PVD: the innovative coating for your door and furniture handles

Discover the advantages of PVD for your door handles and furniture knobs! 

The physical vapour deposition technique, called PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) is a revolutionary innovation in the field of decorative hardware that is found particularly for the finishing of door handles and furniture knobs. This titanium nitride vapour metallisation process ensures superior protection, refined aesthetics and increased durability to all products covered with it. Let's discover together how PVD is transforming the home and furniture accessories industry! 

What is PVD?

PVD is a vapour phase coating process where metallic materials are vaporised in a vacuum chamber to deposit onto a target surface. This creates a thin but extremely durable layer.

Initially used in the aerospace and electronics industry, PVD quickly found applications in various sectors, including interior decoration.

The process involves the vaporisation of metals at high temperature in a vacuum environment. The vaporised atoms then deposit onto the handles, forming a uniform and resistant coating.

Comparison of PVD with other protection techniques

Compared to other methods such as anodisation or electroplating, PVD stands out for its unique combination of durability, aesthetics and environmental friendliness.

Electroplating: Although durable, electroplating cannot offer the same variety of finishes as PVD and may be less environmentally friendly.

Powder coating: Powder coating offers good protection but often lacks the durability and premium aesthetic appearance of PVD.

The advantages of PVD for door handles and furniture knobs

This coating offers numerous advantages for your door hardware! 

Durability and resistance 

PVD coating significantly improves resistance to wear, scratches and corrosion, thus extending the lifespan of handles. The satin nickel finish handle on the kitchen door withstands all the impacts of intensive use!

Aesthetics

PVD allows an infinite variety of finishes to be obtained, from bright colours to metallic effects, whilst maintaining a new appearance for longer. Opt for a door handle with satin chrome stainless steel finish for the bathroom or a window handle in matt black ideal for a contemporary living room: they will retain their shine for many years!

Simplified maintenance

Thanks to its resistance to scratches and tarnishing, PVD-treated handles require little maintenance, thus simplifying their cleaning. Your front door handle will not suffer any degradation. External or internal doors can thus be equipped with resistant and stylish handles and knobs. The maintenance of your door hardware is greatly simplified thanks to this technique.

Ecology 

The PVD process is more environmentally friendly than other finishing techniques, as it generates less waste and uses non-toxic materials. Among the ecological materials, zamak (an alloy of aluminium and zinc, fully recyclable) complements the list of the most common materials for interior handles (stainless steel, bronze, wood, brass or wrought iron...).

Applications of PVD in door hardware

PVD is gaining popularity in interior design thanks to its numerous aesthetic and practical advantages.

Types of products 

PVD is applied to a wide range of products, including door handles: each type of handle (lever handle on square backplate or on round or oval rosette, pull handle also called maréchal stick, handle for sliding door, French windows, furniture handle,..)

But also for all door hardware: lock rosettes (for lock or privacy bolt), door stop, knocker, cremone bolt, locks, knobs and hinges.

All decoration styles

PVD is a process that applies to handles of all styles: vintage or ultra-contemporary handle, for hinged doors in the living room or doors of a rustic wardrobe!

In summary, PVD technique offers a multitude of advantages for door handles and furniture knobs: exceptional durability, refined aesthetics and easy maintenance. Take advantage of this small functional accessory, composed of a few spare parts (latch, spindle, fixing screw) whose assembly requires neither tools nor advanced DIY knowledge, to dress your interior doors.

Explore our ranges of different models and finishes to find the perfect designer handles for your interior and benefit from this advanced technology. Gilded handle, in crystal, porcelain or flush pull for sliding doors in shell shape lacquered white... Each handle adds a touch of design to your home. The kitchen door or the drawers of the bathroom vanity unit become perfect supports to enhance your interior decoration!