Furniture Comparison
Not sure which is best for your customer’s needs?
Take a look at our comparison table below…
| Feature | Sweet | Fab&Fix | Yale | Avocet | Stainless Steel | Contemporary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 20 years (Homeowner*) |
10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 5 years |
| Polished Gold | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Polished Chrome | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Graphite | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| White | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| Black | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Brushed Stainless Steel | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Split Spindle Option | Lever/Pad | Lever/Pad Lever/Lever |
Lever/Lever | Lever/Pad Lever/Lever |
Lever/Pad Lever/Lever |
– |
| Suited Knocker & Numerals | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Material Type | Zinc / Zamac | Hardex | Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel | Zinc Alloy | 304 Stainless Steel | Marine Grade 316 Brushed Stainless Steel |
| TS007 Star Rating | – | – | ★★ | – | – | – |
*Guarantee offered direct to the homeowner. Say good bye to pitted furniture call-outs.
The Sweet Suite: Beautifully Matching Door Furniture
The suited Sweet is a truly unique collection, as all of the accessories are perfectly matching and it, therefore, rethinks traditional door furniture; making it one of a kind on the market. Sweet’s simplicity creates long-lasting beauty and is available in four colours; gold, chrome, black and white.
The sleek design creates a smooth and simple appearance, with the letterbox, house numbers, door handle and knocker adding a contemporary appeal to the door.
Feature summary:
- Available colours: gold, chrome, black, white
- Components: handle, knocker, letterbox, house numbers
- Sleek, smooth, contemporary aesthetic
- Suitable for both modern and traditional homes
- Multi‑layer copper + nickel coatings
- Tested 5000+ hours in salt water (20x EN 1906:2012 requirement)
- 20‑year anti‑corrosion guarantee straight to the homeowner
Fab&Fix
The Fab&Fix ‘Hardex’ finish is extremely resilient. The electro colour finishes are applied to every part of the elegant and conventionally styled furniture range, including the 2D adjustable flag hinge.
| Performance Test | Industry Norm | Hardex Electro |
|---|---|---|
| Corrosion Resistance | 240 hours | 1,000 hours |
| UV Light Resistance | 120 hours | 500 hours |
| Abrasion Resistance | 5 litres of sand | 18 litres of sand |
| Smear Resistance | 100 double rubs | 1,000 double rubs |
| Pencil Hardness | 2N–3N | 4N–5N |
Smart Security: Yale Conexis Smart Lock
The future of door locks is here. Open the door to your world with the Conexis Smart Door Lock. The Smart Door Lock that puts you fully in control giving you the freedom to secure your home without the need for a key.
Configure, control and unlock your Smart Door Lock from your smartphone via our secure Bluetooth app. Give family and friends access by sending them a virtual key to their smartphone and keep track of who comes and goes via the app. Twist & Go™ – To open the lock with the app simply touch the lock to wake up the Bluetooth function and twist your phone 90 degrees.
Feature summary:
- Send & receive virtual keys
- Track access via app
- Bluetooth-enabled
- Twist & Go™ feature for unlocking with your smartphone
Yale TS007 3* handle/cylinder combination
Yale’s Superior cylinder and Platinum security handle combine to deliver full TS007 3* BSI Kitemark accreditation, the highest recognised standard for protection against cylinder attack on composite and multipoint doors. Developed by the Door & Hardware Federation in partnership with the GGF, TS007 provides a clear, compliant solution to cylinder snapping vulnerabilities, endorsed by Yale as a market‑leading security benchmark.
The Platinum handle, manufactured from marine‑grade stainless steel and finished in PVD polished chrome or polished gold, offers exceptional corrosion resistance and long‑term performance. When paired with Yale’s TS007 1* Superior cylinder and the TS007 2* armoured Platinum handle, the complete door hardware system achieves the required 3* rating, simplifying specification while delivering maximum security and durability.
Feature summary:
- TS007 3* BSI Kitemark accredited for maximum lock and cylinder security
- 1* Superior cylinder combined with a 2* Platinum security handle
- Marine‑grade stainless steel handle with corrosion‑resistant PVD finish
- Available in PVD polished chrome and polished gold finishes
- Advanced protection against snapping, picking, drilling and bumping
- Designed specifically for high‑security composite and multipoint doors
Avocet Affinity & Pioneer
Developed to meet the demands of modern fabrication and installation, the Avocet door handle range combines proven mechanical performance with durable, specification-led finishes.
Endurance tested up to 100,000 operations and manufactured to meet BS EN 1670 Grade 5 corrosion resistance, Avocet handles are engineered for long-term reliability in residential and commercial environments alike.
Feature summary:
- Performance tested to 100,000 operations
- BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5 corrosion resistance (480 hrs salt spray)
- 12mm backplate depth – compatible with standard euro cylinders
- Zinc Alloy finish for durability
Stainless Steel Furniture
Our Trojan Furniture range is supplied with upgraded 304-grade stainless steel, delivering exceptional durability and a 10-year anti-corrosion guarantee homeowners can rely on.
Furniture is available in polished gold, chrome and black, with internal hardware colour‑matched using a zinc PVD finish.
Handles are spring‑loaded and tested to 50,000 cycles, knockers are face‑fixed for ease of installation, and letter plates open to 180°, featuring stainless steel springs tested to 100,000 cycles and an integrated thermal and acoustic seal.
Feature summary:
- Made from 304‑grade stainless steel for exceptional durability
- 10‑year anti‑corrosion guarantee
- Available in polished gold, chrome, and black finishes
- Internal hardware matches the external finish and is manufactured using a zinc PVD coating
Contemporary Hardware Range
A front door speaks volumes about a property. Now you can make even more of a statement with our range of contemporary furniture suites which can transform a front door into a real property feature.
Choose from the Long Bar handle suite, the ultra-modern Square suite, the elegant Bow Handle suite, or the timeless Classic suite.
Market leading components
Choose from top brands for door furniture, locking systems and cylinders.
Keep homeowners safe and secure and to a standard that exceeds their needs.
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Door Collections
Give your customers more choice with three distinct collections designed to suit every property style and sales opportunity.
From sharp contemporary designs to proven classic best‑sellers and characterful cottage looks, each range is crafted to help you upsell with confidence and match the right door to every home.
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