Description
A ‘J’ + ‘L’ handle pair in hand-welded solid 304 stainless steel, mounted back-to-back through a solid door — rounded profile on one face, squared on the other — each projecting 2″ (51 mm) from its door face, in 18 1/2″, 24 1/2″ and 30 1/2″ lengths (18″, 24″ and 30″ center to center). One side of the door reads soft and the other architectural, useful where a door separates two rooms with different characters. Designed and assembled in Vancouver, BC; ships in 1–3 workdays.
Specifications
| Profile |
‘J’ one face (one rounded end, one squared) + ‘L’ other face (both ends squared); D-section bar |
| Material |
Solid 304 stainless steel, hand-welded |
| Bar section |
1″ x 1/2″ (25 x 13 mm) D-profile |
| Projection (from door face) |
2″ (51 mm) per side without backplates; 2 3/8″ (60 mm) per side with optional backplates |
| Overall length |
18 1/2″, 24 1/2″, 30 1/2″ |
| Center to center |
18″, 24″, 30″ |
| Mount |
Back-to-back pair, thru-fixed to each other through one set of holes; concealed fasteners; hardware included |
| Door thickness |
3/4″–2 1/4″ (19–57 mm) solid doors |
| Finishes |
Brushed, Polished, Matte Black, Satin Brass PVD, White |
| Applications |
Double doors, room dividers, closet and pantry doors seen from both sides |
| Origin |
Designed and assembled in Vancouver, BC; manufactured in China |
| Shipping |
In-stock orders ship in 1–3 workdays from Vancouver, BC; free shipping over $500 |
| Warranty |
Limited lifetime residential warranty on materials and workmanship (commercial: 5 yr brushed stainless, 2 yr coated). Full terms: jwlhome.com/warranty |
| Downloads |
DWG (CAD), 3D, PDF spec sheet |
Profile
The ‘J’ has one rounded end and one squared end; the ‘L’ has both ends squared. Both are the same 1″ x 1/2″ D-section bar, so the pair lines up exactly through the door. For an identical handle on both faces, see the ‘I’ back-to-back set; lengths, finishes and bar section are shared across both sets.
Installation
The two handles bolt through the door to each other through a single set of holes, with no fasteners visible on either face. Hardware for solid doors 3/4″ to 2 1/4″ thick is included. Drill at the center-to-center spacing on the DWG or PDF drawing in Downloads. Optional backplates add 3/8″ per side; for glass doors, use the ‘J’+’L’ glass back-to-back set.
Care
Solid 304 stainless steel resists corrosion in kitchens and bathrooms. Wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap and dry. Avoid chlorine-based cleaners and abrasive pads on the coated Matte Black, Satin Brass PVD and White finishes. Check thru-fixings once a year and snug them if the door has moved.
Frequently asked
How far does each handle project from the door?
2″ (51 mm) per side from the door face to the outside of the bar without backplates. With the optional colour-matched or split-finish backplates, 2 3/8″ (60 mm) per side including the backplate thickness.
Do I need backplates?
Not on solid wood or composite doors — the handles bolt directly to each other through the door. Backplates are recommended on glass doors and wherever you want a colour-matched or split-finish ring where the handle meets the door. They add 3/8″ (9 mm) to the projection on each side.
Can I order two ‘J’ handles instead of ‘J’+’L’?
Yes. The matched-pair options are on the related back-to-back product pages — the ‘I’ set is identical both sides — or contact JWL for a ‘J’+’J’ pairing. This set is the mixed ‘J’+’L’ pairing for doors that separate two rooms with different characters.
Which length for a 36″ x 80″ door?
The 24 1/2″ set (24″ center to center) is the usual choice on an 80″ door; 30 1/2″ (30″ C/C) gives a stronger vertical line on taller or wider doors; 18 1/2″ (18″ C/C) suits narrow pantry and closet doors. The set fits solid doors 3/4″–2 1/4″ (19–57 mm) thick.
Which finish should I choose, and will it match JWL cabinet pulls?
All five finishes — Brushed, Polished, Matte Black, Satin Brass PVD and White — are shared across JWL door handles, back-to-back sets and cabinet pulls, so one finish can run through a whole kitchen. Brushed and Polished are bare 304 stainless; Matte Black, Satin Brass PVD and White are coatings over the stainless. Order a hardware sample if you need to check colour against your cabinetry.
How quickly does it ship, and what is the warranty?
In-stock orders ship in 1–3 workdays from Vancouver, BC, to Canada and the US, with free shipping on orders over $500. JWL hardware carries a limited lifetime residential warranty on materials and workmanship; commercial installations are covered for 5 years on brushed stainless and 2 years on coated finishes. Full terms are at jwlhome.com/warranty.