Door handles for glass doors

The right choice of door handles for glass doors depends on the door type. Whether single-action doors or sliding glass doors: the design and installation of the individual door handles differ. The requirements for door handles for glass doors are easy handling and a matching appearance that creates a harmonious overall look with the door.

The most common fixing method for door handles is the screw technique. With glass doors , the screws are not usually screwed into the door leaf, but the two parts of the door handle are screwed together.

For sliding doors in particular, door handles or handle bars are glued to the glass door with a special adhesive. Handle shells are also fixed to the door leaf with adhesive.

The design of door handles for glass doors is generally simpler than the range of door handles for wooden doors. A glass door is timelessly modern and blends in with all interior styles thanks to its transparent design. The door handles, handle bars and handle shells are selected to match the glass door. Clear lines in plain silver, black or gray tones match any glass door, depending on the interior design. Wooden doors go well with rustic or rural furnishing styles, which often feature an ornate design. Accordingly, door handles for wooden doors are usually more playful in appearance than door handles for glass doors.

Door handles are made from different materials. Plastic, brass, aluminum, steel, stainless steel or chrome. Plastic door handles can be manufactured in almost any color. They are easy to maintain, but are less durable than stainless steel or aluminum door handles as they become porous more quickly and wear or discolor more easily. Brass door handles are durable, but need polishing from time to time and require more maintenance. A glass door with stainless steel, chrome, aluminum or brass door handles almost always looks more elegant and of higher quality than a glass door with plastic door handles.