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Which balcony handle is better: 4 popular types + repair and replacement

You may not even notice how often you use the handle on the balcony door. It can be one-sided and two-sided, with a lock, "shell", with different types of locking systems. And it doesn’t matter if you have a plastic balcony handle, or a ceramic one, you need to be able to repair or replace it if necessary. I will talk about the types of balcony handles, as well as the features of their replacement, in this article.

Most popular types

Handles can be divided into two types:

1. Stationary. They are not connected to the lock, and most often they are only needed in order to pull on them so that the door closes or opens. They can be made in the form of a bracket, "shell" and other shapes.

In the photo - plastic brackets without locks and latches

1. Movable. They are connected to the door lock, can be rotary or push.

In addition, handles differ in shape, color, material from which they are made, installation method (for example, mortise or overhead). Of course, the main quality should be convenience - this accessory should fully cover the needs of the owners in terms of functionality. But also a handle on a plastic balcony door can become a real work of art and complement the apartment.

View 1: double-sided

If you do not need to open / close the balcony from the side of the loggia, a one-sided handle is best. But you can also choose a two-sided option, it will be more convenient to use the loggia with it.

The basis of such handles is most often a strong metal mechanism, which provides the solution with strength and durability. It is important that the closing grooves are of high quality and made of materials that are not sensitive to corrosion.

Installing a double-sided handle will take more time and skill than a single-sided one, so if you do not have the experience or the necessary tools, it is better to entrust this work to professionals.

The double-sided handle on the balcony door is more convenient to use. But from a security point of view, this is not the best option, since the door can also be opened from the side of the loggia.

Instructions for installing a double-sided model:

1. Carefully remove the standard handle from the door.

1. We drill the profile of the door through with a thin drill. As a result, we have three holes at a distance of 2-3 cm from each other.
2. We take off the hardware. This can be done by unscrewing the fixing screws.

1. The central hole (out of 3 pre-marked with a thin drill) must be drilled with a drill with at least 8 mm.
2. After that, we measure the required distance for the fasteners from the central hole (this can be done by attaching the fastener to the profile and making notes). Then, with a drill with a diameter of 6 mm, we drill two mounting holes.
3. Install the hardware in place. We install the handle, tighten the fixing screws and mount the plugs.
4. Installation completed!

Approximately the same procedure must be followed if the handle is broken on the balcony and needs to be replaced, I will talk about this in more detail below.

If, after installing a new handle, there are problems with the seal: it touches or the door closes worse, simply cut off the excess part of the seal in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe mounts with a knife.

View 2: brace

This handle is installed on balcony doors not only in homes, but also in offices, shops, etc. Most often it is a metal structure, which is attached to the profile in two places with the help of brackets, but there are also plastic varieties.

It is difficult to install locking mechanisms directly on the bracket, so it makes sense to mount it on those doors that are already equipped with a reliable latch.

Kind 3: smoker's pen

The model, which allows you to keep the doors in the closed position without slamming, has received the symbolic name "smoker's handle". Going out onto the balcony, you can only slam the door slightly, and smoke or cold air will not get inside the apartment. This mechanism is equipped with a magnet.

In this case, the structure will remain in the open position, and to exit, you will only need to lightly push the door.

View 4: "toffee"

If you installed a one-sided model on the balcony, then there may be a problem with exiting the loggia, because the handle will only be from the side of the apartment. In this case, you can mount a special "petal" on the outside of the door to close or open the door from the outside.

It is also called "toffee", because it performs only this function, or "shell". This element can be made of aluminum or plastic, as a rule, parts are made to match the color of the door or loggia (the most popular colors are white or brown).

How to choose a balcony handle?

Models for a balcony door can be made not only from metal or plastic, but also from glass, cermet, fiberglass.

Inside the structures, fittings designed for plowing are used. In addition, the mechanism can be additionally equipped with a lock and other mechanisms that protect against unauthorized access.

This is especially true for residents of the ground floors and families with children, as the lock will protect the house from burglars or prevent kids from accidentally opening the door.

