1 Gang Doorbell - Champagne Gold

The push at the front door gets looked at more often than almost anything else on the wall, so it is worth getting right. This one is finished in champagne gold, a soft warm tone that sits somewhere between brass and nickel, with a chrome insert framing the switch for a touch of contrast. The plate is screwless, so nothing breaks up the face. At 88mm square it is compact enough to sit tidily beside a door frame or architrave, and the switch itself gives a clean, positive action underhand.

This is the push only: the chime sounds elsewhere in the house. It is intended for dry indoor positions, so an entrance hall, an internal lobby, a flat door on a communal landing or a well sheltered enclosed porch all suit it, while an exposed outside wall does not. We reach for a screwless plate like this in homes where the switches and sockets have already been chosen in a warm metallic, because the finish carries through from room to hallway without a jarring note. It is a single gang unit, so it reads as one small square rather than a wide plate.

The body is moulded ABS with the champagne gold finish applied to the visible face, and the fitting is double insulated. Keep it looking new by wiping the plate with a barely damp cloth and drying it straight away; cream cleaners, bathroom sprays and anything gritty will dull the gold, so keep them well clear. Fingerprints lift easily enough with a dry microfibre. It carries a ten year warranty. If you are matching hardware at the door, the chrome insert gives you a little licence to mix, sitting happily with polished handles and a warm plated bell plate alike. The chime unit is a separate item.

What size is the plate?

It is 88mm high by 88mm wide, with a back box depth of 25mm behind the plate.

What is the switch made of?

The plate and body are moulded ABS, finished in champagne gold with a chrome insert around the switch.

Can I fit it outside the front door?

No. It is rated for indoor use only, so it belongs in a hall, lobby or fully sheltered enclosed porch rather than on an exposed wall.

Does it come with a chime?

No, this is the doorbell push on its own. The chime unit is bought separately.

How should I clean the champagne gold finish?

Use a dry or barely damp soft cloth and dry it off at once. Avoid abrasive creams, solvents and household sprays, which can mark the plated surface.

Is there a warranty?

Yes, it carries a ten year warranty.