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Do You Have Door Questions?

Most people do when they shop for doors for their home remodeling or building projects. The really confusing part, though, is once you actually sit down at a showroom. The salesperson at the supplier will hit you with more door questions than you ever thought possible.

Let me tell you a quick story. I sent one of my clients off to shop for doors. She's a smart woman, an attorney, and the salesperson at the door supplier is one of the best. My client came back discouraged, saying that she felt 'lost and stupid'. That was the experience of a smart woman with an outstanding salesperson!

There are tons of details to decide. There's also a tremendous amount of shopping to be done when you are building a new house or remodeling an existing one. Think about all the products you must choose: doors, windows, roofing, exterior covering, flooring, cabinets, counters, lighting, plumbing fixtures....and the beat goes on. Each of those products are sold through different suppliers and with multiple trips to each, that is A LOT of your time.

What's the moral of the story for the homeowner? Do as much research and homework as you can before shopping. It will save you time and headache.

Here are the first things that you need to know when shopping for doors. Most likely, these 3 questions will be the first you are asked once you sit down with a salesperson.

Try to decide these upfront:

Paint or Stain — Why is this important? If you want stained doors, then some lines (like molded doors) are not available to you. Only a wood door can be stained. Now the salesperson knows which way to steer you.

Height Considerations — Why is this a first question? Doors taller than 8 ft. are available, although these are custom-made and more expensive. The salesperson would need to make sure it is available to you in the manufacturer's line she is considering for you.

For many years, the "standard" height for interior doors was 6-'8" (6 foot, 8 inches), or 80". Now, standard heights are 80", 84" and 96" (6'-8", 7' and 8'). If the house has high ceilings and large rooms, doors taller than 6'-8" look appropriate and amazing. Height impacts the look of a house in a major way which is one of the main reasons they are chosen early-on in the process.

Hardware Finish — The hardware 'finish' refers to the color and texture (although technically it can refer to the material from which it is made). Common finishes for knobs and hinges are brass (polished or dull), brushed chrome, nickel, bronze and antique brass.

This choice can be tricky because you need to have a vision of the color and finish of other hardware items in the house (way before you thought that you might need to decide). To connect the interior visually, you should see the same "finish" on door hardware, electrical and plumbing fixtures.

The 'finish' does not have to carry throughout the whole house - it works best where rooms flow into one another. For example, if your kitchen has a nickel finish faucet and nickel finish lights, then order nickel finish for the hinges and knobs there.

Remember, when door units are ordered, the doors and hinges are together. Doorknobs are purchased later. This means the hinge finish should be chosen now.

These are just a few considerations to help you get started on a successful door purchase. Happy shopping!

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1927 Ad Russwin Hardware Door Knob Interior Decor Hare - Original Print Ad List Price: $48.95 See Reviews For This Product Description This is an original 1927 color print ad for promoting the Russwin door hardware from Russell & Erwin Company. This piece was illustrated by Hare. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image. Features Product Type: Original Print Ad; Color Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+ Dimensions: Approximately 9.25 x 12.25 inches; 23 x 31 cm Authentication: Dual Serial-Numbered Certificates of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Packaged in custom sleeve w/ archival black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

1926 Ad Russwin Door Hardware Knob Interior Design - Original Print Ad List Price: $48.95 See Reviews For This Product Description This is an original 1926 color print ad for Russwin door hardware from Russell & Erwin Company. This ad features the Harrinson School, Michigan; Southwestern Bell Telephone Building, Missouri; Fort Meigs Hotel, Ohio; Skagit Country Court House, Washington; Mississippi Fire Insurance Company, Mississippi and Knights of Columbus Building, Illinois. Features Product Type: Original Print Ad; Color Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+ Dimensions: Approximately 9.25 x 12.25 inches; 23 x 31 cm Authentication: Dual Serial-Numbered Certificates of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Packaged in custom sleeve w/ archival black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

1913 Ad Yale Towne Builders' Hardware Door Knobs - Original Print Ad List Price: $47.95 See Reviews For This Product Description This is an original 1913 black and white print ad for The Yale and Towne Manufacturing Company. This ad is promoting its hardware, specifically door knobs. The featured image is the residence of Ledyard Blair in Far Hills, New Jersey, with architecture by Messrs, Carrere and Hastings. Features Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 5.75 x 12.25 inches; 15 x 31 cm Authentication: Dual Serial-Numbered Certificates of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Packaged in custom sleeve w/ archival black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

1903 Ad Nuremburg Russell Erwin Manufacturing Door Knob - Original Print Ad List Price: $43.95 See Reviews For This Product Description This is an original 1903 black and white print ad for the door knob with the "Nuremburg" design by Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company located in New York, Philadelphia and New Britain, Connecticut. Features Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 3.5 x 4.75 inches; 9 x 12 cm Authentication: Dual Serial-Numbered Certificates of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Packaged in custom sleeve w/ archival black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

1907 Ad Sargent's Artistic Hardware Door Knobs New York - Original Print Ad List Price: $38.95 See Reviews For This Product Description This is an original 1907 black and white print ad for Sargent's Artistic Hardware. Features Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Near Mint Dimensions: Approximately 4.25 x 5.5 inches; 11 x 14 cm Authentication: Dual Serial-Numbered Certificates of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Packaged in custom sleeve w/ archival black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

1907 Ad Sargent's Artistic Hardware Door Knobs New York - Original Print Ad List Price: $43.95 See Reviews For This Product Description This is an original 1907 black and white print ad for Sargent's Artistic Hardware, a product by Sargent and Company, located at 153 Leonard Street in New York. Features Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+ Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 4.25 inches; 14 x 11 cm Authentication: Dual Serial-Numbered Certificates of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Packaged in custom sleeve w/ archival black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

1906 Ad Sargent's Hardware Easy Spring Locks Door Knobs - Original Print Ad List Price: $41.95 See Reviews For This Product Description This is an original 1906 black and white print ad for Sargent's Artistic Hardware, Easy Spring Locks and Door Furniture. Features Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 5.75 x 4.25 inches; 15 x 11 cm Authentication: Dual Serial-Numbered Certificates of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Packaged in custom sleeve w/ archival black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

1911 Vintage Ad P. F. Corbin Hardware Door Knob Lock - Original Print Ad See Reviews For This Product Description This is an original 1911 black and white print ad for door fixtures and hardware from P. & F. Corbin of New Britain, Connecticut. Features Product Type: Original Print Ad; Grayscale Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 8.25 inches; 15 x 21 cm Authentication: Dual Serial-Numbered Certificates of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Packaged in custom sleeve w/ archival black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

1924 Ad Russell Erwin Home Hardware Door Knob Key Lock - Original Print Ad See Reviews For This Product Description This is a rare stunning original 1924 color print ad for the Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company of New Britain, Connecticut, as well as New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and London. This ad features their Russwin distinctive hardware for home improvement, including their doorknobs and locks. Features Product Type: Original Print Ad; Color Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 8.75 x 11.5 inches; 22 x 29 cm Authentication: Dual Serial-Numbered Certificates of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Packaged in custom sleeve w/ archival black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

1909 Ad Sargent & Company Hardware House Door Knob Home - Original Print Ad List Price: $42.95 See Reviews For This Product Description This is an original 1909 black and white print ad for Sargent's Artistic Hardware by Sargent and Company located at 153 Leonard Street, New York City, New York. Features Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 2.5 x 8 inches; 6 x 20 cm Authentication: Dual Serial-Numbered Certificates of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Packaged in custom sleeve w/ archival black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)