What qualities should the fittings have:

1. Resistant to temperature changes. It is often colder on the balcony than in the apartment, especially in autumn and winter, so plastic, metal or other material should not be affected by temperature changes. It is also desirable that the coating of the product does not fade due to sunlight, this is especially true for those whose loggia overlooks the sunny side.

1. Moisture resistant. If condensation forms on the door, the fittings should not suffer from rust.
2. Ease of operation of the locking mechanism. The simpler the interaction with the lock from the side of the apartment, the better. When you go out to the loggia to hang out your laundry or enjoy the beautiful scenery, you will not want to fiddle with the locking mechanism for a long time.

Replacement + repair

Sometimes the handles break. Depending on the complexity of the damage, they can either be repaired by hand or replaced. In case the product began to hang out, it is worth checking whether the self-tapping screws are screwed tightly.

For this you need:

• turn the handle to the "open" mode (so that it is parallel to the floor);
• squeeze a rectangular plug over the screws;
• turn the mechanism 90 degrees;
• weakened fastener heads that “hide” behind the plug must be screwed with a Phillips screwdriver;
• then return the plug to its place;
• check the performance of the design.

How to change a broken handle:

1. We place the handle in the “open” position, slightly remove and turn the plug.

1. We unscrew the screws, take out the product.
2. We insert a pre-sized structure into the prepared holes from under the previous handle, screw in the screws.

1. We fix the decorative cap.

1. Checking the operation of the door.

Conclusion

In the article, I talked about the most common types of handles for a balcony door, and also shared tips for replacing and repairing them. I think now it will not be difficult for you to choose the right part, replace or repair it. You will find more visual information in the video in this article. And I'm waiting for questions in the comments - write!

Installing a double-sided handle on a balcony door is an important issue that should be approached responsibly. In order to qualitatively make the installation of an element, without which not a single door can do, you need to study the features and sequence of the process. And also at the planning stage of repair work, you should decide what kind of product it will be, because there are many different types of door handles.

Double-sided balcony door handle

Depending on the mechanism, double-sided handles can be:

1. Standard (stationary).
2. Movable.

standard handle

Products such as a stationary door handle are a conventional design, on both sides of which there is an element, pulling which opens the door.

In its structure, the stationary handle has a metal plate, which is located inside the door structure. On both sides of this plate there is a thread into which the functional part is screwed or places for screws so that the handle can be screwed.

Movable handle

If it is enough to install a stationary element and adjust the placement, then for the installation of movable door handles you need to have some skills. Movable handles have a locking mechanism in their structure. In turn, this type of handles is divided into two types:

In the first case, the mechanism works like a handle for a loggia and a balcony. You need to turn the door handle to the side or lower it and the latch opens.

In a push latch for a balcony or interior door, the latch mechanism is activated when the protruding part is pressed, then scrolled.

There are also several types of how to install it. Overhead mechanisms and mortise mounting systems. The installation method is determined initially and is known when purchasing the product. The installation option depends on what tools and materials you need to purchase.

The process of installing a double-sided handle

The movable handle is the mechanism to look out for when choosing a balcony handle. These are the most popular types of handles for balcony doors and loggias. A double-sided handle is usually installed on a plastic balcony door.

What is a good double-sided pen

Not without reason, double-sided handles often become the choice of those who have plastic balcony doors. After all, the installation of such a handle allows you to freely open the door structure, both from the side of the apartment and from the side of the street. The main advantages, due to which they rely on this type of handle, are:

What's wrong with a double-sided handle

Along with many advantages, there is also a disadvantage, which can be called a big one. Such a disadvantage is a decrease in the level of security. Not surprising, because the handle, which opens from the side of the street on the balcony, can be an excellent option for intruders to enter the premises. However, manufacturers have thought of this nuance by equipping the double-sided handles with mechanisms that protect against hacking.


First of all, the issue of security should be of concern to people living on the first or last floors, where it is easiest for unwanted persons to get into. If the balcony is glazed or equipped with a grate through which no one can get, then you can safely consider the option of a double-sided handle. But still, it is necessary to control that the position is not open at the part of the door structure. At a minimum, this will help maintain a normal level of temperature in the room.

Choosing a double-sided handle for a balcony door

The choice of pens today is quite large.

