We have many years of experience in the architectural ironmongery industry and have seen our door handles, window fittings and accessories used in many different situations, both residential and commercial.
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Traditional Home Décor
Period homes which are sympathetically restored to reflect their age and beauty are a joy to behold. Their designs are many and varied and the feel...
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Traditional Home Decor - Period Interiors
Converting a new property to look older with a period interior or restoring a cottage to its former glory is a process which allows a huge amount...
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Traditional Home Decor - Country Cottage Interiors
If you're lucky enough to be the owner of a real country cottage, then there is no finer pleasure than restoring it to its traditional, authentic...
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Contemporary Styled Houses
With all of us looking to make more space in our homes, these days many modern houses and apartments are built open plan. Many homeowners are now...
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Interior handles and knobs
There are three main types of interior door handle or interior door knob, available in an array of styles an
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Exterior handles and knobs
Generally speaking, any door handle on backplate, door handle on rose, or door knob can be used outside. The most important factor to consider is...
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Kitchen handles and knobs
The choice of kitchen door handles and knobs is absolutely vast and the choice of finishes amazing. Handles come i
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Door Locks & Home Security
privacy locks for your bathroom or en-suite. Back to Buying Guides Privacy Locks Dealing with privacy locks first, these have a lock...
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Light Switches & Electrical Sockets
Light switches and electrical sockets are now available in a huge range of styles and finishes. We have everything from sleek stainless steel to traditional...
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Builder's Ironmongery
Builders' ironmongery is a collective term used to distinguish hardware associated with the building and construction trade as opposed to general...
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Cabinet Handles and Knobs
If you are looking to update your home in an instant then changing the handle on your cabinets can make the world of difference. Handles4doors has...
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Insurance Rated Locks
To comply with the requirements of some insurance policies, the insurance companies stipulate that security locks are tested to conform to BS 3621....
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Cylinder Locks
A cylinder lock is a keyed lock that comprises of an internal cylinder which holds one of several different types of lock mechanisms. Two of the designs,...
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Deadbolt
Deadbolt door locks are fitted to outside property doors to add extra protection. They are different from nightlatch door locks in that they do not...
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Chubb Detector Locks
Early lever tumbler locks could easily be picked by testing the springs until the right one was activated in order to release the bolt and open the...
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Lever Tumbler Locks
This style of lock is a variation on the principle of the first locks ever used - a bolt is released when the corresponding key fits the mechanism,...
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Pin Tumbler Locks
Ancient to modern The pin tumbler lock is a keyed lock based on an ancient Egyptian lock design. A wooden key would be inserted into a wooden...
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Protector Locks
Lock picking Locksmith The protector lock was designed by Alfred Charles Hobbs - a locksmith who made his career picking the locks of his competitors...
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Materials & Finishes Overview
Door and window furniture and fittings are often made of solid brass which is then polished or plated. The most popular finishes are polished brass,...
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Chrome Door and Window Furniture
Chrome is an increasingly popular material for door and window furniture. The plating is strong, durable and extremely practical, making it the perfect...
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Brass Door & Window Furniture
Brass is a very popular material for door and window furniture. Polished brass is a stunning bright gold colour and will enhance any type of interior,...
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Stainless Steel Door Furniture
Stainless steel is an outstanding material. It is impervious to corrosive substances and is the material of choice for hard use and extreme conditions....
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Aluminium Door & Window Furniture
Aluminium is strong, light and extremely versatile, which means it is an ideal material for door and window furniture. This metal is easy to handle,...
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Rustic & Black Antique Door & Window Furniture
Our rustic hand forged Isis ironmongery is based on a t
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Porcelain Door Furniture
Porcelain door knobs can be white with pretty floral patterns for that pretty country cottage interior, plain white, cream or black to coordinate...
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Nylon Door Furniture & Accessories
Nylon is very strong, light and easy to mould into different shapes, so therefore a very practical material for door handles and accessories such...
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Glass & Acrylic Door Furniture
Glass and acrylic door furniture is becoming increasingly popular, with some innovative new designs coming on to the market.Glass cabinet knobs on...
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How to Choose Your Door Knobs
Door knobs are experiencing something of a triumphant return in popularity in all types of interior. The appeal of door knobs lies in their superb –...



