Introduction

Door Handles are an integral part of door hardware and are meant for opening or closing a door from inside or outside. They have been in use since centuries. The materials used for making door pull handles varied from time to time and they usually had a basic latch. Door handles today also serve as decorative item for adorning the decor of the home.
Most of the modern door pull handle are manufactured from metal components, with brass being used most frequently. Some other metals or metal alloys are also used for making door handles. Door handles are selected in such a way that they complement the design ans style of your home.


Types

There are different types of door handles available today. Some of the common types include:

• Antique Door Handles
• Decorative Door Handles
• Door Lock Handles
• Door Pull Handles
• Georgian Door Handles
• Lever Door Handles
• Shaker Style Handle
• Victorian Door Handles

Materials Used

Materials that are commonly used for making door handles are:

Wrought Iron Stainless Steel Brass

Copper Nickel Aluminum

Finishes

Door Handles are available in many finishes like:

Antique Bronze Finish Bronze with a Lacquered Surface Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish Burnished Finish

Satin Bronze Cast Bronze Polished Bronze Patina Finish

Related Resources

• Selecting Door Handles
• Door Handles History