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!