canalsiderenovation Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 I've been overruled on the door knobs in favour of handles because we can't have magnetic latches with knobs. This is the handle we like https://www.carlislebrass.com/mono-lever-on-square-rose With a door a similar style to this https://www.carlislebrass.com/mono-lever-on-square-rose (I'm not a huge fan of the door but finding one that does a full and part glazed option in the range or similar is difficult and the other half is against with anything with horizontal lines or panels because of dust!) Is there a particular type of magnetic latch I should be looking for and if doors need to be a certain thickness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 There's square ones and round ones. I prefer the round ones. I have these as does @AliG who put me onto them: https://www.doorhandlecompany.co.uk/excel-hardware-precision-bolt-through-magnetic-tubular-latch-18364/ He also has concealed hinges. Something else for you to want after! ? https://www.doorhandlecompany.co.uk/concealed_hinges/ A mate has just fitted these throughout, I don't like them. Are cheap and look cheap: https://www.morehandles.co.uk/eurospec-magnetic-tubular-latch-tlm50.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 These are so incredibly easy to fit: AM60Installation.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canalsiderenovation Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Onoff said: He also has concealed hinges. Something else for you to want after! ? https://www.doorhandlecompany.co.uk/concealed_hinges/ Oh crikey, budget doesn't stretch to these..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Just now, canalsiderenovation said: Oh crikey, budget doesn't stretch to these..... Are you sure...you'll dream about them now...never be able to look at those horrible "ordinary" hinges again... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canalsiderenovation Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Onoff said: Are you sure...you'll dream about them now...never be able to look at those horrible "ordinary" hinges again... Well I'll tell the other half its one or the other. Magnetic latches or concealed hinges. Come to think of it - there you go if that was a choice which would win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 32 minutes ago, canalsiderenovation said: Well I'll tell the other half its one or the other. Magnetic latches or concealed hinges. Come to think of it - there you go if that was a choice which would win? You can't catch your hip on a concealed hinge as you brush past it naked! I'd go for latches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canalsiderenovation Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 49 minutes ago, Onoff said: You can't catch your hip on a concealed hinge as you brush past it naked! That's really good to know thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 8 hours ago, canalsiderenovation said: I've been overruled on the door knobs in favour of handles because we can't have magnetic latches with knobs Perhaps I misunderstand. Why not? (If its because you other half says so then I totally agree). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 8 hours ago, canalsiderenovation said: I've been overruled on the door knobs in favour of handles because we can't have magnetic latches with knobs. You can get knobs you can turn? Found at random: https://www.villahus.co.uk/shop/86-brass-door-handles/3251-door-knob-single-turning-brass-orion-50mm/ Got a pic of the style of knob you're after? People on here are good at hunting down what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 These any good? Seem to recall it was a fluted style you were looking at: https://www.archiexpo.com/prod/reguitti/product-58834-2222898.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canalsiderenovation Posted October 28, 2020 Author Share Posted October 28, 2020 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Temp said: Perhaps I misunderstand. Why not? (If its because you other half says so then I totally agree). I believe it was because the only door knobs we liked were an unsprung Carlisle Brass one one which needed heavy duty latches so magnetic latches would be unsuitable. We also were only looking at around a £12 budget per handle/knob set which hindered choices. The ones in my first thread post (Carlisle Brass Cebu Mono in satin) are £13.95 at the cheapest we can find but we like the design. Edited October 28, 2020 by canalsiderenovation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canalsiderenovation Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Just wondering re magnetic latches if anyone has any issue with either doors staying shut, e.g. strength of the magnetic latches? I can't remember if it was on this forum or elsewhere but I do recall someone having issues with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 1 hour ago, canalsiderenovation said: Just wondering re magnetic latches if anyone has any issue with either doors staying shut, e.g. strength of the magnetic latches? I only have them on large cupboard doors but have had no issues with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Mine just have a couple of small magnets at the top. They need a tug to open. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canalsiderenovation Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 2 hours ago, newhome said: Mine just have a couple of small magnets at the top. They need a tug to open. I was thinking more of these ones https://www.doorhandlecompany.co.uk/excel-hardware-precision-bolt-through-magnetic-tubular-latch-18364/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhome Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Yes if they are for nornal internal doors they will need a different solution. Mine are just used on cupboards so don’t need to be hidden. There is no reason why the ones you’ve linked to wouldn’t work if they are lined up properly but my dogs would be able to push them open so I couldn’t use them on internal doors. Depends whether you have any pets you want to stay in a specific room I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 On 28/10/2020 at 19:41, canalsiderenovation said: I believe it was because the only door knobs we liked were an unsprung Carlisle Brass one one which needed heavy duty latches so magnetic latches would be unsuitable. We also were only looking at around a £12 budget per handle/knob set which hindered choices. The ones in my first thread post (Carlisle Brass Cebu Mono in satin) are £13.95 at the cheapest we can find but we like the design. Why is that? I don't speak from experience, but I can't see how a magnetic latch is different to a normal latch? It surely uses the same square shaft and you turn the square shaft to open it, and the latch is not going to know or care if you are turning the square shaft with a handle or a knob. so who says you cannot use a knob with a magnetic catch and WHY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canalsiderenovation Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 6 hours ago, ProDave said: Why is that? I don't speak from experience, but I can't see how a magnetic latch is different to a normal latch? It surely uses the same square shaft and you turn the square shaft to open it, and the latch is not going to know or care if you are turning the square shaft with a handle or a knob. so who says you cannot use a knob with a magnetic catch and WHY? I think it was because the knob was unsprung. I definitely didn't make it up! Well either way we had one magnetic latch fitted and my other half hates them. She doesn't think they are as secure as a normal latch, could 'blow open' and wants normal ones.... Means I could have had door knobs after all that. Oh well ? I've been told I must use the c word more often - compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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