Altro | IronmongeryDirect

Altro offers reliable, well-designed hardware, combining quality performance with strong value across commercial and domestic projects. Exclusively available at IronmongeryDirect, the Altro range launched in 2004 and spans everything from door furniture and security hardware to shelving and storage solutions.

Altro hardware is a versatile choice for a wide variety of applications, offering a huge selection of products, styles, and designs. The range is rated 4.6 out of 5 by customers on Bazaarvoice, provides great value for money, and offers a 10-year guarantee across all ironmongery.

Across door furniture, locks and latches, hinges and more, Altro offers consistent quality without the premium price tag. Manufactured from durable standard-grade materials, including zinc and 304 stainless steel, Altro hardware combines long-lasting durability with excellent value.

Versatile Hardware for Domestic and Commercial Projects

Altro’s extensive product range is designed to support a variety of project requirements. The collection includes door handles, bolts, locks, slot shelving systems, and concealed hinges, as well as cabinet and window hardware and selected fire-rated components. Whether you’re updating bathroom hardware, fitting door furniture, completing joinery work, or carrying out commercial installations, Altro’s collection is ideal for a wide range of applications.

Offering simple yet stylish designs made from robust standard-grade materials, the Altro range combines a modern appearance with lasting durability. With a variety of finishes available, including gun metal, matt black, aluminium, and satin brass, a cohesive look can be created across contemporary and traditional spaces.

Explore the full Altro range today to discover an extensive selection of quality hardware and accessories, designed to deliver reliable performance and value across every project.

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Kitchen Storage | Four Ways to Organise

Keeping kitchens clutter-free and organised is essential to make everyday cooking and cleaning easier. Installing dependable storage solutions helps to give everything a designated place, keep worktops clear, and ensure frequently used items are easy to find. In this guide, we’ll share four excellent kitchen storage ideas, helping you to improve the functionality of your space.

How can you make deep cupboards easier to access?

To make deep cupboards easier to access, we recommend adding pull-out organisers. They help to make use of all the available space and store items such as food, tins, and cooking ingredients. We offer cupboard organisers fitted with full-extension runners, allowing the contents of your cupboard to be pulled out for easier access.

How can you keep your kitchen drawers tidy?

Keeping kitchen drawers tidy involves investing in drawer organisers, such as cutlery trays. They help ensure cutlery and utensils have a designated space, aren’t moving around in the drawer, and remain organised and accessible. We offer options made from durable materials such as stainless steel, offering excellent corrosion resistance and creating a stylish look for any drawer system.

What’s the best way to maximise corner cupboard space?

The best way to maximise corner cupboard space is to add rotating trays like carousel sets. They utilise awkward space in corner cupboards that’s often wasted, bringing items at the back of the cupboard to the front for easier access. Our selection of these cupboard organisers includes multiple trays, providing designated storage areas for contents like food, saucepans, and jars.

A great way to free up worktop space is to install hanging hooks. They hold small and medium kitchen essentials, such as tea towels and oven gloves, which are likely to otherwise be left on worktops. Made from durable steel, these hooks free worktop space and make use of unused wall space, which is especially useful for small kitchens. By keeping utensils easily accessible, these small kitchen storage ideas help to maintain a functional and organised kitchen space.

Organise your kitchen with IronmongeryDirect

You’re now aware of four clever ways to organise your kitchen and keep essential items easily accessible. At IronmongeryDirect, we stock a wide range of kitchen storage solutions, helping to keep spaces clutter-free and tidy.

How to maximise storage in a small kitchen?

To maximise storage in a small kitchen, we recommend adding storage solutions such as pull-out organisers and hanging hooks. Pull-out organisers make better use of cupboard space, allowing you to store essential items more efficiently. Hanging hooks are also great for utilising wall space and freeing up worktop space.

What to do if your kitchen has no drawers?

If your kitchen has no drawers, it’s important to make use of wall space to avoid cluttering worktops. Additions such as hanging hooks help to store essential items such as tea towels and oven gloves and contribute to a functional, organised kitchen environment.

What is the best drawer organiser for a kitchen?

One of the best ways to keep kitchen drawers tidy is to add drawer organisers like cutlery trays. They help ensure cutlery and utensils have a designated place, aren’t moving around in the drawer, and remain organised and accessible.

What is the most efficient way to organise kitchen cabinets?

Adding carousel sets is a great way to organise kitchen cabinets, maximising space in corner units. They utilise space that’s often wasted, provide designated storage areas, and ensure contents are easy to access.

Kitchen Storage Ideas: Four Clever Ways to Organise Your Kitchen

Learn how to fix a broken or stiff internal door handle yourself. Find out which tools you need, how to diagnose the issue, and follow our simple repair steps.

How to Fix an Internal Door Handle

Internal door handles enhance the functionality and design of doors, ensuring they operate properly and contributing to a cohesive hardware layout. In this guide, we’ll give you the tips and tricks needed to fix worn or damaged internal door handles, helping to minimise the need for a full replacement.

What tools do you need to fix an internal door handle?

The tools needed to fix an internal door handle include:

Lubricant such as WD40 (useful for a stiff door handle repair)

How do you identify the problem with your door handle?

It’s important to properly inspect your door handle to identify any issues which may be causing it to malfunction or become difficult to operate. Common causes of door handle problems include loose handle fixings, a sticking or worn latch, or damage to the handle mechanism. A faulty or worn tubular latch can cause the handle to become stiff or stop operating correctly. There’s a wide range of internal door handles available, so it’s important to know the exact type you have, making it much easier to diagnose and fix the issue.

