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Door handles please help

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Moonlitdoor · 05/12/2021 17:27

So I know I want polished chrome lever door handle on rose. I like a scroll handle too. So I have looked at ironmongery direct as recommended by @pigletjohn and the choice is still bewildering.

I like these at £26.82
www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/product/m-marcus-bedford-lever-door-handle-on-rose-polished-chrome-795576

Also these at £16.51
www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/product/carlisle-brass-serozzetta-verdun-lever-door-handle-on-rose-polished-chrome-650547

And these £12.78
www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/product/touchpoint-victorian-summer-lever-door-handle-on-rose-polished-chrome-901659

What is the reason for the price difference? Will I notice a big difference in quality between them? Any advice appreciated.

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PigletJohn · 05/12/2021 21:34

better quality chrome is on solid brass. Some chrome items are on a cheaper alloy which is not as durable and may corrode if wet.

The specifications might say, or may mention the weight. I notice the touchpoint spec says it is made of grey alloy, which is an inferior material. It also looks like it has a push-on ring to conceal the fixing screws, these can jam and be impossible to remove without damage.

Better handles usually include a return spring, which prevents them flopping (noticable with levers) or feeling loose.

bolt-through fixing is a good point, but most handles have it these days. It is pretty essential if you have modern lightweight hollow doors.

Carlisle Brass is a good brand, sometimes overpriced.

See if they have a design you like in a carton of a dozen pairs or some such number, this can give a big saving.

goingtotown · 06/12/2021 12:27

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guinnessandblackcurrant · 06/12/2021 19:43

The best out of those will be the Marcus ones as they are solid brass which is chrome plated.
Serozetta is a Carlisle Brass range but I think they are zinc plated.
You can spend all the money in the world on handles but it will be wasted if you have rubbish latches. Might be worth checking those too before you splash out.

PigletJohn · 06/12/2021 23:14

I have been very impressed by the Altro latches sold by ironmongerydirect. Very wide range of lengths. Also available are matching bathroom bolts which can also be used for bedroom privacy.

guinnessandblackcurrant · 07/12/2021 07:30

@PigletJohn

I have been very impressed by the Altro latches sold by ironmongerydirect. Very wide range of lengths. Also available are matching bathroom bolts which can also be used for bedroom privacy.
It looks like they are Eurospec heavy duty sprung latches which is a Carlisle Brass brand. They would be the ones we always recommend too.
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