Our collection of decorative brass, chrome, nickel, and black animal door knockers are each cast from solid metal, hand-polished, and etched with an intricate design. All of our door knockers can be attached to any wooden, PVCu, or composite doors; and each knocker is supplied with all of the fixings required. Our unique door knockers look striking on the front door of any country cottage, townhouse, or modern home.
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Fixings Included
Every door knocker is dispatched including the fixings required to fit the door knocker to your chosen door. The fixings supplied match the finish of your chosen door knocker, for example a brass door knocker is supplied with matching brass screws, whilst a chrome door knocker is supplied with matching chrome screws.
Quality Guarantee
We provide a one year materials guarantee on all of our door knockers. Our door knockers are designed to stand the test of time, however in the unlikely event that they develop a material defect then please contact us and a member of our friendly team will do everything they can to put it right.
Aftercare Support
We offer comprehensive aftercare support to ensure your door knocker stands the test of time. We provide comprehensive instructions on how to fit your new door knocker to your chosen door, and ongoing maintenance and cleaning advice to ensure it remains looking like new for years to come.
How Our Door Knockers Are Made
All our door knockers are manufactured from high quality, solid brass or cast iron. These metals are melted and cast into moulds for each design of door knocker. Each mould is of the unique shape of each knocker and features the intricate etching in it to create the unique designs. Once the molten metal has cooled and become solid, the moulds are emptied to reveal the core parts of each door knocker.
For our solid brass door knockers, these parts are then hand polished to create a high shine before assembling. For our chrome and nickel door knockers, the core parts are then dipped into a electro plating tank to create a thick, corrosion resistant metal plating. Following electro plating, they are also then hand polished and assembled. For our black door knockers, once cast the parts are powder coated in a thick, long lasting black finish and then assembled. Every door knocker is cast, finished and assembled by hand by master metalworkers.
The Original Animal Designs
Our range of animal door knockers are the original designs, having been sold by us for over seven years to over 3,000 happy customers.
Designed in the UK, our classic bumble bee, dragonfly, fox, owl and shell door knocker designs have been copied and imitated by a range of different manufacturers. However, by buying a Coates & Warner door knocker, you are guaranteeing that your animal door knocker is the classic, original design and produced from the highest grade materials.
Suitable For Composite, UPVC & Wooden Doors
All of our door knocker designs are suitable for fitting to a composite, uPVC or wooden door. The fixings we supply with each door knocker can be used across these door materials.
Sadly, our door knockers are not currently suitable for hollow metal doors, this is due to the type of fixings we supply. If you're fitting one of our door knockers to a new front door, we recommend that you check with the manufacturer of the door, as fitting a door knocker may void any warranty that you have.
Door Knocker Frequently Asked Questions
Yes you can! All door knockers can be removed from a door, simply unscrew or unbolt your old door knocker to remove it. Depending upon your door material, you'll then need to fill in the holes with a suitable filler. Once filled, simply fit your new door knocker and ensure the new holes aren't too close to the old holes to ensure it has a strong fixing.
Most modern homes will have either chrome, nickel or black door furniture (your letterbox, door handle, door hinges etc), whilst traditional homes will often have brass door furniture. We recommend that if you have these finishes of door furniture then you match your door knocker to this. For example, if your door handle and letterbox have a chrome finish, we recommend a chrome door knocker so it matches.
Striking plates are designed to protect your door during door knocker use. Unless otherwise stated, most of our door knocker designs have integrated striking plates. Our dragonfly door knocker design is the only design where it is fixed separately from the knocker itself. For further information about whether or not a striking plate is integrated with a particular design or supplied separately, please see the individual product descriptions.
The placement of your door knocker is entirely down to your personal preference and the style of your door. Many people prefer to install their door knocker in the centre, which works well for solid wood, UPVC, or composite doors with a central panel. However, if your door has windows that make a central placement impractical, you can choose an alternative spot such as on a side panel or below the letter box. Wherever you decide to place it, we recommend attaching the door knocker directly to the door itself to ensure the best sound resonance when in use.
All door knocker finishes will age over time. Brass will age naturally and take on a duller finish with a slight patina, whilst Chrome and Nickel will loose their high shine if not regularly cleaned and maintained. Door knockers placed within coastal areas will require more regular maintenance due to the higher salt content in the air. For more information on how our door knocker finishes age over time, head to our cleaning and maintenance guide for more information.
Its true, there are a wide range of similar door knockers on the market. However, we know that ours are of an unrivalled quality, are in many cases the original design that has since been copied and mass produced using lower standard materials, and our door knockers are hand finished and quality checked before being dispatched to our customers. With a Coates & Warner door knocker, your guaranteeing quality.
Unfortunately we can't customise a door knocker with a unique finish, such a smoked nickel. We only offer our door knocker designs in solid brass, chome plated, nickel plated or black powder coated.
Useful Guide
How To Choose The Perfect Door Knocker
In this guide, we explore everything that you need to consider to enable you to choose the perfect door knocker for your property. From materials, finish, front door style and fixing method.
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How To Fit A Door Knocker
In this guide, we provide step by step instructions on how to fit a door knocker, covering both surface mount and through the door fixing types. You don't need to be a DIY expert to fit a door knocker.
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How To Clean A Door Knocker
Weather and oxidisation can result in your door knocker taking on a tarnished or duller appearance over time. In this guide, we explore how to ensure your door knocker remains looking as good as it did when new through regularly cleaning.
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