Are these easily installed in an inexpensive hollow door? I've never used door knobs like this before.
850355
Not without some work. This is for an older style door, that already has an area of wood removed for the rather large mechanism. But for old solid doors it works great. Very nice mechanism.
850356
these are for older solid doors but there similar locks for the hollow doors that look just as nice
850357
These will not work in a hollow door. You need a solid door and then will have to mortise it out. This is not for the beginner.
1086011
Yes, the rings are easily replaced with other knobs. I have had no problem with the rings, though, and I open one of those drawers just about every day. I still love my purchase.
1107681
I've installed about 50 of these. They come with bolts that screw into the knob base. You pre-drill holes in the door or drawer face the diameter of the bolt, push bolt through from the inside and screw knob on the outside. However, the length of the bolts is not long enough for most door and drawer fronts. You need to go to a big box store and buy the same diameter bolt at longer lengths--easy to do, inexpensive, but a step that you are unprepared for. Why the manufacturer does not remedy this problem, I don't know.
969091
Yes it can be installed in a hollow core door, it also comes with a solid panel that inserts into the opening to lock things in or out.
2255155
These are shinier than they look in the photo, but they are still "vintage-y" looking. If you have shiny hinges and an oak finish, these should look okay. Your knobs will be the focal point, you can always darken the hinges if they conflict with the knobs. Shiny brass would look too new. Although I haven't tried, it might be possible to polish these up to shiny, because usually they are just chemically oxidized on the surface.
1622342
yes - this works great on a modern hollow door, it is the same size as modern latches. If you are replacing existing knobs with antique that screw into the door rather than the opposite knob, you may want to make sure the hole in your door for the knob is not too big.
1374637
We used the knobs on a older home (abt 1940's era). There was an original one on an old door. The knob broke when it was accidentally hit. The ones we ordered worked perfectly for that, however, I cannot answer if they'll fit french doors or not.
1936538
I would use the satin round knobs. Looks better (my opinion) and half the cost. Also, easier to install.
307268
It has been a few years since I installed them (2),however I believe they are designed to go both ways with slightinstall steps for each direction.They worked very well and each door had a different slide direction and I do not rememberany issues putting them in.I have sold the house they were installed in,in 2013.
901969
I think that's what they are for... It works. I have another set that doesn't have the little knobs, and they just fall in.!
597067
If you cannot remove the knobs at all these will not work. To install them you have to pull off and put through the back of the covers.
320044
Sorry, I sold the piece on which I used them, but cabinet screws are a standard size (these were standard) so you should be OK. If the screws are too wide, just drill a slightly larger hole. If they are too small, the knob itself will cover the hole on the front, use a washer on the back if needed (unlikely) and make sure the knobs are screwed down nice and snug. Length is more what you have to be concerned about because of the variability of the drawer/cabinet thickness. But that's a problem that can be easily solved by buying longer (or shorter) screws. Most knobs come with longer screws that "snap" off these days. Can't remember what came with these.
1293447
They are not hollow. I guess you could drill a hole-they are pretty small though
744922
It's a matter of taste. unless you go with a smaller knob than the existing then you will possibly run into a finish issue.
1222015
There is a little insert on the knob, u have to push it in, while pushing the knob. It is hard. I installed 4 of them
1329787
I don't know. Most inside doors are not solid so a screw would not hold in a hollow door.
1609874
they are only pull handles, not knobs that turn. I used them on closet doors with magnets