What Are The Benefits Of An Internal Door Handle From Aspire?

When picking out door handles, your initial instincts might be guided by function. You want a handle that is comfortable to use, with a lever that sits comfortably in your hand and a smooth action that is easy on your wrists.

At Aspire Doors all our door handles offer these functional benefits. However, a door handle is more than just a practical addition to your internal doors. It is a stylish finishing touch that can complete the look of your interior door.

From matt black door furniture to match an industrial-style bifold door to a flash of polished chrome contrasting with a pair of crisp white French doors, a handle is part of a door’s personality. Picking the right one can make a big difference.

Internal Door Handles To Suit Every Home

There’s no point poring over a wide variety of door designs to find the perfect one for your home if you’re just going to finish it with the first handle you see.

As much as you need your door to fit seamlessly into your interior, your door handle needs to suit your design dreams too. Whether you’re looking to complete your period project with a brass doorknob or finishing your minimalist style decor with a polished chrome lever-on-rose, you want to find one that matches the overall look of your room.

Modern, traditional and flexible designs

We stock handles in a number of different styles, all chosen specifically because they add a beautiful final flourish to our range of internal doors.

They all feature a round rose design, to help minimise their impact on the door and keep them looking sleek and understated.

Matt, Polished or Satin Finishes

Our handles are also available in a range of materials and finishes. Whether you’re looking for polished chrome to finish your bathroom door, or a sleek matt black handle to match new bifolds, search our collection and we’re confident you’ll find a handle that fit your needs.

Ergonomic Design

While looks will play part in the suitability of any door handle, how they function is always going to top the list of importance.

Every handle we supply is ergonomically designed. Their smooth edges fit comfortably in your hand, while they press down smoothly and release slowly. They are designed for comfort and designed to last.

Fixings Included

Our range of door handles come with all the fixings you need to get them installed when they arrive. This includes a pair of handles and a through bolt to keep your handle secure even in high-traffic areas.

Matching Internal Latches Available

We also stock a collection of internal latches that will fit in any door unit that we supply. Like our handles, these latches are perfectly suited to our doors in terms of both looks and quality.

10 Year Mechanical Guarantee

Our robust, high-quality internal doors will last for at least 10 years. We know you’ll want a handle that can match that lifespan, so every door handle we stock comes with a 1o-year mechanical guarantee.

Internal door handles FAQ

How Does an Internal Door Handle Work?

An internal door handle is attached to a latch, which connects the door to the doorframe.

The latch has two components that lock the door in place; the cylinder, which is connected to the door, and the strike plate which sits on the doorframe and has a hole for the cylinder to sit in when the door is closed.

When the door handle is rotated, it moves the spindle, which connects the handle to the latch. The spindle then pulls the cylinder out of the hole in the doorframe, allowing you to open your door.

What are the Parts of an Internal Door Handle?

There are a few basic parts of an internal door handle:

• The lever (x2): This is the handle that you push to open the door
• The rose (x2): This is the round or square plate that the handle connects to
• The spindle: This connects the handle to the latch so that the door can open.
• The through-bolt: This connects the door handles together through the door.

What are Door Handles Made of?

Door handles can be made of various materials, from many types of metals to PVC, to wood. The material you choose will depend on the aesthetics of your home and your own personal choice.

At Aspire, we offer brushed, satin, and polished nickel door handles that come with a 10-year mechanical guarantee!

Are Door Handles Easy To Fit?

An internal door handle is relatively easy to fit. Most internal handles won’t need a locking system, which makes them far easier to install than on external doors.

Even those that do need a lock (like a bathroom door) often come with a simple, thumb turn lock that doesn’t require much extra effort to install.

Replacing internal handles is the easiest of all. Buy a handle with a latch that is the same size and you can simply unscrew the handle fixings and do a straight swap. If you are installing a handle on a new door, more work will be needed as you will have to make a hole through the door for the handle and latch to fit in.

With the right tools, anyone who is competent at DIY should be able to fit a door handle without too much hassle.

How Do I Fit Internal Door Handles

This will depend on whether you’re replacing a door handle or installing a completely new handle. The process for replacing an internal door handle is more simple as the holes are already cut into the door. Installing a handle on a new door will require some carpentry on your end. 

Interested in learning more? Check out our in-depth article on fitting internal door handles (Coming soon!)

How High Should a Handle be on an Internal Door?

A standard door handle should be situated between 34 and 48 inches (86cm to 121cm) from the ground. This places it just around hip height for most adults and allows those who are shorter or in wheelchairs to easily access the handle as well.

This height correlates with the sturdiest part of the door, making it the most secure placement of the doorknob.

Can you Use Internal Door Handles Outside?

Technically, yes, you can use any door handles for your external door. Although it’s important to keep safety and security in mind. External door handles typically have a tougher job than interior door handles – they are the front line of defence between your house and intruders.

Because of this, external door handles are usually fitted with one or more locking mechanisms to improve security.

While it is possible to use an internal door handle for your external door, it’s not recommended unless the proper security precautions are put in place.

Are Internal Door Handles Standard Sizes?

Standard internal door handles are typically one of the following:

• 44 mm
• 57 mm
• 82 mm
• 107 mm
• 130 mm

How to measure internal door handles

Door handles are measured from the edge of the door to the centre of the doorframe. This is called the backset.

Can I paint an Internal Door Handle?

Absolutely! It’s easy to paint your internal door handles and add a little more personalisation to your doors!

First, you’ll want to remove the door handles from the doors, and take them outside to paint. Place a blanket down that you don’t mind getting paint on or use a wooden block or tray.

Spray paint is recommended for painting your doorknobs as this will give them an even coat and texture. But if you’re feeling artsy, then traditional paints with a clear coat of spray paint on top should do the job.

Either way, you’ll want to wear a mask while using the spray paint so that you don’t inhale the fumes.

Looking for a more in-depth explanation? Check out our step-by-step guide to painting internal doors. (Coming soon!)

What Are The Different Types Of Door Handles?

There are 3 main styles of door handles: lever-on-rose, pull handles and doorknobs.

The traditional big, brass mushroom handle that many people picture when they think of a door handle, is called a doorknob. The round ‘knob’ of the handle is available in a choice of different shapes, including the squat ‘mushroom’ shape, a flat-topped ‘tulip’ design or a fully curved spherical shape.

Pull handles feature an ‘arched’ shape on one side of the door, and a flat plate on the other side. They are only used on ‘push-pull’ doors and are used in very high traffic areas, often in commercial settings.

The final standard type of door handle is a ‘lever on rose’ or ‘lever on backplate’ design. These feature a thin horizontal lever set onto a bigger backplate. Historically a tall, narrow backplate has been popular, but most modern designs now feature a smaller ‘rose’ shape that is far less obtrusive.

Why Choose An Internal Door Handle From Aspire Doors?

We strive to deliver an easy, effortless online shopping experience to every one of our customers. So if you need help in your search for the perfect door handle, want to compare features on our folding doors, or enquire about the status of an existing order, you can message our customer service team anytime. They can give you details on delivery and help answer any door-related questions you may have.