Choosing the right door handle starts with the door, not the color. Use this selection guide to avoid incorrect sizes and missing parts.
1. Determine the application
| Situation | What to look for? |
|---|---|
| Interior door without lock | Door handles with blind rose or without extra escutcheon |
| Interior door with traditional key | Matching key escutcheons |
| Door with profile cylinder | Cylinder escutcheons and the correct cylinder opening |
| Toilet or bathroom door | WC set that matches the lock preparation |
| Furniture | Center-to-center distance of existing drill holes or single-point mounting for knobs |
2. Choose rose or backplate
A rose looks compact and allows for separate combinations. A backplate covers a larger part of the door and can conceal existing holes. When replacing a backplate, the center-to-center distance is extra important. View the detailed comparison.
3. Measure before ordering
- Door thickness
- Spindle size
- Rose or backplate size
- Center-to-center distance of existing holes
- Distance between handle and key, cylinder, or WC opening
Use the measuring guide for door handles for this.
4. Compare material and finish
Stainless steel is recognizable by its metallic character and is available in brushed or polished finishes, among others. Aluminum is light and offers many variations in shape and color. A black coating gives a sleek look but requires appropriate maintenance without abrasive cleaners. Read black versus stainless steel door hardware.
5. Check the selected variant
Price, stock, and included roses may vary per variant. Therefore, first select the version and then check the product specifications, stock, and contents of the set.
6. Combine the right accessories
Choose roses, WC lock, door stop, and mounting material in the same shape, color, and finish. Start with all door handles, black door handles, or roses.
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