Picking just the right door knocker for a home is not always as easy as you think. Buying one as a gift for someone else can be even more challenging. When buying a front door knocker there are several things you will want to look at carefully. There are a variety of styles and finishes when it comes to front door knockers and you want to find one which matches the style and look of the home.

Traditional style door knockers will look out of place on a more modern home. If the front door knocker you are buying is a gift for someone you may not know the right style for their home. There are some very simple styles of door knocker that would work in this situation. There are many different finishes available for door knockers.

The finish used for the door knocker should be the same as the finish on the other pieces of hardware which are installed on the door. The most popular metal used for door knockers is brass. Brass door knockers are easy to shape and mold and can be given either a satin or brushed finish. Another great reason to use brass for your door knocker is that it will not rust. Look closely at the materials used to make the door knocker.

Many inexpensive door knockers are made from plated zinc or pot metal castings. While these may look good initially they will soon begin to chip and peal. The plating will soon wear off and the door knocker will begin to corrode. The mounting methods typically used for door knockers include mounting through the door and mounting on the surface. A hole needs to be drilled through the door for through the door mounting. The door knocker is then held in place using decorative nuts and bolts. With surface mounting screws are used to fasten the knocker to the door.