Our Door Handle Materials & Finishes Guide

Selecting door handles for your home can be a daunting task, they are indeed, an item that we see and use every single day of our lives. While we may take them for granted, selecting materials and finishes for door handles can significantly impact the overall look and feel of your home. Within this blog, we will dive deeper into the most popular materials and finishes for door handles. 

Brass

Brass is a metal alloy mixed with copper and zinc. This elegant material has been used for centuries and gives your door handles a warm gold appearance. Brass is also a durable material that is resistant to corrosion and has easy workability! Brass is an excellent choice for both interior and exterior doors with an overall sense of charm!

• Antique Brass is an applied finish to give it an old ‘antiqued look’ This weathered dark appearance is a popular choice amongst vintage designs adding an elegant flair. You will want to avoid using any harsh cleaning solutions or brass polishes as this can disrupt the finish.
• Polished Brass, this bright surface is a great choice that suits traditional and contemporary styles. Available lacquered to help protect the finish or unlacquered to achieve a more natural look that will patina over time. Maintaining a polished brass is simple, just give it a quick polish from time to time to keep it shining.
• PVD Brass stands for Physical Vapour Deposition and is where metal surfaces are put inside a vacuum chamber and coated in molecules of hard-wearing metals. PVD brass has a gloss look and is resistant to corrosion. It has a bright, reflective appearance.
• Satin Brass has a warm colour with visible brush marks and a slight shine. Satin Brass looks extremely well in modern designs with its soft texture. We recommend having a routine for cleaning satin brass door handles with just a damp cloth.
• Aged brass is a finish that looks like natural ageing brass. It works extremely well with traditional or industrial design styles providing a flair of character. Like antique brass, aged brass doesn't require polishing.

Bronze

Bronze is a classic and traditional finish for door handles! It is a metal alloy made of copper, tin, and aluminium. Bronze showcases a truly unique historic appearance. Not only is it durable, but bronze can patina over time.

• Matt Bronze is a unique type of finish that displays a non-reflective surface. The matte finish is soft and complements a contemporary aesthetic. To maintain, avoid harsh cleaning solutions. We recommend using a damp cloth with a bit of soap to remove any dirt or grime
• Polished Bronze combines the gloss polished finish look with the warm dark colours of bronze displaying a gleaming look.
• Aged Bronze is similar to the aged brass finish we previously discussed. This old-fashioned antique design displays a rustic look. Aged bronze door handles are very suited to age historic spaces.
• Polished Bronze has a sophisticated high-gloss finish which exudes luxury. The polished bronze door handles also look extremely suited to vintage interiors. 

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel displays a sleek appearance. This modern design is also extremely resistant to corrosion and rust! The reason stainless steel is so immune to rusting is because it does not possess pores for water to get into. Stainless steel door handles are an excellent choice for areas with a lot of moisture like bathrooms and coastal areas. 

• Polished Stainless Steel is similar to polished bronze in the fact that it displays a reflective glossy finish. It is mixed with sleek stainless steel to provide a modern classy feel. To maintain polished stainless steel, give it a quick polish from time to time to keep it shining.
• Satin Stainless Steel features a more grain-like or grooved look. Satin stainless steel does reflect light, they do not display the same high shine as mirror finishes and complements a wide range of colour schemes. We recommend having a routine for cleaning satin stainless steel door handles with just a damp cloth

Choosing the right door handles for your space takes careful consideration. The overall design and aesthetic, as well as the durability and maintenance, are all factors you may want to consider. Taking your time with the process is always the best option, to ensure a united appearance throughout your home or space. Contact us today if you require any information regarding door handles