Latch Door Handles on Backplate

Latch door handles on backplate represent one of the most popular choices for internal passage doors across UK homes and commercial properties. Unlike bathroom door handles with privacy turns or lock door handles with keyholes, these lever latch door handles feature blank backplates designed specifically for doors that don't require locking mechanisms – making them ideal for living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, hallways, and bedrooms where privacy isn't a primary concern.

Our collection of over 500 door handle backplate sets spans every conceivable style, finish, and budget. Whether you're restoring a Victorian terrace, fitting out a contemporary new-build, or specifying hardware for a commercial project such as hotels, schools, office buildings, or care homes, you'll find sprung lever on backplate options that meet both aesthetic and functional requirements. We stock traditional designs featuring ornate reeded or beaded detailing alongside sleek modern latch handles with clean, minimalist lines.

Materials and Construction Quality

Understanding the materials used in backplate lever handles helps you make informed purchasing decisions. Budget-friendly options typically use aluminium construction, offering lightweight durability at accessible price points (£15-30 per pair). Mid-range door lever with backplate sets often feature zinc alloy bodies with quality plating, providing excellent value between £30-60. Premium options utilise stainless steel or solid brass construction with superior forged or cast manufacturing techniques, delivering exceptional longevity and tactile quality at £60-150+.

The quality indicators to look for include sprung mechanisms that ensure the lever returns smoothly to horizontal position after use, substantial weight suggesting quality materials, and precision machining for perfect alignment. Commercial grade options suitable for high-traffic environments like schools and hotels feature heavy-duty springs and reinforced backplates, while residential options balance durability with refined aesthetics.

Finish Options for Every Interior Style

Our massive range of finishes ensures you'll find the perfect match for your interior design scheme. Traditional finishes remain perennially popular: polished chrome delivers timeless shine that's easy to clean and suits both classic and contemporary interiors; satin chrome offers a softer, fingerprint-resistant alternative; and polished brass brings warm, traditional elegance to period properties. Browse our dedicated collections for polished chrome latch door handles on backplate, satin chrome options, and polished brass designs.

Modern on-trend finishes have surged in popularity: antique brass creates rich, aged patinas perfect for industrial or vintage-inspired interiors; matt black delivers bold, contemporary statements in modern farmhouse or Scandi-style homes; and satin brass provides subtle warmth without high-shine reflections. For period property restorations, explore our pewter latch door handles and polished nickel options, alongside traditional finishes like antique black, beeswax, and aged bronze.

Installation and Compatibility

Most latch set door handles use standard 57mm (2¼") centres, making them compatible with the majority of UK internal doors. The backplate dimensions typically measure 150mm, 168mm, or 200mm in height with 40-50mm widths, though it's essential to measure your existing holes or door thickness before ordering. Latch door handles on backplate are generally supplied as pairs including the spindle and fixing screws, but you'll need to purchase tubular mortice latches separately – typically 2.5" for standard doors or 3" for thicker casings or fire doors.

Installation methods vary: most handle on plate designs use traditional screw-fixing through the backplate into the door face, providing secure mounting that's straightforward to install with basic DIY tools. Some contemporary options feature bolt-through fixing that clamps the handles to the door, offering enhanced security and stability particularly suited to fire doors or DDA-approved applications in commercial settings.

Coordinating Your Door Furniture

Creating a cohesive look throughout your property means coordinating your passage door handles with matching bathroom door handles on backplates featuring privacy turns, and lock door handles on backplate with keyholes for external doors or rooms requiring security like studies or home offices. Many of our ranges offer complete suites allowing you to maintain consistent design language across all doors.

Don't forget to explore our door furniture accessories collection for complementary items including matching hinges, door stops, letter plates, and numerals that complete your door hardware specification. For architects and specifiers working on larger projects, we can provide technical data sheets, fire door certification, and DDA compliance documentation.