Pricing and Costs of Handles and Hinges
Budget properly for handles and hinges
Handles and hinges are essential to the proper operation of any door or cabinet in any shop, restaurant or office. With that said, you'll want to make sure you get door handles and door hinges that are well-made, are long-lasting and can take abuse from customers and employees.The pricing and costs of handles and hinges vary dramatically. For example, when buying something like cabinet handles, you can spend as little as $5 or as much as $800 for one handle. So before you begin your search, try to narrow down what you want by asking yourself the following questions:
1. Do I want to buy standard door and cabinet handles?
2. Do I want to buy standard door and cabinet hinges?
3. Do I need industrial-strength handles and hinges?
Purchase door and cabinet handles
When buying door handles and cabinet handles, you probably want something that is functional and attractive, especially if the handles will be in an area frequented by customers and clients. Good basic handles can be found for around $20. Designer handles made of stainless steel or wood can cost between $200 and $800 dollars.
Try: For a great selection of door knobs, handles and levers, check out DoorKnobDiscountCenter.com. Free ground shipping is offered on all orders that are more than $99. The Door Handles Group has a great inventory of unique door and cabinet handles. Some of the handles are made especially for commercial use and cost hundreds of dollars each.
Purchase door and cabinet hinges
Hinges don't have as many aesthetic components as handles, so when you start to get information on hinges, you'll learn most hinges fit within a small price range. General solid brass door and cabinet hinges will cost between $10 and $40. Specialty hinges, such as reproduction hinges, are usually between $20 and $40. Double-acting spring hinges can run as high as $100.
Try: Spokane Hardware Supply sells hundreds of types of spring hinges, specialty hinges, strap hinges, cabinet hinges, residential hinges and commercial hinges. HardwareSource also has an excellent selection of hinges, including baldwin hinges, butt hinges, invisible hinges, spring hinges and pivot hinges.
Purchase industrial handles and industrial hinges
Because industrial handles and hinges are made with heavy-duty materials, they will cost you more than most other types of handles and hinges. Of course, this also means that they should last you longer. Expect to pay at least $100 for a standard industrial door handle and at least $20 for industrial hinges.
Try: Directdoorknobs.com has a wide selection of sturdy handles for offices, classrooms, storerooms, restrooms and other industrial and commercial purposes. Marlboro Manufacturing is an industrial hinge manufacturer. The company stocks hundreds of sizes of continuous, butt, slip-joint and weld-on hinges and can also custom make hinges.
- Before you buy handles and hinges, check the retailer's return policy. Some retailers charge large restocking fees on returns and make you pay for return shipping.
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