We see them every day. We touch them with our hands several times a day. But we pay little attention to them. Let's talk about door handles. Door handles are not only functional. Each pen can be a work of art. An ordinary visitor, having cast a glance at an ordinary doorknob in an antique store, will not pay much attention to it and will shift their gaze to other objects. The collector and connoisseur will see a whole story in a simple pen and describe the architectural features of the house to which it belonged.
Door handles are in every home. Even in modern studio apartments without interior doors, there are at least 2 doors: the entrance and the bathroom. Invisible door hardware.But try installing a handle on the door that doesn't match in style or color, and you'll see how such an insignificant detail will spoil the whole decor. Therefore, handles should be selected not only according to their functional features, but also in color and design, corresponding to the style of the entire apartment.
Types of door handles
Door handles are on every door, even the simplest. Their function is to allow a person to open and close the door and, if necessary, lock it. Door handles, depending on the design, are divided into the following types:
- Fixed door handles. Ordinary handles, not connected to the lock mechanism. Since handles do not require complex design features, they are more often than others trying to make them attractive and original.
- Movable handles. The handle itself is connected with a locking "tongue". By design, they are divided into 2 subspecies:
- Swivel. They are sometimes referred to as "knobs". In shape, such a handle resembles a ball with a latch in the center that fixes the door. By turning the ball, the “tongue” is removed and the door opens. By pressing on the central part of the ball, the door is locked. Most often they are installed in bathrooms.
- Push handles. Familiar to us handles in the form of a lever, by pressing which you can open the door.
What are pens made from?
Handles are made from any material that can be shaped and that will withstand repeated pressure and rotation. The main thing is that the style and appearance of the material correspond to the overall interior design. Let's analyze the most popular materials.
Tree
Wooden handles are made from hardwoods.The rock must be durable, not dry out and crack over time. Such handles are often covered with intricate carvings and ornaments or polished to bring out the natural grain of the wood.
Metal
Metals for handles are not used in their pure form. Most often, these are light alloys that can be cast, forged and stamped: brass, bronze, copper-based alloys. Brass is an ideal material that is easy to process and resistant to changes in humidity and temperature. Aluminum is less durable, but looks good in high-tech homes.
Combined materials
The design of the handle combines several materials. For example, metal or stone inserts in wood. Glass ball with metal frame.
Plastic or fluoroplast
Cheap furniture fittings are made of plastic. Cheap but not durable. Usually installed in offices that are rarely used.
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