Cement: a modern material for interior decoration
Cement is a natural material made from limestone and clay, which is of great interest to contemporary architects and interior designers.
It is used to coat walls, ceilings or floors to create an industrial or minimalist look depending on the furnishings. Cement can be tinted in different colours to suit different decorating styles. As it is a hard and cold material, it is best combined with softer materials such as raw wood, stainless steel or brass to create a more comfortable and warm look.
It is also used to create decorative objects such as lamps, shelves or furniture and, more surprisingly, very trendy designer door handles!
Why choose a cement door handle?
Decorative hardware offers a wide range of original and unusual door handles, including the cement handle!
Why choose a cement door handle rather than a zamak handle (aluminium and zinc alloy), white porcelain or stainless steel handle? This natural material offers many advantages:
1. Durability of your handles: cement is a material that is highly resistant to wear and deformation. Your cement kitchen handle will not suffer any deterioration despite intensive use.
2. Natural appearance of interior handles: like wood, porcelain or crystal, cement is a natural material that brings a touch of authenticity to the home interior.
3. Eco-friendly handle: made from a mixture of limestone and clay, cement is an environmentally friendly material. The satin finish of its surface makes this model pleasant to handle.
4. Unique design: cement door handles stand out in an interior, whether on a rustic oak door or a glass swing door! Their modern design brings a unique style and distinctive elegance! With a curved or straight lever, your interior will be like no other thanks to this true decorator expert's handle!
5. Mineral finishes: the cement handle comes in several original finishes and shades, all mineral-based: finishes such as sand, ash, powder or graphite are a change from more classic finishes like gold, black lacquer, white lacquer, matt nickel, matt black, bronze or chrome!
6. Affordable cost: compared to other quality materials such as bronze, wrought iron or solid brass, some cement door handles are more affordable, allowing a wider range of people to achieve a designer look for any interior door.
Cement for every type of handle
Hardware uses cement for all different handle models and all types of openings:
* the lever handle on backplate for the front door with the escutcheon fitted with a lock
* the door knob for the bathroom, available as furniture knobs
* the pull handle (also called the marshal's baton) for swing doors in a luxury shop
* the recessed pocket handle for a concealed sliding door in aged wood, an ideal door for its reduced space requirements and modern style
* cabinet knobs: cement is ideal for highlighting the vintage look of an antique wardrobe
* window handles or cremone bolts: you can complement your cement door handle with a window handle in the same finish for a perfect decorative result. You will not only have an original door but also ultra-contemporary windows or French doors!
The locking escutcheons (with key lock or privacy latch systems) that accompany cement handles are generally designed in polished brass, zamak or stainless steel. Positioned at the correct fixing centres, their design (oval, rectangular or square shape) and their gold, chrome or nickel finish accentuate the exceptional decorative appeal of the handle.
Designer handles that are easy to install on your doors
The designers' imagination does not prevent designer door handles from being easy to install! Even if you are not a DIY expert and do not have extensive tools, all products are designed for simple installation: all you need is a screwdriver to disassemble and assemble the components (spindle, plate, escutcheon, latch, fixing screws).
Whatever the type of door (entrance doors, sliding interior door, rustic wooden door or modern glass door or exterior door such as the garage door), our shop offers the designer handle you need! Our ranges allow you to match door knobs to drawer handles or window handles!
Come and see all our products by visiting our showroom! Discover our futuristic handles or the brass handle which can complement your décor! It's incredible to see how much the aesthetics of a simple functional item, a simple handle, plays a crucial role in your designer interior!