If a door knob has a functional purpose, a beautiful door knob can change the whole look of a room, but it also confers a little magic when we touch it... It is the first contact with what is behind the door that we are about to open. Faced with a large choice of shapes, colors, materials how can you choose just the right door knob.
First determine where it is going to be used. An interior door knob does not need the same characteristics as one that will be outside, exposed to the elements.
Look at what is offered, you can choose a door knob or a door handle, in aluminum, brass, chrome, wood, ceramic, glass and even crystal door knobs. It really is all a question of esthetics and your own taste as any of them is available in any budget range.
Most of the time door knobs are sold in pairs, this means that you have a knob for each side of the door, sometimes they are also sold with a strike plate to attach the knob to the door, and protect the door, but it is not impossible to find a single door knob. If you are buying a single knob then the direction of installation is very important. It is also important that the mechanism works with the one already in place.
Here is a simple formula to choose the right kind of door knob: no lock is needed for interior doors, a simple push button lock for bedroom to ensure privacy when wanted or for bathroom that require a little more seclusion. For an entry door, you will want a dead bolt lock beside your keyed door knob.
You should also know, before buying, the length and type of spindle that you need as there are many types. You should measure it carefully as the length will be in function of the door thickness.
There are door knobs made specially For French doors, or for doors that have moldings, this is an important detail as using the wrong knob on these might lead to pinched fingers.
Choose your model, whether shiny metal, wood or clear glass door knobs, all are available for any door you need. Do not hesitate to ask your sellers any questions you might have to ensure that you end up with the right door knob in the right place.
