Lever door handles are the
simplest of all door handles and they have a lever like appearance. They
come in variety of designs and styles and are suitable for all types of
doors. The attractive design and excellent finish of lever handles
impart a touch of style to your home decor. These handles are easy to
install and come with standard installation fittings.
Materials Used
Quite a few variety of metals and metal alloys are used for making
lever door handles. Usually durable and fine quality materials are used
for making lever handles. Some of the commonly used materials include:
- Brass
- Stainless Steel
- Iron
Types
There are quite a few types of lever door handles depending on their
usage. Some of the common types are:
- Entrance Lever Handles: These handles are usually
designed with keyed cylinders and are mostly used on exterior doors.
- Privacy Door Lever Handles: This type of handles are
preferred for bedrooms and bathrooms. They are provided with locking
options, but do not have a keyed cylinder. They can be unlocked with
a generic tool, which is usually provided with the handle.
- Hall and Closet or Passage Lever Handles: These are
handle sets that do not lock. They are the mostly preferred for
closets and doors where a lock is not required.
- Dummy Lever Handles: The type of door levers are provided
with a single knob that is installed through the back of the door
with a single screw. They are ideal for ball catch doors or other
applications where a latch mechanism is not needed.
Finishes
Lever door handles are available in variety of finishes. These handles
are finished in such a way that they complement the design of the doors.
Brushed chrome, satin nickel, black paint, silver and oil brushed bronze
are some of the common finishes available in Door levers.
