Door Handles Lowes (2024)

FAQs

How do I know what door handle to buy? ›

Unfortunately not. There is no standard or universal size for door knobs.

Your door handle, along with any latches, pulls, or locks, should be placed at least 34 inches from the floor and no higher than 48 inches from the floor. This gives you a bit of wiggle room on where to place your handles. However, it's important to note that you'll ideally be measuring from a finished floor.

Measure the distance between the outside edge of the door and the centre of the spindle hole. This measurement is your backset measurement. Traditional door handles require a latch with a backset of 45mm (64mm case size). However, some may require a backset of 57mm (76mm case size).

Does door hardware have to match? Door handles, fixtures and fittings, and other hardware don't have to match exactly, but they should blend together to make a harmonious space. If you want a cohesive aesthetic, select hardware that's a similar colour to the finish on your fixtures and appliances.

For your hinges, it is often best practice that they should match the finish of your handles and knobs if they are visible. But, with that in mind, you could opt for a blend of cohesive finishes instead of exact matches.

Thickness: Most door knobs come in standard thickness sizing for interior use and exterior use, so simply choose the one that matches your door thickness, and you're good to go.

Whether you want to fix a worn-out door knob or upgrade the appearance of a door with a new handle, replacing the existing handle is something that is usually hassle-free.

Door handles should be between 800mm and 1050mm from the floor, with 900mm seen as the preferable height under building regulations. If adding door handles within an existing building, you should measure the existing handles and attach them at the same height.

Deadbolts are typically installed 6 to 12 inches above the doorknob. Mark a line to designate the height of the center of the deadbolt. In addition to the height above the doorknob, you will also need to mark the backset—the horizontal distance from the edge of the door to the center of the deadbolt.

Where to put a handle on a door? ›

The most common height for a door handle is 1000mm from the floor. If you pick this height it's best to stick with it around the house for all internal doors, for convenience and aesthetics too. Standard UK regulations say door handles must be installed between 900mm and 1050mm off the floor.

We have brass on the outside of our bathroom door and silver on the inside. As long as you can get two knobs that work together, go for it!

The standard size for a door frame is 80 inches by 36 inches, with the rough opening slightly larger at 82 inches by 38 inches. This standard size can vary depending on how tall are standard doors, the type of door, as well as the specific measurements of your home.

The width of the stile is one of the most important factors in deciding on the type of door handles, door knob, and related latch or lock mechanism you can fit. A narrow stile may restrict the length of latch that you can fit and therefore the type of handle or knob to suit.

No! Your door knobs do not all have to match. By keeping a common style or finish you can easily mix and match door knobs or handles in your home to create a collected feel.