Emtek, Entry Door Knobs, Passage Door Knobs »

[1 Sep 2010 | No Comment | 263 views]

Door_KnobA personal touch to every house is very important in order to make it a home. And as one of the first things that visitors or friends encounter, door knobs should not be set aside as just an appendix to the door. You may have the best kind of doors but by pairing it with Emtek door knobs so that every entrance is made easier into your new home.

From brass to porcelain pieces, Emtek door knobs do not disappoint. They are well made following suit to the goal of the company to maintain the high quality that they have always had for their door knobs.

When you choose, just among the actual Emtek door knobs, the choices seem too various to pick just one. The good news is that you can actually choose more than one kind to put into your home. Wanting a particular model for the front door of your home doesn’t have to conflict with the doors for your bathrooms or the bedrooms.

In fact, it is best to choose the right one for your children’s room. It can be a tad difficult to maneuver a door knob that is too big or heavy for them while they are growing up. So it is best to supplement that with one of the Emtek door knobs that is easy to grip and also childlike in its decorative value.

Don’t be afraid to experiment because Emtek door knobs are always sure to open the right door for you.

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Door Knob Finishes, Entry Door Knobs, Passage Door Knobs, Privacy Door Knobs »

[28 Aug 2010 | No Comment | 305 views]

front_door_knob9Being able to have your own home is a dream that can only be thwarted by not having enough foresight to put every bit of detail into making it last throughout your lifetime or more. It is definitely going to be a hassle to have to replace your door if something is amiss. Surely there are ways and means to do this without having to resort to constantly getting locked out or locked in your own bedroom.

Using bronze door knobs covers all matters of sin. You are able to get the classical look into your home, modern or otherwise. It can add color to the door that you have chosen. It works best for doors that are of the darker color of wood. But if you are into putting an accent into your paler color of wood doors, then bronze door knobs are definitely the one for you.

Bronze door knobs come in the more conventional shapes but what makes these door knobs quite the versatile kind is that the material has been around long enough to allow designers to make more intricate kinds that lend a pleasurable view to anyone who looks down at the door knob before they come into the room.

For most, thinking about door knobs may be the thing that puts them to sleep. But knowing that you have put all efforts into making your home every bit the way that it should be would breed pride into whoever comes to visit or live in it with you.

If in any case you would have to move on, the bronze door knobs in your home would remember your touch.

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Baldwin, Entry Door Knobs »

[28 Aug 2010 | No Comment | 294 views]

Door_Knob17If you want your house to be as grandiose or as beautiful as it can be, you also need to consider even the smallest of details. But for the people making your home, they would take more pride in their work if they can install a Baldwin door knob in every door of your home.

The quality that comes with a Baldwin door knob spans decades, well into the 40s. As they brought innovation into door knobs with their brass knobs during that time, so do they bring modern flair with contemporary designs and finish for today’s more minimalist home owner.

From their classic knobs to their couture door knobs, the Baldwin door knob does not disappoint. Their goal is to bring you the kind of door knob that would last for as long as you want them to. They want you to change it only because of whim or because you plan to redecorate not because it is busted.

The crystal door knobs are perfect for interior doors that would lead into your bedroom or your guestrooms. If you are looking for variety in shape, the kind that would daintily fit into your hand, then choosing the oval shaped Baldwin door knob would be best.

Taking into consideration the need to have a more modern flair in your home, then finishes that differ from the traditional brass is taken into consideration. Choosing from the silver finishes would allow you to choose something that would blend with your modern but be uniquely Baldwin.

After all the beauty of the grand painting are in the tiny dots that make up the whole. It is best to have a Baldwin in your home, opening it to your friends and your family.

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Door Knob Finishes, Passage Door Knobs, Privacy Door Knobs »

[25 Aug 2010 | No Comment | 146 views]

Door_Knob6Choosing doors are as important as choosing wall paper for your home. It would not be quite enough to choose the best door and buy a cheap and common door knob. The reason behind this is that you would have to replace that perfect door soon enough if you keep hinging and unhinging it because you had to replace the door knob because you keep getting locked in because it’s broken.

As for most classical door knob finishes, it is best to use a copper door knob since it is, for one, going to add flavor in whatever door you choose to use. It can also be the accent color of your entrance door or it could blend with the maple door that you have chosen for your bedroom.

A copper door knob does favor a more classical tone in your home. It adds a bit of a history into the bigger picture. Most keyed cylinders that are made out of copper would look like they have been around for a long time since most designs are more ornate than their contemporary.

The golden flair of a copper door knob would add the sense of majesty that you need in an otherwise simple home. If you only have a few doors to spare then it is best to go with quality copper door knobs.

As an added bonus, a copper door knob would help in the spread on infections and bacteria in your home. If you are health conscious then this kind of finish is best for you. If you can have one that is made out of copper entirely then it is best. If there is anything that gets to cling to your copper door knob, those bacteria would die within eight hours.

If these are not enough reasons to consider this kind of door knob, then what else is?

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Door Knob Finishes, Door Knob Manufacturers, Entry Door Knobs, Passage Door Knobs, Privacy Door Knobs »

[22 Aug 2010 | No Comment | 190 views]

Door_Knob17Installing a door knob can be a one-man job if you have the mechanical skills to do it. But for most of us who are mechanically challenged but want to cut on the labor cost of changing or installing a door knob in our kitchen or bedroom then this is a two-man job.

Having the right equipment such as a drill (on which you can change the bit for the right hole sizes), a one inch chisel, machine screws, at least one large nail (this would be used for marking and making impressions), a hammer and a hole saw  and paddle bit would be needed to make sure things come out without a hitch.

The level of difficulty of installing a door knob would also depend on the kind of knob that you are using.

  1. Mark the place where you want the door knob to go. Make sure that you mark the place where you will put the latch as well.
  2. Using the nail and the hammer mark were the hole for the latch will go. Then drill a hole 2 and a 1/2 deep with a properly sized paddle bit.
  3. Mark the place where you need the knob hole to go. Use the hole saw to drill the hole all the way through the other side. If it doesn’t go through, use the nail to push through and mark there the knob should go.
  4. Mark around where the latch needs to go. Use the one-inch chisel to deepen that area and screw the latch in place.
  5. Slide the two parts of the door knob so that the mechanical screws are aligned. Make sure that the center where the locking mechanism is aligned otherwise it wouldn’t come together and would not work. Secure the knob with screws.
  6. The striker plate can be put in place by following the instructions on how to put the latch in. Just make sure that the hole is only deep enough to keep the latch in place. Secure the striker plate by means of screws.
  7. Hinge the door and try out if you did a good job.

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