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

[19 May 2012 | No Comment | 962 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, Entry Door Knobs »

[16 May 2012 | No Comment | 1,267 views]

Door_Knob4Often people overlook the pleasantries of the past when they create the design of their future home. But from the chairs to door knobs, antique items are a great way to bring in the past into one’s present.

There are several reasons why even when it comes to door knobs antique pieces are a good choice.

First of all, there is a high possibility that the material used for that door knob antique is of very high quality. To be able to last as much as it did means that it is very well made. The craftsmanship of the past can not be disputed since those who made those door knob antique pieces are people who worked very well with their hands.

Then there is the story that comes with the door knob antique that is chosen. It might be from a great home or even from your own old home. It would bring in the history of the people who touched it into your home. When people come to notice it would be a great ice-breaker when they ask you about every nock and cranny in your home.

The problem that people might think comes with using them is the possibility of years of wear and tear. Having your door knob antique checked is of course a necessity. You might get them for a bargain but you also need to make sure that it is worth every penny you paid for it.

Nevertheless never fear to mix the old with the new so that your home would be unique as well as stylish.

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Baldwin, Entry Door Knobs »

[13 May 2012 | No Comment | 1,210 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, Door Knob Manufacturers, Entry Door Knobs, Passage Door Knobs, Privacy Door Knobs »

[10 May 2012 | No Comment | 976 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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Door Knob Finishes, Passage Door Knobs »

[7 May 2012 | No Comment | 3,251 views]

Door_Knob14Having the chance to bring a piece that makes a modern cabinet or door look like it’s been around for a while can be a bit of a challenge. The best way to do this is to choose among the various designs of oil rubbed bronze door knobs. Between entirely oil rubbed bronze door knobs or the kind that mixes crystal and other materials to oil rubbed bronze door knobs, the choices can be more of a challenge.

But whatever one choose would actually be a great find, not just for aesthetics but as well as a health benefit. Oil rubbed bronze door knobs would provide their own disinfection because bacteria do not thrive on this kind of material more than eight hours at a time.

The designs range from the classical with rose patterns and rope frills to the minimalist straight door knobs. It all depends on what room you would need the oil rubbed bronze door knobs that you are going to choose. And you are not limited to just one kind of style. Often it is the hodge podge of designs that make your home interesting. Your guests might not be able to put their finger on what makes your kitchen cabinets pop but you know that the mix of classical oil rubbed bronze door knobs to your simple cabinets did the trick.

Having the best, especially on the small details that accent the whole, is a homeowner’s dream. You might not be aware of it yet but the look that you want for your doors might just be missing the right kind of door knob. So choose wisely.

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