Seeking Suggestions For Replacing Closet Door Handles
bwflorida
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I’m looking for a creative way to replace standard closet door handles in a manufactured home. The client has requested low-profile handles that do not protrude so far out into the hallway where the closets are located. The “P” measurement of most standard passage way handles is at least 2 inches, and the one source of low profile handles I was able to find (Brass Accents) are too expensive for this elderly couple. I’ve already installed ball-catch latches, so only dummy handles are needed. Even a cabinet handle would work, but that would require filling the large existing holes and then sanding and painting the fill material. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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There are cabinet handles that are basically round dishes with a U-shaped swivel handle that pulls out. Similar to this "recessed ring pull" only the surround is circular: http://www.myknobs.com/ri690228130.html
Unfortuntely, don't know where you might find them.
There are also "thumb pulls" like this that would fit the hole (with a little adjustment), but they'd be difficult for arthritic hands: http://d2ad4evebppadi.cloudfront.net/ribp72965183-thumb.jpg
I have an idea...
Make the existing hole much larger, mount a plate to the back of the door, screw the current knobs to the plate, and find a way to trim the hole. Maybe a turned wood insert, of even a creative use of a pvc fitting etc.
Fill the holes with this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0034M19AQ/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_3?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000I6EFHK&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1WB2E3JZN7EQT48TQ5HQ
Then use these as the pull:
http://www.simplyknobsandpulls.com/cup-pulls/polished-brass/
Low profile, and they are easy to tug on. Place the closed side facing the latch, open side facing the hinges. Only need a handle on the side to open.