Fixtures All our products, with the exception of a few hinges, come supplied with appropriate woodscrews, pins, nuts & bolts to fit to wooden doors and windows.
When fitting to masonry, correct sockets/plugs need to be used - woodscrews should not be used directly onto stone/plaster/brick etc. If you are in any doubt as to what fixtures you may need, give us a call on 0131 623 5577. |
| Front door fittings Most front door fittings (letter plates, centre knobs, knockers etc.) are bolted on to the door from the rear - this is why you do not see any screw holes on many items. Smaller items, such as escutcheons and numerals, are either screwed on or hammered on with pins. Information on door bell fittings can be found in that area of the site.
Bolted-on items require holes to be drilled right through the door. This method serves aesthetic and security purposes - no screws are seen and fittings cannot be easily stolen. |
| Door knobs & handles Mortise or rim (turning) door knobs & handles are fairly simple to fit in themselves - simply screw the roses (backplates) onto the door and tighten the grub screw on the knob to grip the spindle. |
| Bathroom door locks Your choice of bathroom lock is determined by whether you have knobs or handles on your door.
Mortise door knobs:
- a Classic Turn & Release should be used in conjunction with either a Tubular Dead Bolt (where the lock is below the knob) or a Horizontal Mortise Bolt (where the lock is in a horizontal line between the knob and edge of door).
Rim door knobs:
- a Bathroom Rim Latch with Snib should be used.
Classic door handles:
- Lever Bathroom Lock handles (which have a built-in turn & release) should be used in conjunction with a Bathroom Sash Bolt.
Modern door handles:
- a Modern or Stainless Steel Turn & Release should be used in conjunction with a Bathroom Sash Bolt. |
| Lock & latches Mortise latches:
- where only a latch, not lock, is needed then we recommend using a tubular latch - these only require the drilling of a hole in the side of the door and a small amount of chiselling for the faceplate.
Mortise locks:
- these require a considerable amount of wood removal from the door and should only be fitted by someone with joinery experience. Incorrect fitting can weaken and deface the door. Particular care should be taken not to damage external doors.
Rim locks & latches:
- these only need to be screwed onto the surface of the door. Practical and simple to fit but at the cost of security. Therefore, rim locks are not suitable for external doors.
Cylinder rim locks:
- often known simply as Yale locks, these locks provide convenience to an external door, allowing simple and quick entry/exit. However, a mortise lock should also always be present on the door for security.
Cylinder mortise locks:
- these locks are fitted similarly to standard mortise locks but are operated by a Yale style key with a barrel projecting slightly on each side of the door. Often used on uPVC doors. |
| General Info. With a bit of care and correct fitting, our products will provide many years of enjoyment.
Most of our products only require a minimum of tooling skills to fit. The following tools will probably be necessary:-
- a range of screwdrivers, tape measure, spirit level, chisels (for locks & latches), drill, drill punch
Always use a drill punch to mark drilling positions (not just a pencil) - the indent made by the point will ensure the drill does not slip. Make sure items are straight and level before committing to drilling and chiselling. Care should always be taken to protect the surface of metal when fitting - the majority of scratches are caused before the item is fitted.
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