WC door hardware
WC door hardware provides suitable privacy control for toilet and bathroom doors. Choose a door handle with a WC lock on a backplate or a separate WC rose to combine with a door handle on a rose. Always check compatibility with the WC mortise lock and, for hardware on a backplate, the distance between the handle spindle and the lock.
WC door hardware for toilet and bathroom doors
WC door hardware provides suitable privacy control on the toilet or bathroom door. You can choose between separate roses and hardware on a backplate. Both can provide a neat finish; which version is practical depends on the existing door, the lock and the look you want.
The visible hardware works with a WC mortise lock. Check this connection first. Only then compare round or straight shapes and a color that coordinates with the other details in the room.
A WC backplate or separate roses?
With a backplate, the door handle and WC control form one continuous finish. With separate WC roses, you choose a separate handle with its own rose. The space between the controls is then not covered by one plate. This difference is important when replacing existing hardware.
| Version | Layout advantage | Check |
|---|---|---|
| WC hardware on backplate | Lever and lock on one plate | Backset and coverage of old holes |
| Separate WC rose | Compact privacy control | Compatibility with lock and door |
| Lever on rose plus WC rose | Separate components in the same style | Shape, size and finish of both roses |
A cohesive line from hallway to bathroom
You can coordinate the door handle with the other interior doors and choose a matching WC version for the bathroom. To do this, view the door handles and compare the product specifications. The same color or series name does not mean that every lock has the same dimensions.
The door hardware can also coordinate with the metal accents in the room. Keep the overall look calm by deliberately repeating a color. The technical function remains decisive: choosing an accessory color is different from matching the lock, spindle and backset.
Installation, use, and maintenance
- Compare the connection of the bathroom control with the bathroom mortise lock.
- For a backplate, check the center-to-center distance, and for separate roses, check the outside dimensions.
- Check the contents of the delivery; the handle, rose, and lock are not always included together.
- Test the complete mechanism with the door open and clean the visible parts according to the product instructions.
Buy bathroom door hardware at WDTegels
First choose between a backplate and separate roses, then compare the dimensions. In the WDTegels range, you will find both options for finishing the bathroom door. Also view backplate door hardware if you want to continue the same shape on other doors.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need for a complete bathroom door closure?
You need a suitable bathroom mortise lock, a door handle, and a suitable bathroom control. How these components are supplied varies by product. Check the complete combination and the contents of the delivery.
Must the center-to-center distance of a bathroom backplate match exactly?
Yes, the handle and bathroom opening are positioned at fixed points in the backplate. The center-to-center distance must therefore match the lock. Also check the other installation and operating dimensions.
Can I switch from a bathroom backplate to roses?
Yes, if the technical connection is compatible. Keep in mind that separate roses cover less of the door surface, which may leave old screw holes or marks visible.
Can I use the same door handle as in the living room?
This is possible when the handle is technically compatible with the bathroom lock and the door. For a design with separate roses, add a matching bathroom control. Also compare the shape and finish for a cohesive look.
