Installing New Door Knockers

Installing new door knockers in the home is a great way to bring a sense of style to the front entranceway, but the actual installation process might not be as easy as it seems. Some of the most popular styles are brass door knockers and cast iron door knockers, which usually have surface or door mounting features. These small accessories have been used for centuries, and they can help add a touch of antiquity to the front door, if you can get them installed in the first place.

The simplest types of door knockers to install are the surface mounting variety, because the screws simply pass through the knocker and into the door. Brass and cast iron door knockers that are door-mounting, on the other hand, use bolts that pass through the door and screw into the knocker. This is a little bit more complicated, because the holes must actually be drilled through the door to match up with the door knockers.

The placement of cast iron and brass door knockers may also be dictated by the pattern and design of the actual door. The homeowners must decide how they want their door knockers to be placed in reference to the design fixtures of the door, while still being at a reasonable height for most people to reach. The average person should be able to reach the knocker, and it also doesn't look right if it's too high or low, but placing it at around five feet should be a sure bet. Whether choosing brass door knockers, cast iron door knockers or any of the other designs that are currently available, it's important to install them right. If done correctly, new door knockers make a fun and visually interesting addition to any home.

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