn about what models of door handles-brackets are from the video.