Lacquered brass back door hardware on escutcheon
Lacquered brass back door hardware on backplate. Handle/lever SKG security hardware in stable warm gold brass
Lacquered brass back door hardware on an escutcheon is security hardware for a back door (garden door, rear entrance) in a handle/handle configuration. A handle on both sides of the door operates the lock. This differs from front door hardware, where a fixed knob or grip is always mounted on the outside (so that the door cannot be opened without a key). For a back door, operation with a handle from both the inside and the outside is acceptable because the lock itself determines the locking mechanism. It is more practical for a garden door where residents frequently enter and exit. The lacquered brass finish (acrylic lacquer coating on polished brass) maintains the mirror-like warm gold tone for 5-10 years without patination; the PVD version offers 15+ years of UV stability for a south-facing back door where sun exposure would accelerate surface patination.
At Deurbeslag Expert, you will find 3 brass backdoor hardware sets in this Intersteel: Helena Rounded PC72 security hardware in PVD Polish Brass (15+ years UV stable), Helena Rounded PC92 in Polish Brass (lacquered, 5-10 years stable), and PC72 security hardware with Oval core pull protection in Brass. All 3 are SKG3 certified (5 minutes burglary resistant, compliant with villa-grade security level). Other PC sizes or design versions are ordered on request.
Back door vs. front door. Hardware conventions
- Front door. Outside a fixed knob or handle (cannot be pressed), inside a lever handle. Locked by cylinder lock.
- Back door (this range). Handle on both sides. Both handles operate the lock, and the cylinder lock controls the locking. More practical for a garden door.
PC72 vs PC92
The PC dimension is the distance between the handle hole and the cylinder hole in the lock:
- PC72. Standard back door with SKG2/3 cylinder; fits most standard interior door locks.
- PC92. For heavier or oversized cylinder locks and specialist back door installations.
Always measure the existing PC beforehand before ordering.
What is core pull protection
Core pulling protection is a recessed steel rosette in the security fitting that prevents a burglar from securing a screw or claw key in the cylinder core and forcibly pulling it out of the lock. Core pulling is responsible for approximately 60% of successful cylinder burglaries in the Netherlands. Core pulling protection is mandatory for SKG3 classification; in this range, it is standard on the PC72 Oval model and Helena models.
Lacquered vs PVD vs other finishes
- Lacquered brass. Acrylic lacquer coating, color stable for 5-10 years.
- PVD Brass. 0.8-2 micron PVD coating, 15+ years UV stable; for south-facing rear door.
- Tumbled brass. Soft matte finish due to mechanical polishing drum.
- Unlacquered brass. Open brass that patinates freely.
- Brass titanium-PVD. Premium PVD coating, 15+ years UV stable.
How do you measure back door hardware
Four measurements determine the fit: door thickness (38-65 mm), PC dimension (72 or 92), spindle size (8 mm square standard back door), and the overall escutcheon/rosette dimensions. When replacing existing hardware, send a photo of the door with a ruler and a photo of the old hardware to info@deurbeslag-expert.nl.
Combine with your brass front door
Lacquered brass front door hardware, Lacquered brass front door knob, Lacquered brass security rosette, Lacquered brass door hardware.
Or choose another finish
Back door hardware in alternative brass finish: Polished brass back door hardware on backplate, Unlacquered brass back door hardware on backplate, Tumbled brass back door hardware on backplate, Titanium-PVD brass back door hardware on backplate. In other color: Stainless steel, Black.
Maintenance
Lacquered and PVD versions: monthly, damp microfiber cloth with mild soap. Do not use a scouring pad, ammonia, acetone, or brass polish. Cylinder lock: once a year, a drop of graphite lock lubricant in the keyhole (no oil or WD-40).
Why Door Hardware Expert
Order before 8:00 PM? Then it will be on your doorstep the next working day. For advice on Helena Rounded vs Oval, or for a complete front door + back door package in a matching brass finish, send a photo of your existing back door and cylinder lock to info@deurbeslag-expert.nl.