Porcelain Door Knobs – Installing an Old Look on a New Door
Antique knobs on a modern door
Installing vintage-style or even real antique china doorknobs is a breeze thanks to modern-style privacy and step latches that are made to bridge the gap between old and new. You can easily use old knobs on new modern doors with these tubular style latches. These adaptable latches have been designed for use specifically with antique doorknobs with a square bar or spindle, and will work with antique porcelain, crystal, glass and brass knobs.
Porcelain doorknobs have been around for hundreds of years, and colors range from a (rare) true white to metallic black, and most colors in between. Porcelain knobs look great with most any style backplate and can be installed quickly and easily on most any style door.
Porcelain knobs are available for different purposes such as a keyed entry, locking privacy knob, functional step knob, or even a dummy knob. Porcelain door knobs typically come in a complete set and feature a solid brass or bronze stem. Be careful with iron handles as iron is brittle and can cause long-term problems. Rosettes, or backplates, can be found in many finishes, including polished brass, antique brass, oil rubbed bronze, matte black, polished chrome, and brushed nickel.
Porcelain door knobs are generally made by most major brands, and many models come with warranties. Prices can range from $25 per game to $65 per game, and you generally get what you pay for. LookInTheAttic & Company has a wide range of porcelain door knobs and door sets available in various colors. They also offer expert opinions and free advice.
