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Finding the perfect door knocker for your front door isn’t necessarily as easy as you think. Buying one as a gift for someone else can be even harder. When buying a knocker for a front door there are many things you may want to have a look at carefully. You’ll find door knockers in many different finishes and styles and you want to find one which matches the style and look of the home.

Normal style door knockers will look out of place on a more modern home. When buying a front door knocker as a gift for someone else you many not be aware of the particular style of their home. In this case it is best to go with a simple style of door knocker that may fit anywhere. There are many different finishes available for door knockers.

The finish on the door knocker should match the finish on the rest of the door hardware. Door knockers are most frequently made of brass. Brass door knockers work well as it is simple to work with and looks good with both a satin and a brushed finish. The incontrovertible fact that brass does not rust makes it the ideal material for a door knocker. It is a good idea to take a careful observe the the materials that the door knocker is made from.

Often times manufacturers will use zinc or pot metal castings which are plated. Although they will look good in the shop it won’t be long before they start to peal and chip. The door knocker will start to corrode as quickly as the plating wears down. The 2 mounting techniques for door knockers are surface mounting and through the door mounting. Thru the door mounting needs that you drill a hole thru the door. Decortive nuts and bolts are then used to secure the door knocker. Surface mounted door knockers need you to use screws to connect the knocker on the outside of the door.