A look at our flush pull range

The choice of door handles for pocket doors is perhaps not something you think about as a priority, but it is an important decision which can dictate many things surrounding how the door looks and how it operates. If you have several pocket doors in the home then you should ideally have a uniform design, because door handles are more visible and prominent than you realise, and having several different door handles lined up together, in a hallway or landing for example, can look lazy, untidy and distracting. Equally, the door handle of a pocket door has a functional importance too, so pocket door handles are an essential item to think about closely, and that’s why we have developed our flush pull range of pocket door handles.

What is a flush pull handle?

A flush pull handle is sometimes called a recessed pull handle, because it is essentially installed in a recess in the door itself so that it sits flush to the door surface. This gives it a clean and streamlined appearance, which is pleasing on the eye, but this is also essential to the consistent operation of the pocket door. The flush pull handle has a finger pull section which enables the user to grip a short section of the handle to pull a pocket door open, or to close it. The main section of the flush pull handle is usually round, but the mounting section of the handle attached to the door can be round, square or rectangular.

What are the benefits of a flush pull handle?

The flush pull handle works best on a pocket door because it sits flush to the surface of the door and hence, when the door is opened and sits in the wall ‘pocket’, the handle doesn’t bang on the wall and cause an obstruction. The wall recess you have created to accommodate the pocket door frame should be wide enough so that the door fits in and you can also access the flush pull handle to then close the door when you need to. However, some people install the pocket door with a stopper, which effectively leaves the pocket door protruding a few inches outside the ‘pocket’, and prevents the door disappearing completely into the pocket. This enables the user to easily access the flush pull handle to close the door, without this action being awkward or running the risk of trapping or injuring the hand or fingers.

In addition to this functional benefit, the flush pull handle is unobtrusive and ergonomic, it is a safety feature which allows you to open and close the door easily and because it is mounted on the door surface, it doesn’t interfere with the door mechanism. The flush pull handle is a very simple design which has a sole objective of opening and closing the door, so it is easy to install and use.

Our range of flush pull handles

At Pocket Door Shop we have a range of flush pull handles which should suit the interior design scheme you are looking to create. These differ in shape, size and finish and are usually round or square in shape, but can be moon-shaped or have an oblong shape for the finger pull section. We can supply flush pull handles from a variety of the best handle manufacturers, these include Essential, Eclisse, Karcher, Firenze and Cassiopeia. We have partnered with these door handle manufacturers because they represent the same standards of quality and consistency that we share.

The choice of finish for your flush pull handle is important as it should match what you have chosen for other external fittings in hallways and landings, or inside a room itself. So this should match what you have for light switches and sockets, for example. Our range of handles includes a huge variety of finishes, including satin chrome, polished chrome, painted black, antique brass, polished brass, stainless steel and matt white, and so you should be able to find something that closely matches your other internal fittings.

Order your flush pull handles online at the Pocket Door Shop

Our range of flush pull handles enables a smooth and consistent operation of your pocket door, and are easy to install. You can also use the same handles to open and close cabinets and drawers, should you wish to extend the visible appeal and uniform aspect of all your internal handles. We can supply our flush pull handles as single items or as a bundle price with a discount, if you order alongside our pocket door systems. So check out our range of flush pull handles online and place your order today.