Articles in the Entry Door Knobs Category
Posted in Emtek, Entry Door Knobs, Passage Door Knobs on 1 September 2010
A 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.
Posted in Door Knob Finishes, Entry Door Knobs, Passage Door Knobs, Privacy Door Knobs on 28 August 2010
Being 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.
Posted in Baldwin, Entry Door Knobs on 28 August 2010
If 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.
Posted in Door Knob Finishes, Door Knob Manufacturers, Entry Door Knobs, Passage Door Knobs, Privacy Door Knobs on 22 August 2010
Installing 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Mark around where the latch needs to go. Use the one-inch chisel to deepen that area and screw the latch in place.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hinge the door and try out if you did a good job.
Posted in Entry Door Knobs, Schlage on 19 August 2010
In every home nowadays, security is one of the top concerns as much as the food put on the table. The latter can come from working hard and budgeting well while the former can come from using a Schlage door knob.
From classical and no-frill door knobs, the Schlage door knob has grown with the times and has included security locks in their design. Choosing the kind of level of security you need in your home has never been so easy.
For entrances, it is best to opt with the Schlage door knob that has an added feature of keypad lock that would secure your home with a code as well as a key. This combination will ensure that your privacy is intact and your valuables in place.
Complementing this with keyed cylinders in your bedrooms and knobs, that allow you to twist open and go freely to a room, the style need not clash. This is a chief concern with interior design as well as those that put your house together. A Schlage door knob is designed to enhance the simplicity of a design or act as a soft accent in an otherwise elaborate room.
Not having the budget for it now might cost more in the future when your home has been broken into because of regular door knobs that can be dislodged or opened easily. Surely it would be a hassle when you forget your key but wouldn’t it give you more peace of mind if your doors do keep what you don’t like out and those that are dear to you safe inside? Think about it then get back to us.
Posted in Door Knob Finishes, Entry Door Knobs on 13 August 2010
Often 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.
Posted in Entry Door Knobs, Passage Door Knobs, Privacy Door Knobs on 4 August 2010
Making your home into the best that your money can afford is important nowadays as style and affluence were before things got harder. But a homeowner doesn’t have to give up the decor that they wanted because there are bargain prizes for the kind of details that one might think is extravagant given the present times.
One of the parts of a new home that one might overlook is the door knobs. Buying the expensive ones is not an option when it comes to the estimate of costs. But one can still get great quality from stores that sell discount door knobs. Just knowing when and were to find them would be key.
It would help to get a friend who likes to go shopping for home furniture or fixtures if one is hoping to find a steal. Discount door knobs need not be synonymous to low quality door knobs. Buying a bunch that would break or lock people in would not be a good idea in the long run. It might damage both the door and it’s frame if the door knobs needs to be changed every so often. It would also cut into a homeowner’s budget to have that done if they do not have the time or the skills to do it.
It is best to find discount door knobs in depots near one’s home as well as online where it is easy to find the deals. Hardware stores that are reliable when it comes to the things that they sell are also a good place to find discount door knobs.