Balcony door handles in different colors

Therefore, an inexperienced person in repair work can simply be confused when he sees a variety of offers on the store shelves. When choosing a handle for a balcony door, you should consider the following nuances:

Considering all the above details, you can choose the perfect handle for a balcony door. In order for the handle to fully perform its functions, it must also be installed correctly. To do this, you should study the installation process in detail.

Reversible handle installation

When a double-sided pen has already been purchased, the matter remains small, but the main thing.

Double-sided installation handle kit

One of the important stages is the installation of the product in the door structure. The first thing to do is prepare the necessary materials and tools:

• the product itself;
• drills of the required diameter;
• screwdriver;
• machine for cutting excess parts;
• metal knife.

These are the main tools and materials that are needed for high-quality installation of fittings in the design of the doorway. The sequence of the process is as follows:

1. First you need to dismantle the old handle from the door structure.
   
2. Then check the holes for installing a new handle. If it is identical in diameter to the new handle, then the next step is to fix the handle in the door. If it is not identical, then a through hole of the desired diameter should be drilled.
3. After that, it is necessary to check the design of the fasteners of the double-sided handle and disconnect the two parts of the product.
   
4. The central mounting hole should be 8 millimeters. And the holes for the screws are approximately 6 millimeters.
   
5. The marks of the places where the holes for the screws will be drilled should be made with a pencil and then drilled.
6. When the holes are ready, you should fix the handle on the door by firmly screwing it with fasteners. In the places where the screws are located, it is necessary to make inserts from sealing rubber.

   

   Fixing the balcony handle with screws

7. After that, a decorative hat is fixed on the screws so that the fittings look expensive and aesthetically pleasing.
8. After fixing the product, you need to check the strength of the fastening by trying the mechanism several times in action. The door structure must close tightly when the handle is closed. This will provide reliable protection of the premises from the penetration of drafts, cold or dust.

The video shows the process of installing a double-sided handle on a balcony door.

Today there are many options for double-sided handles for balcony doors. Therefore, each person will be able to choose a suitable product for himself, both from a visual point of view and at a price.

One of the most significant drawbacks of metal-plastic balcony doors in the "standard" configuration is the lack of a handle on the side of the balcony. Therefore, when ordering the installation of a brand new balcony block, the manufacturer's attention should be focused on the fact that the door must be equipped with handles for plastic balcony doors on both sides. Otherwise, your attempts to close the door from the side of the balcony may result in pinched fingers or broken nails.

Since the vast majority of owners of metal-plastic doors have to install an additional handle from the side of the balcony, it makes sense to describe their possible designs and the procedure for installing double-sided handles.

Types of metal-plastic handles

The range of handles for plastic doors leading to the balcony, if not brilliant with a variety of designs, is very diverse in the choice of materials from which the handles are made: metal, plastic, glass, ceramics. As well as in their shape and colors. You can choose according to your taste, in accordance with the design concept of the balcony or room, the color of the plastic from which the balcony block is made, or vice versa, contrasting and clearly visible. It all depends on taste.

The most common handles for plastic doors of the following designs:

• Associated with the balcony locking mechanism.
• Shell handles (petal).
• Handles-staples.

Handle associated with the locking mechanism

The handles associated with the locking mechanism are usually the same shape, color and dimensions as the handle located on the side of the room. It can be equipped with a locking mechanism, with a lock and a key to close the balcony door. But such a mechanism is installed only from the side of the apartment. It prevents the possibility of opening the balcony door with a handle from the street side. The option with a lock is relevant for those who have small children in order to avoid their accidental exit to the balcony without parental supervision or for residents of the first and upper floors and those whose balcony is connected to neighbors or fire balconies and is not glazed.

The only element that needs to be replaced in an already installed locking mechanism is a metal square rod, on which the handles are actually attached on both sides. Compared to the standard, already installed in the door, the square rod for the reversible handle should be extended. So that both handles can be fixed on it.

For installation, in addition to the handle itself and the elongated square rod, you will need to drill three holes: one through which the elongated rod for the double-sided handle will go out from the balcony side by 1-2 mm. larger than the diameter of the rod, and two small holes for tightening the screws with which the handle will be attached to the PVC profile from the street side.

