The word ceramic can be traced
back to the Greek term keramos, meaning "a potter" or "pottery."
Ceramic Door Knockers come in a host of stunning designs and finishes
that add elegance to your doors. Ceramic Door Knockers are available in
white, black, cream and many other attractive colors. Door knockers made
of ceramic give an enhanced look to even a plain, simple door. Ceramic
door knockers are very classy pieces of art that reflect the
craftsmanship of the artisans. A ceramic door knocker adds a warm touch
to your otherwise plain, simple wooden door.
Shape and Designs of Ceramic Door Knockers
Since ceramic is brittle, the door knockers made of ceramic are usually
decorative pieces of art and should be handled with care. Various shapes
are available in ceramic knockers. Some are available in combinations
with other metal. For example, the handle or hook of the knocker can be
brass or other metal. In some case, a brass or any other metallic
knockers can have few portions of ceramic as well. Some of the popular
styles that are available are as follows:
- Rope Knocker
- Traditional Knocker
- Horse Shoe Knocker
- Colonial Knocker
- Neptune Knocker
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- Lion Head Knocker
- Dragon head Knocker
- Victorian style Knocker
- Column Door Knocker
- Ring Door Knocker etc.
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Various Finishes of Ceramic Door Knockers
- Antique Brass
- Polished Chrome
- Weathered Flat Black
- Weathered Rust
- Weathered Steel
- Satin Brass
- Glazed Finish
- Matte Finish etc.
Though delicate and fragile, these ceramic knockers lend an
aesthetic appeal to the door.
Care and Cleaning
- Wash ceramic knockers in warm water with a detergent and then
wipe dry.
- Metallic parts of a ceramic knocker can be cleaned with a
flannel cloth without using any chemical cleaner because it could
erode their surface finish.
