Door Hardware

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    30 Types of Door Bolt - The Bolt Stops Here

    Welcome to the bolt-iverse. Join us as we explore 30 different door bolt types, and that’s without going into all of the derivatives based on: Variations - surface finish options, base material, backplate and fixing plates.  Size - throw length, shoot diameter, plate width, plate length, square or radiused, plate design, handle design (knob, fish tail, curly tail, Shepherd’s crook, and more). Fitting - mortice, semi mortice...
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    Door Pull Handles - The 5 Ws (and 1 H)

    I don’t know about you but when I take a deep dive into something I want to know every detail, look into every nook and cranny, explore not just the main themes but smaller elements, understanding each component to better understand the whole. That’s the aim here, with pull handles. This isn’t a quick Q&amp;A. This is your go-to guide, your north star for a popular and familiar item of door ironmongery. Read on to learn about the what, why, where, when, who, and how of door pull handles. <span...
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    Hat and coat hooks - (more than) all you need...

    Join us as we tackle the queries and questions that no one is asking about hat and coat hooks. Or the questions you secretly want to ask but can’t pluck up the courage to. At Door Controls Direct, we’re here to help - from basic hardware terminology to troubleshooting door closers and access control.  This quick journey through the world of door hooks covers: Hardware terminology Installation height Product spacing Fitting hooks ...
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    HOPPE Door Hardware – An Enduring Partnership

    “Handles of Excellence” - and we’d know, having supplied HOPPE products across the country for decades. Quality door and window handles made in Europe, HOPPE are an environmentally considerate manufacturer of door hardware and today we spotlight some of their range. Bulk supplies to a specification project, collection from one of our trade counters for a local residence, or regular supply to facilities managers for stock holding on site – HOPPE have functional, hard wearing, and easy-to-install products...
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    “O.K. Google, define escutcheon.”

    Using Google for search? Pretty old school now isn’t it? Reddit, Quora, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, ChatGPT - the list goes on for new ways to search online for the information you need. But, who do you trust? Who’s right? What’s your go-to point of truth? Not to blow our own trumpet (but I will), at Door Controls Direct, we know door hardware.  The right overhead door closer for a fire rated corridor door in a hospital - no problem. What height to fit door handles in an...
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    Your Top 15 Questions Answered: Door Kickplates...

    Welcome to the world of door kick plates and push plates - the unsung heroes of door protection. Imagine a knight in shining armor, but instead of guarding a castle, they're guarding your doors from the daily battles of scuffs, kicks, and scratches.  In this blog, we're diving into the nitty-gritty of these protective accessories, answering your burning questions and guiding you through the maze of choices.  Whether you're a facility manager, a contractor on site, or just someone looking...
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    Understanding Door Finger Guards - Your FAQs...

    Ever bruised yourself and wondered how? Knocked your funny bone and felt tears well up? Now, imagine the sharp, unwelcome, and unpleasant surprise of trapping your finger in a door jamb. It's a common yet often overlooked hazard.  Enter the world of door finger guards – inconspicuous but mighty protectors in the realm of everyday door safety.  Intrigued?  Let's explore how these unassuming items of door hardware are changing the game in residences, schools, and workplaces, making doorways safer for...
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    Types of Hinges: A (Very) Comprehensive Guide

    “I’d like a hinge please”. “Yes, no problem. What type of hinge?” “A standard door hinge, for a normal size door”. “Umm…” If you sell door hardware, this will be a familiar scenario.  If you buy door hardware, this will also be a familiar scenario and right now you’d be expecting a raft of questions to establish exactly what hinge you need for your project or facility.  And why would these questions be needed? Surely there are only a couple of types of hinge? As with anything...
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