Glossary

Stainless steel is an alloy of iron and carbon. This metal, with less than 1.2% carbon and over 10.5% chromium, is not susceptible to corrosion or rusting.

Our products have been selected for their strength, and can be in matte or polished steel when uncoated. See also: "Stainless steel

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Aluminum is a silver-colored malleable metal remarkable for its resistance to oxidation and low density. It is also lightweight.

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A marshal's baton is a door pull or pull handle. It's a handle for lockless, swinging or sliding doors. It's shaped like a bar, with two holes at the ends to fix it to the door. It is possible to fit a pull on one or both sides using a binding screw.

Find out more about our door pulls!

A lever is an element that opens or closes a door using a lock system. Lever handles can be mounted on either a backplate or a rose. They consist of two spouts, a door square and two pointed screws.

Our range of levers offers a wide choice of materials and finishes. Our levers will make all the difference.

You can find our range of levers here.

A lever handle is a door handle, a component that opens or closes a door using a lock system. It can be fitted either on a backplate or on a rose. The assembly consists of two spouts, a door square and two pointed screws.

Our range of lever handles offers a wide choice of materials and finishes. Our lever handles will make all the difference.

See our range of door levers.

A furniture knob is an important element for opening and closing a piece of furniture. These days, furniture knobs are designed to suit all types of interior. From the simple brass ball, through wooden knobs to metal, you'll find what you're looking for.

The furniture knob is fixed by a screw to the back of the drawer or door. See our tips for choosing furniture knobs.

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Revolving door knobs are reserved for older, surface-mounted locks. They are supplied with a 6 mm square. They allow these knobs to be used without bumping against the edge of the door. They can be used on modern doors, but only if fitted with horizontal locks.

See our range of door knobs.

These fixed door knobs are generally placed on the outside only of main doors, and serve to pull them towards you when you close them. There are many exceptions, placed on both sides of a door, or on glass doors, or as revolving door knobs, on locks adapted to their size.

See our range of fixed door knobs.

A door stop is a device used to control the opening of a door. Find out more about our tips for choosing your doorstop.

Floor stops can be either removable or fixed. Caution: do not fix floor stops if you have underfloor heating. Wall-mounted stops: these are placed on the wall and must be 1 cm larger than the depth of your handle. See our full range of wall stops.

A European cylinder is Y-shaped. Known for its security, sturdiness and ease of replacement, it is widely used in France.

Most often installed on entrance doors, you'll also find them on cellar or garage doors. Its narrow key slot prevents any attempt at forced entry.

Don't panic, we've got the rosettes you need. All our handles have the right European barrel rosette for your chosen model.

A carré de porte is a metal rod that fits into the lock of your door. It also connects the two door handles or knobs.

Depending on the handle, the square is either slotted, drilled or slatted. Nowadays, most squares are slotted, with a pointed screw inserted into the slot.

The world of doors is constantly evolving, and so is the square. They can be of various thicknesses. In France, the standard door square is 7 mm, while older doors generally require a 6 mm square (for surface-mounted locks in particular).

A hinge is an assembly of two metal parts. One is fixed, the other movable. Hinges allow the door to open and close.

The importance of hinges is such that if you want to put a finish on one side and another on the other, you need to know the direction of your hinges.

To do this, position yourself on the side you wish to finish and check whether the hinges are on the left or right.

The allen key is the key used to tighten the needle screws to secure the handle to the square.

Our handle pairs are supplied with allen keys adapted to the size of the needle screw.

A locking/unlocking set is the bolt you place on your door's lock. It locks your door, usually the bathroom or toilet door.

Composed of two parts: locking and unlocking. It consists of the same elements as a handle: a square (usually 6 mm) and a pointed screw on the locking side.

All our pairs of door handles come with a locking mechanism.

An espagnolette is a vertical locking device used to secure doors and windows. This locking system is not supplied with our door or window handles.

A soap dispenser is a container that holds liquid soap. Whether in the kitchen, toilet or bathroom, the soap dispenser is an indispensable part of your daily routine.

Find out more about our soap dispensers.

Center-to-center distance is a technical term from the world of architecture that refers to the distance between two points, two columns or two axes in the same assembly.

For furniture handles, the center distance is the distance between the center of the 2 screw holes.

For door handles, the center distance is the distance between the center of the hole in the lever handle and the center of the hole for the lock. For a door handle with plate, the center distance is the distance between the center of the hole and the 2 screws holding the plate in place.

Most of our products can be simply cleaned on a daily basis with a soft, dry cloth to avoid damaging metal or finishes (brass, stainless steel, aluminum, etc.).

Find out more about how to care for your door handles.

A ventilation grille is the essential element for finalizing the junction between a ventilation duct and a room. A ventilation grille cleans the air in the room in which it is installed.

Whether it's for extraction, ventilation or suction, a ventilation grille is a visible element, and its aesthetics are important. Discover La Quincaillerie's selection of practical, contemporary ventilation grilles.

