Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Cabinet Door Hardware

Cabinet door hardware can vary from cabinet knobs, cabinet pulls, to hinges and finishes.

Cabinets can mean two separate sections in your kitchen. Cabinet refers to cupboards, and drawers are usually located below those. Both sections can use the same product or can be enhanced with opposite hardware.

Most commonly cupboards or cabinet doors will be enhanced with knobs to identify which way to door swings and the knob allows access from all gripping angels. While the cabinet drawers below will be enhanced with pulls which allow an easy open especially drawers will heavy loads.









However the decision is yours. Which is the best part.

Rocky Mountain Hardware

Rocky Mountain Hardware uses only the highest quality bronze to achieve their unique designs. Silicon and white bronze are both alloys. Silicon bronze contains copper, silicon, and zinc creating a coppery-gold color. White bronze is composed of copper, manganese, nickel, and zinc producing a silver color.












Rocky Mountain Hardware products let the deep beauty of bronze speak for itself. The hand-applied patinas enhance the hues of bronze creating an aged appearance. The photos shown here give a close representation of the true appearance of these patinas, however, the various elements of time, touch, and climate work together with the bronze and the patina to create a unique hue. Each piece, then, distinctly reflects its surroundings.

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Home Decorative Hardware

For home decorative hardware we recommend the following:

Schaub & Co.
Top Knobs
Fusion
Emtek
Rocky Mountain

Decorative hardware is the most unique style that allows character to be added by simply adding function to your cabinets and drawers and furniture.

Front Door Handle

The front door handle is very significant and deserves a lot of thought because the front door handle is what invited your guests into your home, its what you use to get into your home and to secure your dwelling.

You may want a full mortise style handle?







or how about a full plate?







Would you want your front door handle to make a statement?








or to simply add some character?










We have many helpful tips here: www.rusticahardware.com

Cabinet Knobs Pulls and more

Cabinet knobs and pulls are very important when it comes to your kitchen, or furniture and home. There are many manufacturers who create wonderfully unique cabinet knobs and pulls with numerous styles and finishes for you to choose from.









Its no question that there are cabinet knobs and pulls out there that will fit your budget, taste, and time frame. The question is which one do you want?

Find the one here: www.rusticahardware.com

Cabinet Hardware Knob

Knobs, Pulls, Hinges there are many variations of cabinet hardware knobs.

A cabinet hardware knob has many pros and cons to its function depending on the style and finish. If the knob has many grooves and corners and is detailed then the look and style of your room will be enhanced and improved. However those detailed pieces are hard to clean.

A cabinet hardware pull has pros and cons as well. A pull is better suited for a drawer but can be applied to cabinet doors because they are so versatile. However pulls vary in size and your fingers may not fit between the wood and handle. Be sure to get the right size.

Cabinet hardware knobs are great for cabinet doors that can be reached from every angle however those knobs allow the fingertips to hit the wood on the cabinet door and may ruin your wood finish.

Cabinet hardware pulls are a great touch to your kitchen, furniture, and other areas around your home.

Find the best selection for your situation here: www.rusticahardware.com

Door Emtek

When people look for options in their new door Emtek is their first choice.










Emtek door hardware is the most impressive and greatest selection one could have for their door.

Hardware for your door Emtek says, is the most important finishing touch. Don't go astray and choose a product in another company that you could get from Emtek with a better price and better shipping time.

Their options range from cabinet hardware, door levers, door knobs, and many accessories for your home. Browse those options here: www.rusticahardware.com

Kitchen Cabinet Knobs

Remolding your kitchen?

















There are so many choices for your kitchen cabinets, whether its knobs, pulls, appliance pulls, and hinges. Then there are choices of style and finishes and materials to figure into your decision as well.

Where can you find all of these choices without searching the universe for the specific product you need? Right here!

We know about many manufacturers:

Top Knobs
Schaub & Co.
Anne At Home
Fusion
Emtek
Rocky Mountain

We're positive that you'll find what you're looking for in those companies, however if your taste is really particular:

Custom Kitchen Cabinet Knobs are available!

Mortise Locks

Manufacturers and door hardware creators are building the best and the most unique products daily. They are working non stop to help you with your needs and to solve the hassles that revolve around door hardware.

