Kitchen handles can be a big investment in your kitchen renovation and build. Below are some of the crucial things you should consider when buying them.
1. Zinc alloy handles are cheap and you will end up buying twice. They won't last. See below for a zinc alloy handle 6 months of age.
2. T-bar handles are notorious for catching on your clothes. Well yes, we sell them but you've been warned.
3. Take the climbing skill of your children, your nieces/nephews into consideration when choosing your handles.
4. Knobs will save you a whole lot on budget compared to pulls
5. All brass knobs and handles patina, including lacquered brass. That is the nature and also the beauty of brass. Even if you spend good money on brass handles, do not expect them to stay brand new forever. The lacquer will eventually wear off and the brass will start aging.
6. For low maintenance handles, get unlacquered brass knobs and handles. They will go through an oxidisation phase that shows marks, finger print and smudges. But once they reach a certain patina, all these marks will be hidden and you will never have to clean your handles again.