Buying Door Knobs
Door knobs sold today are much different from the styles you would have found years ago. While you can still find many of the vintage styles, today, we see manufacturers stretching the limits, coming up with door knob designs that can enhance the appearance of any door. Therefore, whether your home is Victorian style, Cape Cod, Ranch, Contemporary, or something else, you will have a number of wonderful choices when it comes to door knobs.
One of the most popular types of door knobs is those that are egg shaped. This stylish knob is very affordable and available in many different finishes to include antique bronze, satin nickel, antique nickel, and so on. You can also choose from an adjustable bracket, standard installation fitting, and complete sets that work on both sides of the door. These egg shaped door knobs also come with a quality latch mechanism, strike plate, and mounting screws.
Next, there is the classic styling of the round door knob, always a favourite. This type of door knob also comes in a variety of finishes such as polished brass, satin stainless steel, or antique nickel. This door knob is also available in PVD polished brass, which is the longest lasting type of brass finish made. The backset is adjustable, and you will enjoy the standard installation fitting that actually replaces more existing locks. All of the parts are made from quality metal and the keyed lock has an ANSI rating of three.
Now, the all door knob has been around for a long time and today, remains a top choice. The exterior polished brass finish has a PVD lifetime warranty and the mechanical function a limited warranty. This type of door knob features a five-pin cylinder, removable levellers t prevent scratching during installation, key lock function, ANSI A 156.2 Grade II cylindrical lock standards, and locksets with concealed screws for a clean look.
A beautiful door knob is the Julienne style. This option has removable levers to avoid scratching during installation, a five-pin cylinder, panic proof key lock, meaning one turn of the interior level unlocks and opens the door, adjustable latches with removable latch face place, and push button locking in rosette. You can choose from a number of different finishes as well. This particular door knob has a sophisticated and elegant look that would be ideal for any style home.
Then, there is the premier door knob that comes in oil rubbed bronze, weathered pewter, rust, or a sandstone finish. This style offers a limited lifetime warranty on the mechanical parts and a PVD lifetime finish on the exterior polished brass key lock function. Other features include the ANSI A156.2 Grade II cylindrical lock standards, adjustable latches with removable latch faceplate, push button locking in rosette, and panic proof key lock. With this, you can turn the interior level that unlocks and opens the door.
Finally, there is the beautiful collection of crystal door knobs, true classics. You can choose from a variety of sizes to match any type of door. Standard features of a crystal door knob include a concealed mount, different projections, various bores, different rose sizes, and your choice of finishes to include antique brass, chrome, weathered flat black, weathered steel, polished brass, satin nickel, oil rubbed bronze, satin brass, antique copper, Venetian bronze, Verdigris, and weathered rust.