Mortise locks have an amazing function and great style to boot. Mortise locks have a long and rather large backset and door jamb. This allows for a more security and less worrying on your part.





















This lock has a unique function. When that busy Monday rolls around and you just don't have an extra hand to pull out your key and lock the door behind you. The mortise lock allows you to simply walk through the door, let it shut behind you and you can be sure that the door is securly locked behind you. By pressing a locking pin on the interior of your door the lock will automatically shut and deadbolt behind you.

These doors are so secure they have been tested on all the basic forced entry manuveres and have passed with flying colors. See more options for mortise locks here: www.rusticahardware.com

Monday, August 10, 2009

Sliding Door Hardware

Sliding Doors have taken many forms over the years. Types of sliding doors include pocket doors, Arcadia doors, and bypass doors. Sliding doors are commonly used for shower doors, glass doors and wardrobe doors.

This makes finding the correct hardware you need and desire more difficult than anticipated. However we have compiled our research and knowledge to bring you all your options.

















Sliding Hardware, Glass Door Hardware, Barn Door Hardware and many other options are available here: www.rusticahardware.com

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Installation Instruction For Emtek

Emtek Active Mortise Hole (Left Hand)













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Emtek Active Mortise Hole (Right Hand)
















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Emtek Dummy Mortise Hole (Left Hand)
















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Emtek Dummy Mortise Hole (Right Hand)
















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Emtek Mortise FAQ's

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Friday, July 31, 2009

Emtek Hardware

Emtek Hardware is a Assa Abloy group brand. Assa Abloy is the leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience.








Emtek hardware insures that you will be satisfied and will never see defects in materials or workmanship. They make replacements, repairs or exchanges without hassle if you are ever unsatisfied.

Be sure to check out their:

*Door Levers
*Door Knobs
*Switch Plates

*Cabinet Hardware
& House Numbers

Pocket Door Hardware

Pocket doors are most common to some in the Asian culture and can also be confused with sliding doors. Pocket doors are installed to conserve space and to eliminate dangers accompanied with doors that swing open and close.

Hardware for pocket doors are very unique and are created especially for pocket doors. Hardware that has projections won't allow the door to fully recede into the wall and a pocket door without hardware is unmanageable.












To find hardware for pocket doors click here!

Sliding Door Hardware

There are may doors in your home from your interior doors, garage door, and sliding doors.

For common doors such as exterior and interior for a residential home the needs can be found here! When it comes to sliding door hardware there are very specific needs to be met.









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The above document addresses the dimensions, the handing, and other measurements that are required.

Find many sliding door hardware here: www.rusticahardware.com

Door Plate

What is a door plate?








Door plates refer to hardware that is installed to protect the wood or the material from daily wear and tear that takes place. There are many plates and many options to protect your entryways.

*Door Escutcheon
*Door Rose (Rosette)
*Kick Plate
*Handlesets

You can find definitions of an escutcheon or a rose at the bottom of your FAQ's page here!

Bronze Hardware

The bronze hardware finish is very popular among interiors these days.















There are so many styles of product and hardware from doors, cabinets, and kitchens. All of these products can be found in many finishes from nickel, copper, and bronze. There are also many variations to the bronze finish:

*Medium Bronze
*Dark Bronze
*Bronze Patina

Bronze hardware has a warm and rustic look which might be why its so popular in not only hardware but also furniture and appliances.

You can find many bronze items here: www.rusticahardware.com

Latch Door

A Latch for a Door:

















When thinking of a latch for a door one might think of many variations because a latch is a type of fastener or mechanism used to join two doors or other objects and surfaces.

A latch often differs from a locking mechanism which is intended for higher security whereas a latch is meant more for security and convenience.

Latches range in complexity from flexible one piece flat springs of metal or plastic, such as are used to keep blow molded plastic power tool cases closed, to multi-point cammed latches used to keep large doors closed.

Find different latch door options here: www.rusticahardware.com

Thursday, July 30, 2009

How to Install Your Emtek Hardware

Bore a 1” hole in the edge of the door located on the centerline of the 1-1/8” hole. The latch will fit into the 1” hole. Chisel out a 1” by 2-1/4” rectangle on the edge of the door, 1/8” deep. The faceplate of your latch will sit on this recession.















For more instructions click here!