Door Pull Handles & Push Plates

Heritage Brass Door Pull Handles

Heritage Brass door pull handles are designed for doors that require a separate grip rather than a conventional turning lever or knob. They may be fitted individually to a pull-side door or used as a pair where handles are required on both faces.

The collection includes straight, curved, traditional, reeded and contemporary designs. Some handles are mounted directly to the door, while others are supplied on a backplate that creates a larger decorative feature.

Before ordering, check:

• The handle’s overall length and projection
• The distance between its fixing centres
• The type and position of the fixings
• The material and thickness of the door
• Whether one handle or a pair is required
• Suitability for the intended internal or external location

Brass Door Pull Handles

Brass door pull handles can introduce a warm metallic detail to painted doors, natural timber and traditional entranceways. Heritage Brass also offers pull handles in selected bronze, chrome, nickel and darker finishes for different interior styles.

Finish availability varies by handle design and size. Check whether the chosen product is suitable for its intended environment, particularly when fitting a pull handle to an entrance or external door.

Living and unlacquered finishes may change through handling and exposure, while other finishes require specific care. Follow the cleaning instructions shown on the individual product page.

Large Door Pull Handles

Large door pull handles can suit entrance doors, tall internal doors and wider door designs where a more substantial grip or stronger visual feature is required. Their scale should remain appropriate for the proportions of the door.

Consider the handle’s projection and the available clearance around the opening. A large pull must not strike walls, glazing, frames or nearby fittings when the door is operated.

Larger handles may use different fixing arrangements from smaller cabinet or door pulls. Make sure the door construction and selected fixings can support the handle and anticipated use.

Door Push Plates and Finger Plates

Door push plates—also known as door finger plates—are fitted to the face of a door where users naturally push it open. They provide a defined contact area and can help protect painted or timber surfaces from repeated handling and everyday marks.

Finger plates are generally positioned at a comfortable operating height and aligned with the way the door moves. The plate must sit flat against the surface without obstructing locks, glazing, mouldings or other door furniture.

The collection includes brass finger plates alongside selected ceramic, iron and bronze designs. Choose a size and finish that complements the door pull, hinges and surrounding hardware.

Using Pull Handles and Push Plates Together

On a non-latching door, a pull handle may be fitted to one face and a push plate to the other. This provides a clear visual and practical indication of how the door should be operated.

The appropriate arrangement depends on the door, closing mechanism, traffic direction and building requirements. Check that the door can function correctly without a turning handle and that any latch, closer or lock is compatible with the selected hardware.

Pull Handles on Backplates

A pull handle on backplate combines the grip and mounting plate into one fitting. The backplate can protect a larger section of the door surface while giving the handle a more substantial appearance.

Measure the complete backplate rather than considering only the handle length. When replacing existing hardware, ensure it covers any unwanted holes or marks without interfering with locks, glazing or decorative door details.

Measuring for Door Pull Handles

Fixing centres are measured between the central points of the handle’s mounting holes. This measurement is particularly important when replacing an existing pull because handles with the same overall length may have different fixing centres.

Also measure the handle projection, backplate dimensions and available mounting area. Confirm the door thickness where bolt-through fixings or fixings passing through both faces are required.

Installing Pull Handles and Finger Plates

Plan the position of every fitting before drilling. Pull handles should be placed where they are comfortable to grip and where their fixings pass into a suitable part of the door construction.

Check both faces of the door for locks, glazing and concealed components. Fire-rated, composite, metal or glazed doors may have specific fixing requirements and should be treated according to the door manufacturer’s guidance.

Coordinating Heritage Brass Door Hardware

Complete your installation with coordinating Heritage Brass door hinges, locks, latches and bolts, and escutcheons and cylinder pulls from the wider Heritage Brass door furniture collection.

For matching cabinet handles, window fittings and entrance-door accessories, browse the complete M-Marcus Heritage Brass collection.