Door Hardware Industry Overview

Door Hardware
Functional as well as decorative, decorative hardware products have emerged as an inexpensive way of adding a unique touch to your home. Meant for fixing the different door parts, door hardware ensures the proper functioning of door and enhances the appearance as well as the existing life of a door. These products come in a variety of styles and finishes with antique and stylish finishes most popular among the people for selecting door hardware.
While there is no doubt that appearance plays an important role while selecting door hardware, he products are generally designed keeping in mind how user friendly they are. There are several door hardware products, which are manufactured keeping in mind the old aged persons, disabled, and children.


Type
Some of the important categories of door hardware are -

Door Knobs	Door Backplates	Door fasteners	Door Locks
Door Hinges	Door Handles	Door Latches	Door Hooks
Door Stops	Door Bolts	Escutcheons	Door Closers
Door Push Plates	Door Knockers	Door Frames	Door Buttons
Door Panels	Door Bell Pushes	Door Numbers	Door letters
Doorbell Covers	Door Viewers	Door Mail Slots	Door Letter Plates

Materials & Finishes
Door hardware products are made using different materials, including - Bronze, brass, aluminum, wrought iron, steel and stainless steel among others.
Some of the popular methods that are used to make door hardware are - casting, forging and extrusion.
The door hardware products come in a variety of finishes, some of which include -

Antique Nickel	Antique Brass	Black	Oil Rubbed Bronze / Antique Bronze
Polished Brass	Polished Chrome	Satin Chrome	Stainless Steel / Satin Stainless
Satin Nickel	Weathered Pewter	Satin Brass	Matt Chrome

Door Hardware Care
Caring for the door hardware is simple and easy. Just use mild soap and water to clean your door hardware. The chemicals, which are used in cleaners, polishes, etc., can be harmful to the clear coat finish that is applied to about every brand of door hardware available in the market.

So, we can say that - If you want to maintain the finish and appearance of your door hardware for years to come.., don't use chemicals.


Trends in Door Hardware Industry
Door hardware industry has undergone a huge transformation from merely function to functional aesthetics, facilitating such a variety of finishes, which can satisfy every demand. According to industry experts - along with security, people now want style as well while buying their door hardware. They are now more concerned about the appearance of their doorknobs, levers, and hinges in relation to how they will match other items in the home.

The technological advancements in door hardware has taken the industry to a new level in recent years as the facility access systems flourish in scope and complexity. For instance, electronic door hardware enables doors to be locked and unlocked with the use of a peripheral device - a simple electric push button, a motion sensor, or even a complicate access control equipment, such as a card reader or digital keypad.

The door hardware industry also has extended its offerings to help builders and construction managers help deal facility requirements. Interior and exterior door sets include several types of doorknobs and plates, which are manufactured to ensure durability and value, and a variety of doorknob spindles, surface door bolts, door strikes and other products that enhance both the function as well as style.

Concern for the environment is yet another social trend, which is influencing the door hardware industry. A need has been aroused for industrial products, which can support green initiatives through environmental conservation and preservation. Even though production and developments are still undergoing some major changes, the trend towards more environment friendly finishes is growing faster.