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Table of Contents (click on the sub-topic to get to the section you want)

• • • • • • • • • • Common Types of Knobs
                  • Factors To Consider When Choosing A Door Knob Finish
                  • Five Reasons to Opt For A Door Knob Replacement
                  • Dangers of DIY Knob Installation
                  • How To Select A Professional For Your IKEA Door Knobs And Handles Installation
                • • Case Study

Common Types of Knobs

Every door used at home and workplaces are different because these doors have varying designs and mechanisms. Thus, it is important to install a door knob or handle that best complement your doors.

Listed below are 5 different types of door knobs commonly used in Singapore.

Half-Dummy

Half-dummy knobs often used on furniture like kitchen cabinets are one-sided and can only be pulled open as they do not rotate or have a locking mechanism. 

Passage

Passage knobs, used for interior passage and furniture, do not require locks and can be twisted and pulled from either side of the door.

Privacy

For privacy purposes, privacy door knobs are often installed in bedrooms and bathrooms as they consist of locking mechanisms. They can only be unlocked from the inside and consist of emergency unlocking mechanisms.

Store Room

As the name suggests, store room door knobs are often used for store rooms and consist of a key cylinder for locking and unlocking. It also has a rotatable knob on the other side. 

Keyed Entry

Keyed entry door knobs is a common type of door knob used for home door knobs. It has a keyed cylinder on the exterior knob, and a button or twist mechanism on the interior knob.

After learning the different types of door knobs, learn about the five factors to consider when choosing a door knob finish.

Factors To Consider When Choosing A Door Knob Finish

Overall Design Theme

When choosing a door knob’s finish, you should ensure that it matches your home’s overall design to ensure they match perfectly. You should only purchase those that will enhance the design of your entire home.

Door Function

Like choosing cabinet handles, it is vital to consider your door’s specific functions. These functions vary depending on the needs of the owner such as privacy and storage before selecting its finish. Otherwise, it may cause great inconvenience. 

Consider Aesthetic Appeal

When choosing a door knob finish, you need to consider its aesthetic appeal in addition to its style and design. It is always advisable to buy and install decent-looking door hardware including main door lock installation that can perfectly match your home’s style.  

Existing Door Accessories

The accessories on your door play an important role in determining which door knob finish you should select. If the door knob finish you select or the gate lock you install greatly differs from the design of your door accessories, your door could appear mismatched with the other door hardware you have installed.

Now that you know how to choose a door knob finish, know about the five reasons to opt for a door knob replacement.

Five Reasons to Opt For A Door Knob Replacement

Regular home maintenance plays a vital role in extending a home’s longevity, comfortability, and security. Despite this, some landlords only replace their door locks and door knobs when the entire lock system is damaged beyond repair, causing tenants to suffer unnecessarily. 

You should remember to replace your door knob minimally on a yearly basis. Additionally, it should be replaced when the following signs are present: 

Recent Break-In

Oftentimes, when burglars attempt a forced entry into your home, they will cause severe damage to your door lock. Installing a door handle and door knob that has a robust locking mechanism will give you enough time to exit your home through the back door even if the intruders managed to break your lock. Thus, door knobs play an essential role in enhancing home security. 

Stolen/Lost Keys

Stolen keys can jeopardise your safety and home’s security as the robber can trace and rob your property within a few minutes. Hence, tenants should immediately alert their landlords after losing their keys to have their HDB door locks quickly replaced. Doing so minimises the intruders’ chances of gaining access into their home unauthorised. 

The Door Knob Doesn’t Feel Secure

You should remember that unsecured door knobs make your home more vulnerable to break-ins. Professional burglars will only need a few minutes to break into your home, leaving you with no time to protect yourself or alert the authorities. Hence, it is imperative that you immediately repair your installed door locks that compromise your property security.  

Door Knob Doesn’t Turn Smoothly

If you experience any difficulties when opening your doors, your locks may be damaged and require replacement. Even though you can opt to repair them, it is best to change your door knobs entirely to secure your property.  

Old Door Knobs

Property managers and landlords tend to ignore aged door handles and knobs. However, they should replace their old locking system and change their door lock with a more secure one despite them being seemingly functional.

Once you are aware about the five reasons to replace your door knob, be sure to take note of the dangers of a DIY knob installation.

Dangers of DIY Knob Installation

There are many door knob professionals in Singapore. However, some homeowners still prefer to do DIY door knob installation. Although installing your door knob yourself may seem ideal, it can actually pose a lot of dangers including: 

Loose Door Knob Parts

Installing your door knob yourself may cause various movable parts of the door knob to loosen or even render it completely unusable. Hence, you should hire a professional to install your door knob and handles to avoid any damages. 

Misaligned Lock

Many people forget that door knobs’ locks need to be properly aligned for it to work properly. Consequently, they often face common door lock problems such as getting locked out of their home.

Improper Drilling

After installing their door knobs themselves, many homeowners’ knobs tend to loosen as they lack the drilling experience to do so securely. Hence, it is advisable that you seek help from a professional to install your door knob.

Incorrect Door Measurement

Many people fail to take the necessary measurements before attempting to install their door knobs themselves. Consequently, they face unnecessary difficulties when opening or closing their doors. Thus, you should always contact a professional to install your door knob so that you can avoid such common door knobs and handle issues.

Besides knowing about the dangers of a DIY knob installation, keep in mind how you should select a professional door knob and handle installer.

How To Select A Professional For Your IKEA Door Knobs And Handles Installation

Over the last few years, IKEA door knobs and handles have been gaining attention. If you have just bought new door knobs or door handles from IKEA, although you do not have enough experience in installing them, you can seek help from a professional door knob and handle installer.

Compare Payment Methods and Costs

In order for you to decide which services may go along with your budget, and at the same time making sure that your IKEA door knobs and handle installation is done efficiently, ensure to compare the cost of one to another. It is also suggested that you compare their payment methods to see which professional handyman has a fast transaction.

Obtain Recommendations

A better way of looking for a professional door knob and handle installer is by asking for suggestions from people you know. In case no one has given you suggestions, it is best to search for them online.

Consult The Professional In Advance

Determining the handyman’s services through research can highly help you, asking them in person or online can offer high advantages as well. You may be able to check the overall prices of door knobs and handle the installation. Moreover, you may know when they are going to be available.

Ask For A Quote

To prevent overspending, make sure to hire a handyman who can give you an estimation. By doing this, you can check the overall price of the IKEA knobs and handles for your household.

If you have a door knob which needs to be installed or replaced, simply call Everyworks Singapore. Through our fast and efficient door knob installation/replacement services. You are sure to get your door knob installed with minimal difficulty and no damage. We also provide other door repair services in case you have other door hardware that requires servicing such as door handles and HDB gate locks.

Case Study

Rusty Door Knob Replacement Handyman Singapore – HDB Empress Road

Door Knob Replacement for Toilet Door Handyman Singapore – Commercial Office Lavender