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Online Door hardware shopping site recommendations for split finishes?

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

Hi, I'm buying new front doors and need new hardware for double's. I'm having a hard time finding a site that is easy to navigate with search options and the option of a different interior handle finish than the exterior. I also need a matching dummy set for one side.

It's driving me crazy trying to find a site that is easier to navigate to find these items, particulary a split finish option.

It seems this is harder than it should be.

Any site recommendations?

Thank you!

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Fun2BHere

3 years ago

Coolknobsandpulls.com

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just_terrilynn
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Thanks Fun2BHere! Its amazing how non-user friendly some door hardware sites are. If you click on an item for more info and click back you have to start all over, site doesn't take you to where you left off. If you find an entry styte you like and click on the page...why don't they show at the bottom of that page other options in the same brand and style such as a matching dummy to the set, OR anything in that catagory? If just a dummy handle shows up on a site why dont they show the matching non-dummy somewhere on the page when you click on it? This is going to take foreverrrrrrrr.

Don't get me started on trying to find a way to order a different finish on the interior part of the knob/handle in the same catagory, style and brand. I'm thinking I need a knowlegeable customer service person who I can send an inspirational photo too and he/she can guide me.
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czarinalex
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I recently replaced my double entry doors. The place I ordered the door from(in person) carried Emtek hardware. The salesperson told me that all Emtek hardware is custom built to order and that they had "infinite combinations". Perhaps check them out online?

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just_terrilynn
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Thanks Czarinalex, I did actually find some Emtek I liked but then read that their locks/inner workings give out (?) I'm not sure if thats true. I want something mid to high mid quality with a finish that won't pit after two years here in Florida. We will be selling in a few years I think and do not want to go through this again. I'll give build.com another shot.
Allison0704
3 years ago
We had Emtek at our last house with no issues. One front door and all the French doors. We were there almost 14yrs.
just_terrilynn
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Thank you Allison! Going with Emtek sure would make it easier.

I went on “O” and found a style I really like that comes in a bunch of finishes but I have never heard of the brand Grandeur so don’t think I’ll risk it. I like that the interior knob is an egg. All my interor door knobs are a pewter-ish contemporary egg.

This is the dummy.

Grandeur FAVDEREDN.

Edited: HD carries some Grandeur door hardware. No reviews so off the list.

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