Entrance doors are the first impression that your guests and visitors have of your property. Therefore, it’s vital to guarantee that it is a great first impression. The best way to ensure this is to install functional and decorative front door hardware which matches your personality, the style of your property and offers the right amount of security.
To help you choose what entrance door ironmongery you will need for your front door, we’ve put together some essential products that every door should have, as well as some more ornate and optional products that will enhance the style of any entrance door.
1. Door locks.
Security is of the utmost importance for entrance doors, thus choosing a high-quality front door lock which provides high security is essential. For front doors, we recommend fitting British Standard BS3621 rated mortice locks, which are five lever locks that feature an anti-picking mechanism and can withstand bolt and drill attacks for at least five minutes. Our stainless steel 76mm cylinder deadlocks and stainless steel 64mm cylinder sashlocks meet this standard.
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It’s also important to choose high-quality door furniture, from door hinges to door handles and even keyhole covers, which help prevent draughts and give your front door a cleaner appearance.
2. Secondary locking mechanisms.
For added security, safety and privacy, we would recommend installing secondary locking mechanisms, including rim locks, such as our best-selling black cylinder rim lock, as well as door bolts and door chains. For extra privacy, a door viewer should be fitted. This allows homeowners to view the person who is outside their front door without having to open the door.
3. Letter plates.
In case you don’t have a mailbox outside your property, we would recommend installing a letter plate on your entrance door. Our stainless steel letter plates are the UK’s most popular style of letter plates – simple yet practical, ideal for any home or office. To prevent draughts from coming through this opening, a letter tidy is a great addition.
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5. Door knockers.
Most homes in England feature a door knocker, some for functional reasons, to allow visitors to alert the homeowner that they are outside their home, or simply for decorative reasons. Door knockers come in various designs, styles and finishes to best suit your property, from popular brass lion’s head door knockers to traditional hand forged pear shaped door knockers and modern chrome ring door knockers.
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A modern alternative to door knockers is doorbells. We have various bell pushes available to complement your front door furniture. There is no rule that mentions that you can’t have both, so it comes down to personal preference if you want a door knocker or a bell push or both.
6. Centre door knobs.
To help pull entrance doors shut from the outside, centre door knobs are ideal. These are an impressive and stunning centrepiece for front doors and can definitely uplift the appeal of your entrance door. For a more subtle way to pull the door closed, we also have available simple cylinder pulls.
7. Numerals and letters.
Every home entrance needs to have an easily identifiable number or name so that visitors can quickly find your property. At Ironmongery Experts, we have a wide range of both traditional and contemporary door numerals and letters, including our best-selling From the Anvil 78mm numerals.
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8. Door kick plates.
Door kick plates are perfect to prevent the wear and tear of entrance doors. When your hands are full of grocery bags, it’s easy to kick the door open and damage it, however, with door kick plates, doors can be kicked open and not show any dents or scuff marks.
For more inspiration and to view our full selection of products, browse our entrance ironmongery hardware range. In case you require more information about any of our front door hardware, don’t hesitate to contact our team on 01376 557 561 or via email at info@ironmongeryexperts.co.uk.
