The beauty of matt black door handles & hardware is just how adaptable it is to the design of the home. The eye needs to be drawn to a focal point i.e. the lever to open a door. So why not make that focal point beautiful?
Not only does the design of a door handle play an important role in the overall look and feel of a space, but so does the finish. What may surprise you about this is - not all black door handles are created equal.
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In short - not all of them do. If you've ever walked through a home built/renovated in the last 10 years, you may have seen black door handles, taps, sinks, or even appliances that look chipped, scratched or just - old.
This is what happens when manufacturers cut corners on the finish of their door furniture and don't go through the proper processes to finish their products.
It's known a lot of manufacturers will simply spray their products with a few coats of matt black for a smooth finish, which looks great until they are installed or used. All it takes is a fingernail, a ring on your finger or even just an accidental bump from a foreign object and it's all over. The shining base metal becomes visible and there's no going back.
Rest assured, not all black door handles are like this! By using a mixture of electroplating and electrophoresis on our matt black door handles, we've created a black finish that will outlast the competition. This isn't limited to our door handles, but extends across the entire range of cabinet handles & door hardware.
Matt black handles that stand the test of time won't be found in your local hardware store, but instead be produced and sold by companies who have an in-depth knowledge of the coating process and what it takes to create these beautiful pieces. What's even more surprising is that they generally aren't that much more expensive, especially when you take into account purchasing time and time again to replace the scratches you see throughout your home!
Black handles are both a classic & a modern option, something that can't be said for many other finishes. This means they have a unique timeless quality that won't date.
Historically speaking black was the first pigment used by artists in prehistory, as well as the first used in recorded scriptures. It was the primary colour of choice in art & literature throughout ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, used by the Roman Empire and throughout early modern Europe. Black was also used as a symbol for a range of different themes throughout history, including as a hallmark of royal luxury in the Medieval era.
In more recent times, black has been adapted to various styles of door handles such as Victorian, Georgian, Modern, Industrial, Contemporary and plenty more.
So yes, while black door handles will be in style for quite some time, the scratches on the cheaper options probably wont be!
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