Earlier, porcelain was associated with pottery. Indeed the first use of the concept of porcelain and ceramics was in the field of pottery, where kilns were used to fire (treat with intense give intense heat) and re-fire objects of clay that had been treated with glaze. The simplicity and cheap nature of this entire operation has led to a considerable advancement of ceramics. Porcelain is a ceramic that is made by firing clay in the kiln, with the heat rising as high as 1,400 degrees Celsius. This extreme temperature, successfully leads to the formation of glass and tough mineral mullite on the surface of fired object. The final appearance is translucent, glassy and tough. These characteristics make the object durable and also attractive.
Today, with the help of advanced technology and several new manufacturing methods, new versions of ceramics are being introduced into the market which are manufactured with the help of versatile substrates. Porcelain knobs have a distinct and catchy appearance, easy to clean features, durability and low production costs. These characteristics have contributed to the growing popularity of porcelain knobs.
Types of Porcelain Door Knobs
The following are some examples of porcelain knobs that are available in almost every hardware store or home improvement store.
White Door Knobs
White door knobs made of porcelain are growing in popularity. Apart from the plain white ones, door knobs that are glazed with intricate paints and glaze are being prominently used by people. It is often commented that having white door knobs have a spiritual importance as they give off positive energy and radiate peace. Such door knobs look attractive not only on the main doors of the house but can be also used on room doors.
Porcelain Door Pulls
Small door pulls that are attached to tables, drawers and cupboards also tend to look very attractive. The simplicity of manufacturing enables manufacturers to produce door pulls that are small and intricate, at a very low-cost. Unlike smaller metallic door pulls, the ones that are made out of porcelain are easier to clean as they do not have small and intricate depressions. Constant use of metallic pulls wears off the polish or electroplating, making its appearance quite dull. This demerit is overcome by porcelain as it never loses its charm.
Antique Door Knobs
Door knobs with an antique look have also started appearing. These door knobs look exactly like wooden or metallic door knobs, though they are made up of porcelain. The advantage of using such knobs is that they are durable and are easy to maintain. Several porcelain cabinet knobs are made in such a manner in order to make an impression that they are made from solid wood or metal. In the same manner, porcelain drawer knob are directly made into the wood of cabinets such as kitchen cabinets or writing desks which brings down the cost of production.
Door knobs are usually sold along with their fixtures such as back plates, screws, connection pieces (in cases where the knob is usable from both the sides of the door), levers and sized bolts. If you are considering the installation of door knobs that are made up of porcelain, then consider every design very carefully due to the fact that there is nothing more impressive than a door knob that matches your front door fantastically.