Stainless steel is a noble metallic material. It's a family of steels, alloys of iron and carbon, to which chromium is essentially added. Above 10.5% in solution (depending on the carbon content) in the matrix, this leads to the formation of a protective layer of chromium oxide, which gives these steels their inoxidability.

Our products have been carefully selected for their resistance. It is either matte or polished when uncoated. See also: "Stainless steel

Here you'll find all our stainless steel products.

Brass is a material composed in part of zinc and copper. The proportion of copper and zinc varies according to production. Easy to handle, brass is resistant to damp conditions. It is considered a noble material and is therefore used in the production of many objects.

When used to produce handles and knobs, brass is either raw, polished, varnished or finished. Our products have been selected for their excellent resistance and timeless appearance.

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Polished brass is obtained by polishing the product. After polishing, the product will be golden and shiny. Once removed from its hermetically sealed packaging, in contact with air and humidity, the product will develop a patina over time, until it achieves a slightly antique effect. Not to be confused with "Brass varnish".

Olive door knobs have an oval shape. These door knobs are suitable for older doors with surface-mounted locks.

See all our door knobs.

See also: "Revolving door knob".

A grommet is a round, square or rectangular element to be installed on a piece of furniture. A grommet allows you to bring all your cables together for a neat, organized look. Different sizes are available to suit your needs.

See our range of cable glands on our website.

Mounted on the wall or on a door, a coat hook can be used to hang anything you like: clothes, jackets, coats, scarves, hats, towels or bathrobes in your bathroom. Be careful not to install a coat hook on a hollow door.

The size of the hook will depend on what you're going to hang on it. Some are designed to resist humidity, others are not.

See all our coat hooks.

A clean-out plate is a plate that surrounds a door handle to prevent the door from getting dirty. It can be oval or rectangular.

Widely used when doors are hollow, the cleanliness plate also holds handles in place.

In order to provide you with the best possible advice, we recommend that you measure the centre-to-centre distance. This center distance is the distance between the handle top and the key/locking hole.

A window handle plate is a cover plate (or rosette for your window). Its role is both fixing and decorative. The center distance between the 2 fixing screws is generally 43 mm - all dimensions are specified in our product data sheets.

The recessed handle is a hollow handle that can be inserted into a door or cabinet. They are mainly used for sliding doors.

Round, square, oval or rectangular, all shapes are available. On the other hand, if your door is already drilled, you'll need to take the drilling measurements carefully to find what you're looking for.

See all our door handles and furniture inserts!

A window handle is an element positioned on the window. The window handle opens and closes your windows. The most important thing to know when changing your window handle is the distance between the two screws on the underside of the plate.

See also "Window handle T" and "Window handle T".

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An L window handle is an element positioned on the window. The window handle opens and closes your windows. The L-type handle inherits its shape from the letter L. Recommended for large windows, tilt-and-turn windows and classic windows.

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A tilt-and-turn window handle can be opened either sideways like a casement window, or by tilting upwards.

A T window handle is an element positioned on the window. The window handle opens and closes your windows. The T-type handle inherits its name from the letter T. Smaller, it fits only on small, single-opening windows.

See all our T window handles.

A furniture handle is simply a bar. These days, furniture handles are designed to be more than just pull bars.

The furniture handle is fastened by two screws at the ends. The distance between the two screws is commonly referred to as the center-to-center distance.

Find out more about our tips for choosing your furniture handle.

Discover our wide range of furniture handles.

A door handle is an element that opens or closes a door using a lock system. A door handle can be fitted to either a backplate or a rose. The assembly consists of two spouts, a door square and two pointed screws.

Our range of door handles offers a wide choice of materials and finishes. Our door handles will make all the difference.

See our full range of door handles.

An edge handle is slim, discreet and sturdy. Most often made of metal, the edge handle is a thin metal plate installed on the back or side of the door.

It blends into the background thanks to its very thin profile. The slice handle is the furniture handle par excellence for those seeking discretion.

See our full range of slice handles.

The recessed handle, also known as a pan handle or recessed handle, is a hollow handle that fits into a cabinet or door. The recessed handle is mainly used for sliding doors.

Round, oval or rectangular, all shapes are available. On the other hand, if your door is already drilled, you'll need to take careful measurements to find what you're looking for.

Find out more about our recessed door handles and furniture inserts!

The recessed handle, also known as a pan handle, is a hollow handle that can be inserted into the door. The recessed handle is mainly used for sliding doors.

Round, oval or rectangular, all shapes are available. On the other hand, if your door is already drilled, you'll need to take careful measurements to find what you're looking for.

Find out more about our recessed door handles and furniture inserts!

Invisible handles can be slice handles or profiles. These discreet, minimalist handles blend into the furniture for an elegant, modern look.

See also: "Edge handle" and "Profile".

See our range of invisible furniture handles.

