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Aug
Doors are one of the most important elements of the house. They give us privacy when we need to have some alone time, they protect us from the outside elements and from any burglars and intruders. They may be simple and unnoticeable, but doors have a big role in your life.
Try to imagine your day without them. It would be strange, and we’d feel exposed and vulnerable. But the door won’t work by itself. It needs hardware to fulfil all its functions. Apart from choosing the right door, you need to choose the proper hardware as well.
You don’t necessarily need to do a full-on door replacement to change or upgrade your door hardware. In some cases, all you need is to replace some of the existing parts or even just add new pieces as you go.
Oftentimes when you open the door it slams down even at the smallest breeze. This is very annoying and can cause damage to the door itself and the walls behind it. Fortunately, we have the practical, high-quality magnetic door stops to solve this problem.
It’s a simple mechanism that contains 2 parts and it’s easy to install. The first piece goes on the door itself, at the bottom inside corner, and you should fix the other one on the adjacent wall. When you open the door, the opposite, attractive forces in the magnets come together and hold the door.
Even though you don’t need to use a lot of force to separate the magnets, they’re strong enough to stick together and keep the door open. This is a very handy door accessory that keeps your walls safe, and the door open as long as you want.
You can benefit from it when it’s a windy day or when you move things from one room to another and you don’t want to keep opening and closing the door when your hands are busy. At the end of the day, it’s easier and cheaper to replace a used-up door stopper, than the whole door.
You can find this door stopper in many shapes, sizes, styles and price ranges. Before going shopping there are a few things you need to consider. The first is the mounting choice. It can be installed on either the floor or the wall, depending on your preferences. The floor-mounted ones are less visible and a great choice if there isn’t a wall close by.
But if you don’t position it right, it may cause trips and falls. The wall-mounted ones won’t be in your way, but they’re visible and some people don’t like that. The most common materials you can find are:
Most of the time the installation process is simple, and you can do it by yourself. But sometimes, with more complicated mechanisms you might need professional help and tools.
The best base to mount the magnetic door stops is wood and concrete. Depending on the surface you have at home, choose accordingly. When the time comes, you can replace just the magnet which is a cheap investment.
Even if they don’t seem important, door handles are one of the most commonly used objects in the house. That’s why is important to choose the right shape, material and style. Look around your home and see what’s the overall style, modern, industrial, or contemporary. Decide on the handle style based on your house interior design.
The material is also important. Stainless steel is hard-wearing, corrosion-resistant and requires minimal maintenance. Bronze is very aesthetically pleasing, and aluminium is lightweight, durable and comes in many colours. Brass can corrode after a while if you don’t take care of it, but it’s one of the most beautiful materials for door handles.
The next decision is door handles or door knobs. Door handles are the traditional choice that provides a better grip, no matter your strength and size. They come in many different styles, finishes, colours and materials so no matter what your preferences are, you’ll find what you need.
Door knobs are also popular and have been around for a very long time. They can be an attractive feature no matter the room. You can even match it with the magnetic door stop. Plus, there are so many finishes to choose from, including graphite and brushed nickel, matte black, satin brass and chrome.
Hinges are there to hold the door and the door frame together and allow it to move to a certain point. They’re simple and yet so practical little pieces that can be made from chrome, copper, stainless steel, brass etc. Here are some of the most common types you may come across on your shopping journey:
When you open the door, a door chain limits access to your home to stop burglars from entering while you are away. This is a mechanism that’s easy to install, fit and use. Plus, is one of the cheapest locking options on the market.
It can be very useful for older people, but if you install it incorrectly it won’t work properly. These chains are great for wooden doors, but they can also fit on PVC doors with the right screws and security rivets.
