What is a button fixing?
Button fixings are a simple, durable and secure concealed method for fixing door handles.
Other terms used to describe these are keyhole or escutcheon fittings.
What type of handles will have button fixings?
The following handle styles may be supplied with a concealed button fixing:
- Any medium to large square or rectangular handle
- Enkel handles (these may be fitted differently, please see specific instructions for installing back to back Enkel sets)
Hardware supplied
The handles are supplied with fittings pre-installed as shown in the photos below and supplied with:
- 2 green buttons
- 2 screws
- A note with the centre to centre distances or a red marking tool
Safety
- Always follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions when using power tools and adhesives
- Wear safety glasses throughout the installation
Set up
You will need
- Pencil and ruler
- drill & bit suited to the screw supplied
- Safety glasses
- Handle/s and hardware supplied
- Rubber mallet (optional)
NB: It is highly recommended you apply the finish of your choice to the handles prior to installation.
Fix single side
a) Locate and mark the position you want to install the handles on the door using either:
- The centre to centre distances supplied with the hardware or
- the 2 *red marking tools (if supplied)
* If supplied the red marking tool below, use the video link below. It illustrates how to mark hole centres with this tool.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGxJE38lHe8
b) Fix the two green buttons to the door at the marked door locations with the supplied screws
c) Holding the door handle, align the large openings of the keyhole fitting with the green buttons.
d) With the handle flush against the door face, slide it downward until it 'clicks' past the neck and locks into the smaller section of the
keyhole fitting. If it is very tight, use a rubber mallet to gently tap it down into place. The video via link above is a useful demonstration.
Fix back to back
When button fixings are used, each handle will be fitted independently of each other. Follow the instructions above to fix the second handle to the opposite side of the door.
Fixing back-to-back to a hollow core door
In this instance, the buttons will be fixed together through the door using a 12mm coupling and 5mm connector bolts
a) Follow step a) for single sided fitting above
b) Drill a 13mm hole through the door at the locations marked in step a)
c) Fix the buttons to the door, following the steps below:
- Thread 1 connector bolt through a green button and wind into the coupling.
- Thread the second connector bolt through the second green button.
- Insert the bolt/button/coupling through the hole in the door.
- On the reverse side of the door, insert the second bolt/button and wind into the coupling.
- Tighten with an Allen key
d) Continue on from set c) in single sided fitting instructions above.
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NB: Exterior handles require a quality exterior finish on all surfaces including the entire rear surface to protect from water damage.