What is Door Knobs ?
A door handle or doorknob is a handle used to open or close a door. Door handles can be found on all types of doors including exterior doors of residential and commercial buildings, internal doors, cupboard doors and vehicle doors.
There are many designs of door handle, depending on the appropriate use.
Where To Buy Door Knobs In South Africa?
Handles & Hinges
Address: Unit 4, 22-14th Street, Marlboro, Johannesburg, 2063
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30PM
Phone: 011 444 8877
Handles Inc.
Address: Shop 3, Edward III, 70 Edward Rd, Tyger Valley, Cape Town, 7530
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 021 910 2255
Décor Handles
Address: Shop 10 Illovo Square,, 3 Rivonia Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, 2043
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 011 268 2000
HandleCo
Address: Shop 22, Hyde Square Centre, 283 Jan Smuts Ave, Dunked West, Johannesburg, 2196
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 011 325 2555
Ironmongery Online
Address: 13 Lily Rd, Retreat, Cape Town, 7965
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30PM
Phone: 021 701 4566
Al’s Hardware Johannesburg
Address: 8 Industrial Road, Corner, Main Reef Road, Amalgam, Ext 10, Johannesburg, 2092
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:45PM
Phone: 011 837 4140
Just Handle It
Address: Gordon Ave, Bordeaux, Johannesburg, 2194
Hours :Open ⋅ Closes 4:30PM
Phone: 082 789 8909
Handles Inc
Address: 165 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 021 422 2322
Handles INC.
Address: 3 Cyclonite Rd, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7110
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 021 850 0047
Handles Inc – Umhlanga
Address: Shop 14 Beacon Rock, 21 Lighthouse Rd, Umhlanga, 4320
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 031 584 6649
How long do door knobs last?
In most cases, doorknobs have a minimum lifespan of around seven to ten years. Such a lifespan will likely happen to doorknobs that are not correctly installed but of the wrong grade.
The best way to prolong your doorknob would be to check it regularly, at least once in a few years.
How do I know what door knob to buy?
The main measurements you should determine are:
Backset The distance from the edge of the door to the center of the knob.
Cross Bore The hold along the edge of the door frame.
Door Thickness This usually ranges from 1 ¼ inches to 3”, with exterior doors frequently being thicker than interior ones.
Is it hard to replace doorknobs?
Replacing a doorknob is an easy do-it-yourself project.
Are all door knob keys the same?
Re-keying kits are available for most lock brands but they’re not interchangeable. You must buy a kit for each brand of lock in your home.
(If you’re lucky, they’ll all be the same brand!) Each kit will re-key six locks, but you can order extra pins if you need to do more.