Choosing handles for glass doors

Handles for glass doors are an important element of door fittings and are produced in a wide variety of shapes and designs. Products are narrow specialization and, as a rule, can not be installed on a different type of door.

The use of glass doors has been practiced for a long time. All-glass models visually expand the space, do not clutter the room, providing ample opportunities for the implementation of design ideas. Doors made of glass fit perfectly into all modern styles, harmoniously combined with furniture and other elements of the interior.

Door handles are the final and main stroke in the design of transparent canvasesThey give glass doors a complete look and a stylish look.

The scope of pens is quite extensive. Products can be installed both on the interior doors and on the entrance groups of public institutions, offices, shopping centers, residential spaces, pools, showers, sports complexes and baths. The choice of the desired model depends on the size and weight of the door leaf, the intensity of movement of the flow of people and the frequency of opening-closing, as well as on external temperature conditions and humidity.

For example, a metal handle for interior doors is not suitable for installation in the bathwhere due to the likelihood of strong heating, the use of a wooden model is required. Particular attention should be paid to the shape of the product.

Door handles for glass cloths are made of different materials. In addition to steel, copper and plastic, wood, aluminum, bronze and various metal alloys are often used.

• Wooden handles Look at the glass door is very stylish and natural. More often such models are installed in rooms with high temperature conditions, such as saunas and kitchens. In addition, matte wooden handles will look good in country houses and cottages, decorated in ecostyle, and lacquered models are quite suitable for installation in public spaces. Despite the fact that wooden blanks are pre-treated with special compounds that increase the resistance of wood to high humidity, it is not recommended to use them in Russian baths and bathrooms.
• Aluminum models Designed for installation on swing and sliding systems, they can be installed on glass sheets of any thickness. The material has good anti-corrosion properties and high resistance to extreme temperatures. Besides,Aluminum handles have a long service life, low cost and good wear resistance, which allows you to install models in public places with average traffic intensity.

• Steel pens often equipped with a pressure mechanism and are designed for rooms with high traffic. Models can be installed on both hinged and sliding structures; they are distinguished by a beautiful, often chrome-plated, surface resistant to rust and a stylish appearance. Stainless steel handles tolerate strong mechanical loads and are combined with any type of glass doors, the thickness of which is 8 mm or more. The only disadvantage of such products is quite a lot of weight and high cost.
• Bronze models differ in expensive and noble appearance, however over time they are prone to abrasion of the decorative layer and complete loss of the original luster.

The shapes and functionality of the handles are also varied. Models can have a round, square and classical form, and also can be executed on difficult individual design.The most convenient option is the products combined with the lock device, the most common of which are a magnet and a latch.

Such products are most in demand for installation on interior doors. - there, where the arrangement of the canvas with a locking device is not required. With the help of the latch and the magnet, the web is securely fixed to its box or the second part, preventing the door from spontaneously opening from drafts. The second type of locking handles is represented by models capable of locking the door with a key.

Not less important criterion by which handles for glass cloths are classified is the method of their fastening. On this basis, there are five types of structures.

The ease of use of such products is the absence of the need for drilling holes in the glass sheet. The handles are small in size, have, as a rule, a metal version and are fixed to the door by tightening with a special fastening mechanism.The advantage of overhead copies is the possibility of self-installation, which can be carried out without the use of special tools and the availability of the necessary skills, as well as equipping some models with a magnet that allows the door to be firmly fixed in the closed position.

In addition, products are available in a wide range with a wide variety of shapes, colors and designs. This greatly facilitates the selection of the desired model, allowing you to purchase a handle for any interior.

Handles-brackets are widely used on the pendulum and swing systems, characterized by the absence of a locking device and a large variety of forms. This type is the most inexpensive and common, it is often used for installation in various public spaces.

The design of the models allows you to use several materials for their manufacture, the successful combination of which will allow you to choose a model for any type of door.Staples can be used on entrance and interroom systems, they are distinguished by low cost, wide color range, ease of installation and long service life.

Pressure models require for their installation the formation of a through hole that meets the size of the locking mechanism. Handles allow you to securely fix the door leaf in the closed position, they are distinguished by high-strength mechanism and a large assortment.

The disadvantages of pressure products include the need for professional installation. This requirement is due to the fact that if the device is inserted incorrectly, the glass sheet may be damaged, and the locking device flag will not close completely.

Handles, knoby widely used when installing doors in apartments and private homes. Knob is made in the form of a swivel mechanism, equipped with a locking tongue, and a round two-sided handle. Models are available in a wide range and are represented by wooden, metal and plastic types of handles.

In addition, the handles have a convenient form for use and ensure a tight fit of the door leaf to the box.

Compartment doors require the installation of special handles adapted to move the web aside and to freely enter the niche. Coupe handles have a flattened shape and are installed on the canvas by gluing. The advantages of such products include a wide range and the possibility of easy control of a sliding door.

The disadvantages are the insufficient reliability of fixing the adhesive tape and the need for careful selection of the height of the product. Otherwise, the door will not be able to enter the niche, and you will have to buy a new pen.

The installation technology of door handles depends entirely on the type of product design. So, at installation of laid on models the main thing is the choice of optimum force of squeezing of glass. If the “middle ground” cannot be detected, then there is a chance that the handle will move during use or, conversely, the glass will crack if it is twisted too much.

Installation of models that require drilling holes for mounting should be done by a professional. However, if this is not possible, then you can make holes yourself. Handle installation work must be carried out before hinging the door. For work it is necessary to use a diamond drill or an engraver with a diamond round bur.

Drilling holes should be carried out strictly perpendicular to the glass surface and carried out with a pointed touch of the instrument to the glass. Despite the fact that for the manufacture of doors using strong tempered glass, the canvas is better placed on a rubber mat or a thick blanket. Such a substrate will dampen the vibration and will not allow the glass to break. After the holes are formed, you can strictly follow the instructions to proceed with the installation of the handle.

Handles for glass doors are able to transform even the simplest canvas and often play the role of a link between different style decisions, bringing harmony and style into the room.

For more information about installing pens, see the following video.