Polished brass back door hardware on escutcheon

Polished brass back door hardware on an escutcheon is security hardware for the back door in a handle/handle configuration. A handle on both sides of the door to operate the lock. Mirror-polished brass finish without a protective coating, allowing the brass to patina freely over 2-5 years to a warmer golden-brown. Mirror-polished brass finish without a protective coating, allowing the brass to patina freely over 2-5 years to a warmer golden-brown. Suitable for classic villas, 1930s townhouses, and listed buildings. At Deurbeslag Expert, you will find two polished brass back door hardware sets from Dieckmann: Europa and Kronos. Both are complete handle/handle sets with a rounded escutcheon. For SKG cylinder locks, door thickness 38-65 mm. Order before 8:00 PM? Then it will be on your doorstep the next working day. For advice, send a photo of the back door via info@deurbeslag-expert.nl.

Polished brass back door hardware on backplate. Handle/handle set for back door in mirrored brass

Polished brass back door hardware on an escutcheon is security hardware for back doors (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 from both the inside and the outside with a handle is acceptable because the lock itself determines the locking mechanism. The mirror-polished brass finish is achieved through progressive polishing with increasingly finer polishing paste. It exhibits a high-gloss appearance without a protective lacquer layer, allowing the brass to patina freely over 2-5 years to a warmer golden-brown. A deliberate choice for classic villas, 1930s townhouses, and monumental buildings where the back door visually feels the same as the front door.

At Deurbeslag Expert, you will find 2 polished brass back door hardware sets from Dieckmann: Europa with a rounded backplate (model D8648M) and Kronos with a rounded backplate. Both are complete handle/handle sets with an elongated backplate covering the handle hole area. For the specific SKG certification and associated certification report, please contact us via info@deurbeslag-expert.nl with a photo of your front door.

Back door vs. front door. Hardware conventions

Two Dutch attachment conventions:

Front door. On the outside a fixed knob or handle (cannot be pressed), on the inside a lever handle. Locked via cylinder lock. Reason: without a key, the door cannot be opened from the outside, even if the cylinder were to be tampered with.
Back door (this range). Handle on both sides. Both handles operate the lock, and the cylinder lock determines locking. More practical for a garden door where residents frequently go in and out; security is provided by the SKG cylinder itself.

Polished vs other brass finishes

At the time of purchase, polished is visually identical to lacquered. Both have a mirror finish. The difference lies in the long-term performance:

Polished (this range). No protective layer, develops a natural patina in 2-5 years; natural aging, repairable with brass polish.
Lacquered. Acrylic coating for stable color for 5-10 years.
Tumbled. Soft matte surface without factory shine.
Titanium-PVD. 15+ years UV stable.

How do you measure back door hardware

Four dimensions determine the fit: door thickness (38-65 mm), PC dimension (distance from handle hole to cylinder hole, 55/72/92 mm. Measure your existing lock), spindle (8 mm square standard back door), and the escutcheon dimensions. For a 1-to-1 replacement, send a photo of the door with a ruler and a photo of the old hardware to info@deurbeslag-expert.nl.

Combine with your front door package

For a consistent facade look, combine the back door with a matching front door package: Polished brass front door hardware, Polished brass security rosette, Full brass door hardware. For hinges: Brass ball bearing hinges. For facade accessories: Brass house numbers, Brass mailboxes, Brass doorbells.

Or choose another finish

Back door hardware in alternative brass finish: Lacquered 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

For a mirror-like shine: polish monthly with brass polish and a soft polishing cloth. For natural patina: use only a damp microfiber cloth with mild soap. Apply one drop of graphite lock lubricant to the cylinder keyhole annually (no oil or WD-40). Remove rain splashes immediately to prevent localized dark spots.

Why Door Hardware Expert

Order before 8:00 PM? Then it will be on your doorstep the next working day. For advice on polished vs. lacquered for your back door, 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.