After you’ve identified the problem, you’re now ready to start the process of fixing your internal door handle. Here’s how to do it:

1) Use the screwdriver to carefully remove the door handle from the door. Depending on what type of door handle you have, the method of removal may be slightly different. For example, some door handles include a grub screw which is located on the neck of the handle. When removing the door handle, try using a hex or Allen key.

2) Once the door handle has been removed, you should now check for any obstructions or clear signs of damage from underneath the door handle plates. Alternatively, try operating the handle as you normally would and check the spring isn’t broken within the handle.

On occasions where the spring is damaged, you may need to replace the handle altogether. If the spring is still intact but the handle is stiff, then try applying WD40 lubricant.

3) If you’ve inspected the door handle and found no internal damage, the problem is likely to lie with the tubular latch. Remove the latch from the door by loosening the screws at the side of the faceplate located at the edge of the door. You should then be able to slide the tubular latch out of the door.

4) Afterwards, check the tubular latch for any wear or damage. Look out for loose springs or parts that stick out. This can be checked by trying to press the latch bolt tongue inwards. If this can’t be done, then it’s most likely broken and beyond economic repair.

5) It’s also important to look out for any debris around the door handle and spindle. Obstructions can prevent the spindle from operating the latch follower correctly.

How can you prevent door handle problems?

To prevent door handle problems, we recommend following these tips:

Try and avoid completely unscrewing the grub screw. Due to their small size, they’re easily lost. Instead, loosen it enough to release the handle while keeping the screw in the fitting.

If you’re struggling with the repair or the issue persists, you should contact a locksmith or door specialist to inspect it for you.

Door handles can gradually become wobbly or loose over time due to wear and tear. To repair, simply adjust and tighten again using a screwdriver or Allen key. 

Fix your internal door handle with IronmongeryDirect

You’re now aware of how to fix your internal door handle to ensure proper performance and functionality. At IronmongeryDirect, we’re proud to supply an extensive range of durable door handles, helping you to find robust options if replacements are necessary.

When should you replace an internal door handle?

You should replace an internal door handle if the spring or mechanism is damaged, or if the handle is worn beyond repair. These issues are likely to prevent the handle from operating correctly, meaning a door handle replacement is preferable to a repair.

What are the best door handles for interior doors?

The best door handles for interior doors combine both style and durability. It’s important to ensure your door handle complements your door. Brass finishes are ideal for traditional doors, and chrome finishes are great for contemporary spaces.

What is the current trend for interior door handles?

Black internal door handles are a popular choice due to their sleek, versatile design. They are ideal for contemporary spaces, adding a modern touch to doors and hiding fingerprints well to maintain a clean, polished appearance.

What are the common problems with interior door handles?

The common problems with interior door handles include a sticking latch, loose handle fixings, or a worn or damaged tubular latch. It’s important to properly inspect and maintain your handles to determine if a fix or a door handle replacement is necessary.

TradeXtra | Get 350 Loyalty Points

Get xtra with TradeXtra, our benefits package designed exclusively for the trade. Open a TradeXtra Account and register for TradeXtra Rewards between the 1st August and 30th September 2026 to automatically receive 350 loyalty points!

TradeXtra offers exclusive benefits to the trade, including instant interest-free credit of £500 to £10,000, easy online account management, rewards, discounts, and offers. Best of all, there is no annual fee or hidden costs and it’s FREE to join!

All customers with a TradeXtra Account have access to our TradeXtra Rewards programme, allowing them to earn points on every purchase and redeem these points for rewards.

Anyone who opens a TradeXtra Account and registers for TradeXtra Rewards between the 1st August and 30th September 2026 will instantly receive 350 loyalty points credited to their TradeXtra Rewards account.

Your 350 loyalty points can be used on a range of rewards, such as:

Digital gift cards and vouchers to redeem at a whole range of retailers, restaurants, and leisure activities.

A selection of stationery or sweet treats.

An opportunity to give back and donate to a variety of charities.

A selection of books, for both kids and adults.

The chance to do your bit for the planet and plant 10 trees.

Alternatively, you can continue shopping with IronmongeryDirect and build up your points balance to redeem on a wide range of even bigger and better rewards in the future!

Why not get rewarded for what you do? If you are a limited business, sole trader, or other organisation operating in the public or not-for-profit sector, there are so many benefits to joining TradeXtra.

The application process is quick and easy, with three simple steps to get your TradeXtra Account up and running. You’ll unlock credit, easy online account management, and the chance to start earning rewards straight away.

To start your TradeXtra journey and receive full details visit ironmongerydirect.co.uk/tradextra.

Sign up by Wednesday 30th September 2026 to receive your free points!

If you’re already a TradeXtra Account customer and would like to join TradeXtra Rewards, please visit:

The 350 bonus loyalty points will be automatically credited to individuals who register with TradeXtra Rewards between 12:01 AM (GMT) Saturday 1st August 2026 and 11:59 PM (GMT) Wednesday 30th September 2026. No purchase necessary.

The 350 loyalty points are redeemable on products/services in the TradeXtra Rewards catalogue and must be redeemed within 12 months. Loyalty points are not transferable, and no cash or credit alternatives are available. Reward values and qualifying products may change over the programme duration without prior notice.

Please also refer to the standard prize draw T&Cs on our website. The Organiser is not responsible for any delays outside of their control and reserves the right to modify or cancel the draw in unforeseen circumstances.

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