From the tool you will need an electric drill or a screwdriver, a pair of metal drills, a Phillips screwdriver.

For installation on a balcony door, you can buy a handle and an elongated square rod separately, or you can buy a set of two metal-plastic handles with a rod and fixing screws. The only action before buying is to measure the thickness of the balcony profile from which the door is made, so that the length of the rod is sufficient for the normal functioning of both handles.

Handle shell (petal)

It is advisable to install such a handle only if the door is equipped with a normally functioning latch of any design that securely holds the door in gusts of wind (on an unglazed balcony) or in the event of a draft. Otherwise, a double-glazed window may break if the door opens.

The handle is in the form of a shell or curved profile made of either plastic or aluminium. Due to their utility, such petal handles are rarely decorated. On the contrary, they strive to make them inconspicuous.

A handle is installed - a petal in any convenient place in height. For its installation, it is required to drill two holes for self-tapping screws, with which to attach the handle to the profile and close the screw caps with decorative caps. Installation takes 5, maximum 10 minutes.

Pull handle

It is a bracket that is attached to the profile in two places on the brackets. Such handles are usually equipped with doors that do not have automatic latches, in shops or offices. But it can be successfully installed on the balcony door. As in the case of a shell handle, its installation makes sense only if there is a reliable latch on the doors.

Installing a double-sided handle on a balcony door significantly increases the comfort of using it. The help of strangers is not required in order to close the door behind those who have entered the balcony or enter from the balcony if the door is closed behind you.

The only inconvenience of the installed double-sided handle is the inability to use a standard mosquito net installed in the balcony door opening, the choice of which you can read in our article. The handle will move the frame of the mosquito net and may damage it. Therefore, in the summer, when using a mosquito net, the handle will have to be unscrewed.

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Handles for plastic doors are an essential attribute for any design, without them the doors will not be able to function normally. There are a large number of models and varieties of pens, so before choosing the right one, you will have to study well the purpose of each.

What are the design features of the handles?

Most often, handles on plastic doors are divided into three groups according to the design features:

• Stationary. Such a handle is not securely fixed, it does not have any mechanisms, and the door is not locked with its help. This device helps to open the sash using mechanical force (pull or push). The shape of such an accessory can be absolutely any, it depends only on the design desired by the customer. This type of construction can be found everywhere.

  Stationary handles

• Pressure. Door handles for such a system have a simple mechanism, thanks to which, when the handle is pressed, a metal tongue goes inside the leaf, and the sash opens easily. When closed, the tongue is inside the bar and prevents the canvas from opening.

  

  Push handles

• Swivel. This design is similar to the push model, but its mechanism is more complex, opening occurs when the handle is turned. Such doors most often have several opening positions, that is, they are equipped. Some models may have a lock and a button that blocks pressing.

  

  Handle with lock button

  

  Handle with lock

  If the balcony door is broken, it is not necessary to look for a specialist, you can repair it yourself. read on our website.

  So that you can choose good fittings, we have prepared for you.

  What are the types of systems?

  The installed handle on a plastic one does not have to be strictly related to any common system. There is a large selection of varieties of these elements. The most common are the following:

  
  

  What material to choose?

  Handles for plastic doors to a balcony or other door leaf can be made, like the doors themselves, from PVC or made of metal. Regardless of the material, you can choose the color and shape of most pens. These parameters depend on the design solution that is applicable in the interior.

  It is better not to save on accessories and handles and purchase high-quality, albeit more expensive products. They will serve you much longer, they will not break at the most inopportune moment: in this respect, metal products are more reliable.

  Proven manufacturers who use plastic for the manufacture of handles use durable PVC material that can withstand heavy loads. Such plastic handles are much more reliable than those metal ones that are made in artisanal conditions. Plastic parts are most often installed on the balconies of apartments, in private houses, most shops. This is due to the affordable price, as well as the fact that many manufacturers install such handles as standard.

  However, if the door is installed in institutions where a large number of people use it, it is worth putting a metal handle, and one that was made by a well-established manufacturer. Plastic door handles for plastic doors of hospitals, large stores, schools will fail very quickly, as the load on the material will be excessively high.

