door kickplates

door kickplates

door kickplates

Background

Mail slots have been a beautiful addition to the doors of many homes and businesses in the United States since the mid-century Century, when the post office determined that it was a more effective means of delivering letters to residents when not at home. Before this, a post man would to wait until the home or business owner answered the door to receive your letters and this waste (according to the post office) at least an hour and a half each day just waiting. By installing a slot (or sometimes mailbox) at the door, this allowed the man set to leave the cards in any time of day for residents to receive when they returned home. Although less common now, a solid brass mail slot is still a wonderful way to complete a set of front entrance door and is still used in many residential neighborhoods.

The choice of a mailbox

Mail slots are available in a variety of designs and finishes, but a solid brass construction is an important feature, because this guarantees its strength and durability over time. These sites usually have an outer flap to protect against weather and an optional internal flap. If using a pre-existing hole at the door of her make sure you choose a mailbox that fits - not all mail slots are the same size to verify the measures in general and measurement of openness. Available in a variety of finishes like polished brass, antique brass, polished chrome, brushed nickel and oil rubbed bronze.

If you are installing a mailbox for the first time or replacing an old, is a great opportunity to update the overall appearance of your front door and create a new topic and exciting. Coordinate the mail slot with their existing hardware or replace command sets older door bells and door handles with coordinating patterns. Using a common end for all these elements can create a common theme without using the same model and / or design. Underscoring the new hardware with a spectacular lion door knocker or board complete lack of coordination can completely change the look of your door, without need for replacement.

Where to buy

LookInTheAttic & Company offers a wide selection of beautiful door hardware and mail slots, door knockers and kick plates and offering assistance free design assistance. Finding a solid brass construction and be sure to ask questions like what is the measure of internal opening or are elements available in any other finishes? The front door is the focal point of the outside of his home and a great opportunity to reflect their unique personality.

THE CLUB Model 20: The Door Club
Sale Price: $24.95

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Description

The Door Club is an unusually effective, police-recommended home security device. One of the strongest anti-intruder systems available, the Door Club is far superior to chain locks and deadbolts. Once installed, the Door Club easily resists over two tons of direct force, teaching unexpected visitors that it is not just impolite, but futile, to drop by without an invitation!

Features

Comes complete with all necessary hardware to effectively secure any door in your home against specialized burglar tools and invasive jackboots alike
Attractive polished brass finish makes the Door Club an attractive accessory to your door, enhancing the beauty of your home!
Also essential for apartments, condos, hotels, dorm rooms ? any entry door
Includes Door Lock, floor insert, door caddy, door kickplate, subfloor plate, adhesive, round head screws, security screws
Requires - power drill & Phillips screwdriver

"ABC Products" Schlage ~ Door Knocker (Satin Nickel)
List Price: ~~$25.57~~
Sale Price: $19.97
You save: $5.60 (22%)

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Description

Finished in satin nickle for long lasting finish ~~ Heavy constructed forged brass ~~ Goes good with your satin nickle decor ~~ Swing arm knocker for loud sounding knocking ~~ 5-15/16 in. long in length.