New doors - What accessories do I need?

suisidevw

As above,

Have just got some new 1930's replica doors. They are being fitted on Monday and I'm aware I need some bits and pieces. I think what i need is the latch and receiver (is the top link below correct?), two hinges per door and door knobs...... Is there anything else?

Thanks

http://www.screwfix.com/p/tubular-latch-nickel-plated-63mm/38380

butt hinge?
http://www.screwfix.com/p/butt-hinge-self-colour-50-x-28mm-pack-of-20/18399

knob?
http://www.screwfix.com/p/mortice-knob-51mm-polished-brass/58420

bobthedambuilder

You might want to think about a lockable latch, especially if you value your privacy. Is one of the doors to a bathroom?

Otherwise, that's about all you need.

john.h

Also 75mm hinges not 50mm..

John...

ic

You might find a 63 mm latch is too short meaning that on one side of the door the mortice know winds up so close to the frame you can't get your hand round the knob to grip it. I had this problem when I wanted to fit knobs to my doors - in the end I wound up getting lever handles from Aldi. I see the latches are available in sizes up to 106 mm.

leveller2911

I always fit 3 hinges(75mm hinges) per door because it helps keep the hinge side gap constant, also 3 hinges help to take the weight better than 2..

I never,ever use screwfix for ironmongery as its cheap,poorly made and will need replacing 2 yrs down the line. If you go for brass knobs you will need a latch with a 57mm backset (measured from the faceplate to the centre of the handle hole.


http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/Search?txtSearch=549630&intsearchType=1


http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/Products/Locks_Latches_and_Security/Mortice_Locks_and_Latches/877/Heavy_Duty_Architectural_Tubular_Latch_Brass_and_Satin_Chrome/469983

suisidevw

Advice all appreciated. Thanks all. Its' just for two downstairs doors, living room and dining room.

Leveller, is that the case with all brass knobs?

leveller2911

suisidevw wrote: »

Advice all appreciated. Thanks all. Its' just for two downstairs doors, living room and dining room.

Leveller, is that the case with all brass knobs?

You can buy unsprung brass knobs for £25-00 but they put too much pressure on the spring in the latch so thats why you def need a decent quality latch.

£7-00 for a solid brass knob is very cheap, that together with it being "unsprung" shouts its poor quality. You would need to spend around £15-£20-00 for a decent "sprung"solid brass knob.

You mention 1930,s replica doors Susie but the brass knob you posted a link to is Victorian if your looking for 30,s deo style try the links below as the company have various 1930,s styles..

Link to a cheap Brass sprung knob:
http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/Products/Door_Furniture/Door_Knobs/1962/Budget_Victorian_Mortice_Knobset_Polished_Brass/823196


These are good dec designs but not cheap and they don't seem to currently stock the brass ones..

http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/Products/Door_Furniture/Lever_Handles_on_Backplate/16285/Waldorf_Lever/178691


http://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/Products/Door_Furniture/Door_Knobs/46005/Charlston_Knob_on_Backplate_Polished_Chrome/859102