What is a door handle mounted on an escutcheon?

What is a door handle mounted on an escutcheon? 

This type of hardware consists of two parts on the door, the handle and the key lock. This type of handle is increasingly popular and can be purchased in several design types. In a round, square, rectangular or the new hidden concealed plate.

The upper part is the handle lever fixed to a plate, also called an escutcheon, and the lower part is the insert for a cylinder key, for a bedroom key or a privacy lock for toilet or bathroom. This lower part is called "Door escutcheon"

First of all, the screw and handle fittings are hidden behind the escutcheon cover, providing a completely flush finish. This makes it ideal for a modern and contemporary interior design style.

Secondly, door handles with escutcheon can be used on any interior door in your home. Simply combine the door handle with escutcheon with the right locking system

Please note: when making your purchase, it is important to know the type of lock your door contains. Each lock corresponds to a specific type of escutcheon.

1- Recessed lock for bedroom key 

Bedroom key locks, as the name suggests, are designed for bedrooms. This system allows a door to be locked with a toothless key. It is used to maintain privacy but does not secure a room.

2-Recessed lock for cylinder key 

Cylinder locks allow a cylinder to be inserted in order to secure access to a location. The lock operates using keys with teeth.

3-Recessed privacy lock / WC

Privacy or WC locks allow a room to be locked from the inside. They are often used for rooms such as the bathroom or toilet.

4-Advantages of the door handle on escutcheon:

• wide choice of materials and finishes

    • wide choice of interesting shapes and designs

    • safe installation by "post-fitting" with no risk of damaging the door

    • it is not necessary to know the spacing for selecting the fittings (you place the individual parts as far apart as needed)

    • the fixing screws are hidden behind the escutcheon, giving a cleaner appearance.

5-Disadvantages of designer door handles on escutcheon:

    • more demanding assembly due to the fitting of the upper and lower plate

• higher purchase price, particularly for designer or luxury fittings (see blog article the price of a handle)

Types of designer door handle mounted on an escutcheon

Depending on the shape of the plate:

• handle on escutcheon with round plate

• handles on escutcheon with square plate

• handles on escutcheon with rectangular plate

• handles on round escutcheon with concealed plate

Depending on the keyhole of the recessed lock:

    • BB - handle with a hole for a bedroom key.

    • PZ - handle with a hole for a locking cylinder ("barrel").

    • WC - handle with WC lock - lockable from one side of the door.

    • Without escutcheon - if you do not have a lower hole (lock) on the door, you can purchase a door handle on its own.

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