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DOOR HANDLES FAQ



DO YOUR HANDLES COME IN PAIRS?


Yes, all our mortice lever and knob handles come as a pair and are supplied with a spindle and the backplate of your choice.
  • Our lever handles are sprung on both sides. 
  • The knob handles are sprung on one side.

HOW LONG DO HANDLES TAKE TO MAKE?


All our door handles are assembled to order so take a maximum of 7 days to dispatch. Bespoke handles have a maximum 6 week lead time.

WHICH FINISHES ARE SUITABLE FOR OUTDOORS?


All our finishes are suitable for use outdoor except beeswax and our porcelain door knobs. Beeswax is a traditional finish that has been used since Tudor times to produce a wrought iron effect and soft feel to the metal - but it is not waterproof, so is not suitable for use outdoors or in bathrooms.

WHAT DO THEY COME SUPPLIED WITH?


Our mortice lever, knob and drop door handles are supplied as a pair with a 75mm spindle and fixing screws in the same finish. Our Polished handles are supplied with stainless steel screws.

ARE THEY SUITABLE FOR A FRONT DOOR?


You can use any of our lever or knob handles on a front door. As you will need to lock your door, we recommend choosing a backplate with a keyhole incorporated, or, if you wish to have a short rectangular plate, or one of our round plates that has no keyhole,  we suggest you choose a separate escutcheon plate to surround and protect your keyhole.



ARE YOUR HANDLES SPRUNG?


Yes, our lever handles are sprung on both sides, while our knob handles are only sprung on one side. That means each individual lever handle is sprung on both sides of the collar assembly to enable it to spring back into place after it has been pulled down.

Knob handles have a turning mechanism rather than a lever one, so it is only necessary for them to have one spring in the assembly.


CAN YOU MAKE A SINGLE HANDLE?


We can make a single handle as a bespoke request. Please call our friendly customer service team on 01473 826685 to discuss your requirements.  

As a general guide, the cost is half the price of standard pair plus a £15 or £25 bespoke fee. For more information see our:

Bespoke Services >

CAN I GET A LONGER SPINDLE?



All our door handles are supplied with a standard length spindle that is 7.5cm in length and can be cut down to the depth of your door.
  • We can also supply a 9cm length spindle upon request.
  • Our Rim Locks come with a longer spindle that is 12cm in length. A longer one of 13cm can be supplied upon request.
Mews handle with standard 75mm spindle
Rim lock with Holkham door knobs

HOW DO YOUR PRIVACY HANDLES WORK?



Our privacy handles are supplied with a thumb turn on one side and a blank plate on the other. The thumb turn plate is fitted to the inside of your loo or bathroom so you can lock it, while the blank plate on the outside. In an emergency, you can unlock the door from the outside by using a flat head screwdriver.
Privacy handle with thumb turn
Other side of privacy handle




Handle with Multi-point locking system

DO YOU MAKE HANDLES FOR MULTI-POINT LOCKING DOORS (EURO HANDLES)?


We can make bespoke handles for use with a multi-point locking system - where you lift the handle to lock the door as a bespoke request

These door handles are unsprung and can be used indoors and outside in all finishes except Beeswax which we don't recommend for outdoors because it is not waterproof and will rust. Our Euro handles are available in any of our lever handle range and with a bevelled or hammered edge. 

As these handles are custom made, we will require some measurements. For more information and to download a form, please see our Bespoke Eurohandles Guide >

Euro handle keyhole style


CAN I CHOOSE A DIFFERENT FINISH ON EACH SIDE OF THE DOOR?


If you would like a different handle design or finish for each side of your door, we can make it for you as a bespoke request.

Both sides will need to be either a lever or a knob design due to their differing mechanisms. We cannot pair lever handles with knobs on the same door.

We will also need to know the handing – whether it will be fitted to the left or right side of your door  – so we can be sure we make the correct handle in the correct design/finish for the correct side of your door.

Kindly note, we do not recommend our Beeswax finish for external use or in a bathroom, wet room or shower room as it is a natural finish that is not waterproof and will rust. We recommend matt black as an alternative.

For a guide on how we determine the handing, please see our Knowledge Base Guide:

Do I Need a Left or Right Handed Handle?


WHICH LATCH SET DO I NEED WITH MY HANDLE?


Keyhole lever handles require 5 mortice lock set for lever handles

KEYHOLE LEVER HANDLES

require a...
5 Lever lock set for lever handles
5 Lever Mortice Lock Set for Lever Handles
Available in Brass | Steel
Knob handles require a 5 lever mortice lock set for knob handles

KEYHOLE KNOB HANDLES

require a...
5 Lever mortice lock set for knob handles
5 Lever Mortice Lock Set for Knob Handles
Available in Brass | Steel

Lever handle with plain plate

BLANK PLATE LEVER HANDLES

require...
Mortice latch set for blank lever handles
a Mortice Latch Set for Lever Handles
Available in Brass | Steel
Knob handle with plain plate

BLANK PLATE KNOB HANDLES

require...
Mortice latch set for knob handles
a Mortice Latch Set for Knob Handles
Available in Brass | Steel


Lever handle with privacy lock

PRIVACY LEVER HANDLES

require...
Mortice lock set for privacy lever handles
Mortice Set for Privacy Lock Lever Handles
Knob handle with privacy lock

PRIVACY KNOB HANDLES

require...
Mortice lock set for privacy lock knob handles
Mortice Set for Privacy Lock Knob Handles



HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR PERFECT HANDLE COMBINATION



1. CHOOSE YOUR KNOB OR LEVER



SIX LEVER HANDLE DESIGNS


Lever handles are easier to grip and have a contemporary appeal that makes them ideal for modern settings or updating a traditional one. Our lever handles are available in six designs incorporating traditional and modern detailing to suit any style of home.

Chester Handle

CHESTER

Bromley Handle

BROMLEY

Regency Handle

REGENCY


FOUR DOOR KNOB STYLES


knob handles are traditional in design so offer perfect styling for older properties or where you wish to achieve a period look in your home. All our handles are available with a choice of seven backplate styles as a plain plate, with a keyhole, privacy lock or as a short rectangular or round plate.

Scrolled Handle

SCROLLED

Manson Handle

MANSON

Curled Handle

CURLED


DOOR KNOB DESIGNS

Holkham Knob

HOLKHAM

Downley Knob

DOWNLEY

Reeded Knob

REEDED

Shaftesbury Knob

SHAFTESBURY



2. SELECT YOUR BACKPLATES
from FOUR EDGE & THREE ROUND DESIGNS


BRISTOL

ILKLEY

NOWTON

RIPLEY

ROWLEY

REEDED

SHAFTESBURY


3. CHOOSE YOUR CONFIGURATION
PLAIN, KEYHOLE, PRIVACY LOCK, SHORT RECTANGULAR




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OUR ADDRESS

Jim Lawrence, The Ironworks
Lady Lane, Hadleigh
Suffolk, IP7 6BQ

CALL US

Speak to one of the sales team on 01473 826685
Our telephone lines are open:  
Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 5pm

EMAIL US

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