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Many of you come to visit us at 3 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75005, to determine which recessed door handle is best suited for your “galandage” or “Scrigno”®-style doors.
In fact, sliding doors and pocket doors are becoming more and more common in our homes. They make it easier to move between spaces and help save space. In short, you love them just as much as we do!
However, operating a sliding door requires the right hardware, and it’s best if it’s attractive, stylish, and complements your interior.
As always, we recommend that you choose a product you find aesthetically pleasing from among our thousands of items. We’ll be there to assist you with any technical challenges you may face. We’ve been doing this since 1958. So please don’t hesitate to contact our team atinfo@laquincaillerie.comwith any questions.
Nevertheless, we would like to share our recommendations and points to consider with you so that you can make your own decision if you wish, and choose the product that best suits your needs.
There are various types of sliding doors and pocket doors. Based on their specific features, we can identify the right product for you.
Regarding surface-mounted sliding doors:
These are sliding doors that do not slide into the wall but “roll” along the wall.
For this type of door, the solution most often chosen is a pull-type door handle installed using the “back-to-back” method. In other words, an identical handle is located on either side of the door, allowing it to be opened and closed as needed throughout the day.
At La Quincaillerie, we carry a wide range of door handles suitable for this type of installation. Key considerations include the door’s weight and the handle’s ergonomics, to ensure that the door can be operated comfortably.
Of course, as always, all finishes and sizes are available (matte gold, brushed gold, nickel, chrome, anthracite, etc.). Whatever your contemporary and design preferences, La Quincaillerie can make them a reality. Our teams are here to help you.
We’ll have the opportunity to tell you more about the marshal’s baton—which is often used on front doors and storefronts—in more detail soon…
Regarding so-called “pocket doors”—sometimes referred to as retractable or “Scrigno” sliding doors:
The mechanism for this type of door is a little different. These doors are designed to slide into the wall and thus disappear from view, no matter which room you’re in.
These types of doors are becoming increasingly popular. They can blend into the background just as easily as they can close off a space. We understand why you’re so enthusiastic about this type of door. However, you’ll need a handle to open them, as well as a recessed handle to close them once they’ve completely disappeared into your wall.
To that end, the product to use is undoubtedly recessed handles.
As always, we have long offered a very extensive selection of these types of products to meet your needs.
How do you choose a recessed handle?
Beyond aesthetics (round/square/with or without a side tab, matte gold, shiny nickel, designer or not, etc.), there are a few technical questions you should ask yourself to ensure that the item you choose will meet your needs.
The recessed handle or cup is designed to help you guide the door’s movement, making it easier to operate. In most cases, you’ll need to add a “finger pull” to help pull the door once it’s fully recessed into the wall.
We therefore recommend that you:
– Check the thickness of your door to ensure that you can install the two recessed parts of your door handle without them overlapping;
– Determine whether or not you need a locking mechanism. Even for recessed handles, a locking system is an option that allows you to secure the room;
– Determine how much space you have available to install a recessed door handle. In other words, the door must be able to continue sliding along the track without encountering any obstacles after the recessed door handle is installed.
Beyond these technical aspects—with which we can assist you—we can bring all your ideas to life. For example, your recessed door handle can be round or square, in matte or brushed chrome, in matte gold or polished varnished brass, and so on. It’s perfectly possible to coordinate your hardware with your interior door handles. In fact, we offer a very extensive product line.
Finally, for those who love unique solutions for sliding doors, we also offer a wide range of edge handles and pull handles. Many of these beautiful, stylish pieces are inspired by the world of boat hardware. It’s a pleasure to showcase them to you and let your imagination run wild as you incorporate them into your interiors.
Our selection of products designed for your “galandage” or “scrigno” sliding door.
To help you make your selection, please find the following:
– The link to our recessed door handles for sliding doors.
– Here are a few examples of products tailored to your needs:
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