Door hardware
Door hardware determines how a door looks and how comfortable it is to use. Explore door handles, door knobs, locks, and roses, and match the design to the door’s function. From an unrestricted interior door to a lockable bathroom door: always compare the dimensions and combine components that are technically compatible.
Which door hardware suits your home?
Door hardware includes the components used to operate and finish a door: from the visible handle to the lock and roses. The right hardware makes a door pleasant to use and brings calm to your interior. Therefore, start with the door's function. A living room door calls for something different from a bathroom door or the entrance to your home.
This collection includes various solutions side by side. With door handles, you determine the everyday operation; matching locks and roses ensure that the chosen locking system is also technically compatible.
From unrestricted access to a lockable door
First decide whether the door only needs to stay closed or must also be lockable. Then look at the shape of the hardware and the existing drill holes. This way, you avoid choosing a beautiful backplate that does not align with the lock already fitted in the door.
| Door function | Suitable direction | Check in advance |
|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted interior door | Door handle with a latch lock | Spindle, door thickness, and lock dimensions |
| Toilet or bathroom | WC door hardware with matching mortise lock | Connection between the handle and spindle center distance |
| Door with key operation | Key or cylinder configuration | Keyhole type and corresponding lock |
| Front door | Hardware for the front door | Cylinder, installation details, and application |
Color, shape, and cohesion in your home
Black hardware creates contrast on a light door; white keeps the look calm. Gold and copper tones add warmth, while stainless steel and gunmetal provide a metallic accent. Compare both color and finish: the same color name does not always mean exactly the same shade.
A round rose looks compact, while a backplate takes up more space on the door. Repeat the shape on doors you see at the same time. For cabinet fronts, you can choose matching cabinet handles, but check their dimensions separately.
Installation, use, and maintenance
- Measure the door and existing hardware before replacing components.
- Place the lock, handle, and locking mechanism next to each other and compare all connection dimensions.
- Use the installation information for the selected model; do not force a connection that does not fit.
- Clean visible parts with a soft cloth and follow the maintenance advice for the finish.
Buying door hardware at WDTegels
Assemble your door step by step: determine its function, choose the hardware, and compare the matching mortise locks. Then review the product details for dimensions and included components. This way, you can order exactly what your door needs without replacing unnecessary parts.
Frequently asked questions
What is included under door hardware?
Door hardware includes door handles, door knobs, backplates, and roses. This collection also includes locks and practical accessories. Which components you need depends on how the door is operated and locked.
Is door hardware universal?
No, always check the connection dimensions. Door thickness, spindle, center distance, and fixing points may differ. Two components in the same color are therefore not automatically technically interchangeable.
Can I replace only the visible hardware?
That is possible when the new hardware fits the existing lock and door. Also check whether a smaller rose or backplate covers old drill holes and marks before ordering.
Can interior door hardware also be used on the front door?
Don't assume that. The front door requires hardware intended for that application and compatible with the cylinder and lock. Choose the right product group and check the product specifications.
