{"id":3882,"date":"2014-08-22T09:34:21","date_gmt":"2014-08-22T09:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-830425-4732078.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=701"},"modified":"2023-04-19T10:36:07","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T09:36:07","slug":"choosing-the-right-door-handle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doorfit-alpha.dev.magic42.co.uk\/blog\/choosing-the-right-door-handle\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the right door handle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are many points to consider when choosing the right door handles for a property; with elements such as the design, security and functionality playing an essential role in your buying decision.<\/p>\n<p>With a wide range of different types of door handles available, it can be difficult to decide on the type that is most suitable for the doors you are furnishing; whether that is in your own home, a commercial property or for a new development.<\/p>\n<p>To help you with this process, we have created the following guide; providing information about the three main types of door handle available, with additional recommendations for where these products can best be used in your property.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Pull door handles<\/h2>\n<p>Pull door handles are commonly used in commercial environments; regularly seen on the front doors of shops, offices, restaurants or pubs, as well as for internal doors leading to rooms such as kitchens, bars or public bathrooms.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Lever door handles<\/h2>\n<p>At Doorfit, we stock two types of lever door handles; lever door handles on rose, and lever door handles on backplate. Both types of these handles are popular within homes; commonly used on interior doors such as those leading to bedrooms, bathrooms, the dining room or lounge.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Multipoint door handles<\/h2>\n<p>Multipoint door handles are most commonly used with upvc doors and windows and provide practical locking functionality. These handles will, in most cases, feature a deadbolt and live bolt or latch located within them; often operated by lifting the handle and turning the key to lock into place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many points to consider when choosing the right door handles for a property; with elements such as the design, security and functionality playing an essential role in your buying decision. With a wide range of different types of door handles available, it can be difficult to decide on the type that is most suitable for the doors you are furnishing; whether that is in your own home, a commercial property or for a new development. 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