Children, full of energy and mischief, can be hard on your doors—especially the handles. With every tug, turn, or tandem swing, those door handles endure a rough ride. Over time, screws loosen their grip, leaving handles shaky or even detached. This not only causes frustration but also raises safety concerns. If you find yourself in this predicament, fear not—you can easily childproof those door handles, keeping your home child friendly and safe.
Why do kids damage door handles
Children don't mean to damage door handles. They often play with them out of curiosity or need, especially to open doors or explore. This repeated use can loosen screws, making the handles wobbly. Sometimes, they pull so hard that the handles break.
Some children might turn door handles or use them to pull up. This is in addition to normal wear. This extra use can make the handle wobbly or misaligned.
How to childproof door handles and prevent damage
To avoid frequent repairs or replacements of door handles, you can childproof them and ensure their durability. Here's some simple solutions:
1. Bolt through fitting for added durability
If you're looking to ensure your door handles stay securely attached, especially in high-use areas, a bolt-through fitting is the way to go. This method is especially popular in settings like schools, offices, or homes with children. With bolt-through fittings, the bolts go straight through the door and the lock or latch case, making the handles far more stable.
By fastening the handles together through the latch with a bolt-through fitting, the force exerted by pulling the handle is transferred to the internals of the door and the opposing handle, not just the handle itself. This provides much-needed stability and reduces the likelihood of handles becoming loose or detaching over time.
However, it's important to note that bolt-through fixings are typically only available on rose handle. Door handles on rose, also known as lever on rose door handles, are a type of door handle that have a circular backplate, or rose that the lever attatches to. When considering this solution, it’s essential to ensure that the locks and latches you are using are compatible with bolt-through fittings. You should look for holes in the lock or latch case that will allow the bolts to pass through securely. We also offer square on rose handles, which are similar to traditional round rose handles but feature a square-shaped backplate. These can also be used with bolt-through fixings and provide a sleek, modern look to your interior doors.
Keep in mind that door handles on backplates are not designed to support bolt-through fittings. For the best durability and security, opting for round roses is the best choice.