  Metal elements are more reliable, they are made from lightweight materials, such as anodized aluminum, in addition, various alloys of this metal are used. Most often, steel or brass is added, due to which the products become more durable and reliable. The alloy retains the best qualities of the metals used in it - aluminum makes it light, not afraid of moisture, steel or brass is strong, able to withstand strong mechanical stress.

  Choosing handles for plastic doors , pay attention not only to the functionality of the item, but also to the material from which it is made. Sometimes it is better to pay a little more, but put a good pen, than to get by with cheap ones that will have to be changed often.

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Any, even the best door installed in an apartment or any other room, cannot perform its functions without installing fittings on it. Recently popular PVC doors are no exception. In particular, without a handle for plastic doors, the canvas will not be fixed in the closed position, it will be inconvenient to open it. Without other fittings, the operation of doors may be difficult or impossible. For example, without hinges, a swing door cannot be hung and used for its intended purpose.

The article will consider the types of handles for plastic doors, their features and installation procedure. In addition, the main types of latches that can be installed complete with handles will be described.

Types of handles

Handles are one of the most important fittings. They make life much easier and more convenient. In addition to functional advantages, handles can also be an element of decor, emphasizing the features of the interior and delighting with their beauty.

It is not known exactly when handles appeared in a person’s life and who invented such an important element of fittings today. The first information about them appeared in the papyri of ancient Egypt, which were written 4 thousand years ago. Over the years, the fittings became better, more functional, many of its types and varieties appeared.

The main impetus for the development of pens was made in the last century, after the Second World War. It was at this time that plastic doors began to appear, for which handles that were completely different from those for wooden and metal doors were used.

In the modern sense, handles for plastic doors are not just brackets that you need to pull to open the door, but a whole mechanism that carries various functions.

There are two main types of such mechanisms on the market. The first type is mobile. Such pens are also called falevye. The design feature is that the handle is connected to the locking mechanism. To open the doors, you need to turn it or press it.

The second type is stationary. In this case, the handle is a fixed structural element that is not connected to the lock. Stationary knobs, as well as staples and shells, are widespread.

About the last variety should be told in more detail. They are mounted only when a normal latch is installed on the door, which fixes its position. Otherwise, in strong winds or in a draft, the door may open and the double-glazed window may break. As a rule, the place of installation of this type of fittings is the outer part of the balcony door.

Such a pen received the name "shell" for a reason. It is very similar to a clam shell. It can be made from either plastic or aluminium. Manufacturers strive to make such fittings invisible.

Installation is carried out anywhere on the canvas. The main rule is the convenience of opening in height. Fasteners are carried out using ordinary self-tapping screws, which, after twisting, are closed with decorative caps. Installation is very simple.

This pen is also called a "smoker's pen". It is designed specifically for plastic doors that lead to the balcony. With its help, you can enter the loggia and close the door behind you. An interesting name is due to the fact that such pens are usually used by smokers. In most cases, this element of fittings is included in the standard equipment of doors.

Depending on how the handles are mounted on plastic doors, overhead or mortise models are distinguished. Overhead are fixed on the outside of the canvas. Mortise are fixed in a cavity specially cut on the canvas.

The most common types of handles on the market are:

• Handle-fal, which is inherently rotary. The handle is turned to open the locking mechanism. There are push options as well. Such mechanisms can be installed not only on plastic doors, but also on ordinary interior doors;
• Handle-bracket. If locks are installed on the door, such a handle is installed only in order to be able to pull it in order to open the door.

For the production of handles for plastic doors, different technologies are used. This allows you to make different versions of products from a variety of materials with different shapes and appearances. Materials such as PVC, various metal alloys are used. Color can be completely different, which implies complete freedom for creativity.

Modern handles can become a real decoration for a house, apartment, or other dwelling. There are also design options that are made to order. They can be very beautiful, but at the same time very expensive.

Handles for balconies

One of the most common places to install handles for a plastic door is a balcony. This is due to the fact that plastic double-glazed windows are installed everywhere on the balconies, with which PVC doors harmonize well. Various color schemes can be used, but as a rule, white is used.

