Project Hardware

M.Marcus Project Hardware Lever Door Handles

Project Hardware is the value range of lever door handles from M.Marcus, made for renovations, new builds, landlords and developers who need one consistent handle on every door in a property. There are five lever designs, each offered on latch, lock, euro and bathroom backplates, with short plate, privacy set and round rose options in selected designs, in Polished Brass, Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome and Satin Nickel.

Shop by Design

Project Hardware Avon door handles - the most complete design, with every function including privacy sets and round rose
Project Hardware Kensington door handles - on the largest 208mm x 48mm backplate
Project Hardware Malvern door handles - the biggest choice, including satin nickel, privacy sets and round rose
Project Hardware Milton door handles - backplate, short plate and privacy versions, with satin nickel
Project Hardware Luca door handles - all four finishes on every function

Shop by Function

Project Hardware lever latch door handles - for internal doors with a tubular latch
Project Hardware lever lock door handles - with a 57mm keyhole for a sash lock
Project Hardware bathroom door handles - with turn and release for a bathroom lock
Project Hardware privacy set door handles - with a privacy turn for cloakrooms and en-suites
Project Hardware euro lock door handles - at 48mm centres for a euro cylinder
Project Hardware lever handles on round rose - on a 57mm rose
Project Hardware short backplate door handles - for narrow door stiles

Shop by Finish

Project Hardware polished brass door handles | Project Hardware polished chrome door handles | Project Hardware satin chrome door handles | Project Hardware satin nickel door handles

How to Specify a Whole House

Pick one design and one finish, then count your doors by function: lever latch handles for most internal doors, bathroom handles for WCs and en-suites, privacy sets for cloakrooms and bedrooms, and lever lock or euro lock handles for doors that need a key. Project Hardware handles are sold without the latch or lock, so add a York tubular latch, a York 3 lever sash lock or York BS3621 5 lever sash lock, a York euro profile sash lock or a York bathroom lock to each door. All are made in finishes to match. See the full York Security locks and latches range.

Project Hardware or Heritage Brass?

Project Hardware is made from zinc alloy with a plated finish, which keeps the cost down when you are buying handles for a whole property. Every pair is supplied with a spindle and fixings and carries a 10 year mechanism guarantee. For a heavier solid brass handle and a wider choice of finishes, step up to the Heritage Brass door handles and knobs collection.

Why Buy Project Hardware from Trade Door Handles?

Trade Door Handles is run by T.H. Wiggans Ironmongery, an independent ironmonger trading since 1976 with showrooms in Kendal and Carlisle. Our trade counter team specifies door handles, latches and locks for joiners, builders, developers and homeowners every day, so we can help you count doors, pick the right function for each room and match the finish across the whole property. Project Hardware is made by M.Marcus, a British door hardware manufacturer founded in 1940. Not sure what you need? Contact us before you order and we will check it for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is M.Marcus Project Hardware?
Project Hardware is the value range of lever door handles from M.Marcus, made in zinc alloy for renovations, new builds and developers who need matching handles on every door.

Which designs are in the Project Hardware range?
Avon, Kensington, Luca, Malvern and Milton. Each design is made in latch, lock, euro and bathroom versions, with short plate, privacy and round rose options in selected designs.

Which finishes are available?
Polished brass, polished chrome and satin chrome across the range, plus satin nickel in the Luca, Malvern and Milton designs.

Do Project Hardware handles come with a latch or lock?
No. Handles are supplied as a pair with a spindle and fixings. Choose a matching York tubular latch, sash lock, euro sash lock or bathroom lock for each door.

Quick Fitting Guide

Which Project Hardware Handle Goes on Which Door?

Every door in a house needs a handle that matches its lock or latch. Use this quick guide before you order:

Lounge, kitchen, hallway and bedroom doors: lever latch handles with a tubular latch. These have no keyhole.
Bathroom, WC and en-suite doors: bathroom handles with a turn and release, and a bathroom lock at 57mm centres.
Cloakrooms and doors that need a simple privacy lock: privacy sets with the privacy turn at 38mm centres.
Utility rooms, offices and timber external doors with a key: lever lock handles with a sash lock at 57mm centres.
Doors with a cylinder lock: euro lock handles with a euro sash lock at 48mm centres.
Glazed doors and narrow stiles: short backplate handles on a 119mm plate.

The centres on your handle must match the centres on your lock. If you are replacing old handles, measure from the middle of the spindle hole to the middle of the keyhole.

Measure Before You Order

Getting the Latch and Lock Size Right

Project Hardware handles are sold without a latch or lock, so you need to choose the right size for each door. The figure to check is the backset: the distance from the edge of the door to the centre of the spindle hole.

A 2.5 inch (64mm) latch or lock suits most modern internal doors.
A 3 inch (76mm) latch or lock gives the handle more clearance from the door frame and suits wider door stiles.

If you are fitting a new handle to an existing door, take out the old latch and measure it. Matching the same size means no new drilling. For new doors, choose a York tubular latch, a York 3 lever sash lock or a York bathroom lock in the finish that matches your handles.

Trade and Project Orders

Buying Handles for a Whole Property?

Project Hardware is designed for landlords, developers, joiners and builders kitting out a full house or a block of flats. Every design shares the same finishes across latch, lock, bathroom and euro versions, so every door on a job can match.

Our trade counters in Kendal and Carlisle have specified door hardware for local joiners and builders since 1976, and we can help you build a door schedule before you order. Send us your door list with the room, the lock or latch type and the finish. We will check the handles, latches and locks match, and confirm availability for larger quantities. Most Project Hardware is supplied direct from M.Marcus within 2 to 3 working days.

Contact the Trade Door Handles team or browse the full Project Hardware door handles range.