Porcelain is a material created from clay and several minerals. Once all these minerals have been brought together, the process continues in the kiln at a temperature of 1,200°C. This alloy gives it a white, opaque color. It can also be colored by enameling, but this process requires a second kiln run.

Porcelain, unlike ceramic, is stronger and more durable.

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A galandage door is a track-mounted door that slides on a track. This door separates two rooms. Once open, it disappears into the wall.

Please note that you'll need sliding door handles that don't protrude beyond the wall, so that they disappear perfectly into the wall. What's more, you can choose between simple sliding or locking door handles for greater privacy in your wet rooms.

See all our recessed handles for sliding doors.

A coat rack is a storage object that is generally used to hang several items of clothing at once, such as coats, jackets, hangers, scarves, hats and umbrellas. Unlike a coat hook, which is an individual hook or small rod usually fixed to the wall, it is used to hang a single object, such as a coat, jacket or bag.

Find all our coat racks on our website.

A towel rack is a support for hanging towels.

Our towel rails are resistant to wet areas. Made from brass, our towel rails come in a range of finishes and designs. They'll make all the difference in your bathroom.

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Profiles are furniture handles generally mounted on the edge of furniture doors (often kitchen cabinets). They are integrated directly into the furniture for a discreet, minimalist look.

Discover all our profiles on our website.

PVD is a process for depositing thin layers of coatings by vapour deposition on a metallized part. P-V-D, or Physical Vapor Deposition, makes it possible to obtain several different shades.

Used in industry, this process extends from faucets to watches. More resistant and of better quality, PVD can be applied directly to stainless steel. On the other hand, a longer process is required for its application to brass.

No more scratches or rust in humid areas, PVD is long-lasting. Ideal for high-traffic public areas.

The return spring is a small plastic or metal washer. Developed with the advent of mortise locks, it allows the handle to be pulled up.

Each spring has a direction that depends on the direction of the hinges on your door.

The key rosette is a metal cover placed under the door handle. It dresses and covers the keyhole to ensure a perfect look for your door.

The diameter and thickness of the key rosette may vary depending on the door handle model. The key rosette can be round, oval, rectangular or square. For more information, see all our tips for choosing your interior door handle.

See also: "L key rosette" and "Y key rosette".

The L key rosette is a metal cover placed under an interior door handle. It dresses and covers the keyhole of a standard communication door lock to ensure perfect aesthetics.

The diameter and thickness of the key rosette may vary depending on the door handle model. The key rosette can be round, oval, rectangular or square.

For more information, see all our tips for choosing your interior door handle.

See also: "Key rosette" and "Y key rosette".

The Y-shaped key escutcheon is a metal cover placed beneath a door handle. It surrounds the keyhole of a lock fitted with a more secure European-style cylinder. The shape of the escutcheon is therefore designed to accommodate the cylinder and cover it, ensuring a flawless appearance.

The diameter and thickness of the key rosette may vary depending on the door handle model. The key rosette can be round, oval, rectangular or square.

For more information, see all our tips for choosing your interior door handle.

See also: "Rosace de clé" and "Rosace de clé L".

Square, round or oval, the lever-handle rosette is the part on which the handle is mounted. It hides the handle's entry hole in the door. Most of the time, it contains a spring.

A system for opening and closing doors. Existing for decades, it is constantly evolving and differs from country to country. As a result, there are many different types of lock.

A surface-mounted lock (or external lock) is a type of lock that is fixed to the outer surface of a door rather than built into the thickness of the door.

Surface-mounted locks are available in a variety of sizes, styles and security levels to suit different needs.

La Quincaillerie does not sell locks with its door handles, so don't hesitate to contact a locksmith.

A mortise lock is a type of lock that is built into the thickness of the door.

Mortise locks are available in different types, such as cylinder mortise locks, mortise deadbolts, deadbolt mortise locks and multipoint mortise locks. They can also be used in combination with other types of locking for added security.

La Quincaillerie does not sell locks with its door handles, so don't hesitate to contact a locksmith.

A targette is a small, flat bolt mounted on a plate and operated by a knob to close a door or window from the inside. One part of the bolt is attached to the door, the other to the wall.

Make sure your door is flush with the wall.

See our range of door bolts.

A pull is a handle for doors without locks, or for swinging or sliding doors. It is shaped like a bar, with two holes at the ends for fixing to the door. A tie-rod can be mounted on one or both sides, using a binding screw.

Find out more about our door pulls!

The needle screw is a screw hollowed out to accommodate an Allen key. This small screw is very important for holding your door handles in place. It is inserted into the slot provided in the square to prevent your handles from falling off.

It is also sometimes used to fix coat hooks.

Zamak is the result of an alloy of metals. It contains mostly zinc, with touches of copper, aluminum and magnesium. Robust and durable, zamak is a lightweight metal, perfect for creating door handles, furniture handles and coat hooks.

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Zinc is a hard, bluish-white metal with low alterability. It is used for its resistance to corrosion by water and its attractive polish.

See all our zinc products.