This does not prevent you from installing handles of any color that will match the overall interior and style of the room. For the production of fittings, the same material is used as for plastic windows, as well as for window handles. This allows windows and doors to harmonize with each other.

Handles can only be installed indoors, or they can be duplicated on the other side, on the balcony itself. It is worth noting that this may allow intruders to enter the apartment from the outside, through the balcony (on the lower floors of houses or on the very top).

In order to protect property from thieves, handles for balcony paintings are equipped with locks. In addition, such products will not allow small children to enter the balcony, since this is a rather dangerous place to play, especially in the absence of external glazing.

In most cases, a handle designed for a balcony plastic door has the same features and characteristics as a handle for an interior or entrance plastic door. This can be seen by examining the list of materials that are used for the production of this type of fittings.

The canvas on which the fittings are installed can be solid, solid, made entirely of plastic, or equipped with various inserts made of glass or other materials. This allows you to create a lot of ideas for design, in which handles play an important role.

An important role in the installation of accessories on the balcony is its resistance to external environmental conditions and reliability. Severe frosts come in winter, sweltering heat and humidity come in summer. Plastic feels great in all weather conditions - it does not break, does not crack, does not react to moisture.

Replacement and repair of the balcony door handle

The main load when opening the doors falls on the handle. Unfortunately, if used improperly, this piece of hardware may not withstand and break.

Do not think that the handle installed on the plastic balcony door is not very durable. Its strength is sufficient to withstand severe loads, to provide the ability to open the door in any, the most difficult conditions. There are times when people do not calculate the effort when opening the door, for example, being irritated by some circumstances and the handle breaks.

In this case, there are two options - repair or replacement of the handle. In addition, the handle can loosen corny, for this it will need to be “pulled up”.

Consider the basic steps that must be taken to repair a loose handle or replace a broken one. Such actions do not require any specific knowledge and skills, as well as complex tools. An ordinary screwdriver is enough. If you plan to install a handle on the outside of the room (on the balcony), you will also need a drill or a screwdriver with 3 and 8 mm drills.

First of all, consider how you can eliminate the backlash of the handle. It often appears during prolonged use of the doors, this is due to the fact that the fastening is loosened by the handle (the screw unwinds). To correct this shortcoming, the handle is moved to the open position (horizontal). Then you need to squeeze and turn the plug that covers the screws. Using a screwdriver, the bolts are tightened, after which the handle works again without any complaints.

Before you install the plug back, you should check the operation of the handle by closing and opening the mechanism. If all is well, the plug returns to the attachment point.

Let's move on to replacing the handle. There is nothing difficult in the procedure for removing and installing this type of fittings for plastic balcony doors. First of all, the handle is set to an open, horizontal position. The plug is removed in the same way as described above. Using a screwdriver or screwdriver, the bolts that hold the structure are removed. After that, the handle is taken out and replaced with a pre-purchased new handle. Fixation is carried out using the same fasteners.

The handle is installed in the same way. So, there is nothing complicated in the procedure for installing the hardware in question on a plastic door.

Latches for doors

The handle for a plastic door in the open state cannot keep the canvas from opening. In such cases, the installation of a special latch is required.

The following types of latches are widespread:

• Roller. This option works as follows. When the roller enters the groove, the spring is activated, which latches the mechanism. This is the most reliable and preferred option. On the other hand, if the canvas sags, the latch needs to be adjusted;
• Fale. The principle of operation of this latch is similar to the roller latch, with the exception that not a roller is used, but a special rectangle (beveled). To open the door, it is necessary to mount a rotary handle on it;
• Magnetic.

The most convenient and proven option. The good thing is that it always works - regardless of whether the door is skewed or not. Installation can be carried out at any height, and closing is realized using the attractive force of two magnets. The advantage of such a latch is that the magnetic mechanism is not erased and is practically eternal.

Latches go well with the smoker's handle already discussed earlier, which allows you to pull the door until the latch mechanism of any design is activated.

So, the choice of handles for plastic doors is not great, but they all have their own characteristics. They are easy to install and convenient to use. If problems arise, the fittings can be easily replaced with a similar one.