Aluminium Cabinet Handles

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Aluminium cabinet handles are a practical, corrosion-resistant hardware option for bathroom vanities, kitchen cabinetry, and laundry joinery. This page covers how aluminium compares to other handle materials, which finishes are available, sizing guidance, and what to check before buying. Why choose aluminium for cabinet handles? Aluminium is lightweight, rust-proof, and dimensionally stable in humid environments, making it a sound choice for bathroom and laundry cabinetry where moisture exposure is ongoing. The base metal takes PVD and powder-coat finishes well, which means colour and surface quality hold up better over time compared to zinc alloy alternatives. It is not as heavy as solid brass, which affects the tactile feel but keeps costs lower. What finishes are available in aluminium cabinet handles? Most aluminium handles are finished rather than left raw, so the finish you see determines the colour. Common options stocked by Australian retailers include brushed nickel, matte black, brushed brass, chrome, and gunmetal. Brushed finishes hide fingerprints better than polished surfaces. PVD-coated finishes are more scratch-resistant than powder-coat and are worth specifying in high-use kitchens. If you are browsing by colour rather than material, the full cabinet handles range lets you filter by finish across all handle materials. What sizes do aluminium cabinet handles come in? Cabinet handles are sized by their centre-to-centre (CTC) hole spacing, which is the distance between the two fixing screw holes. Common CTC measurements are 96 mm, 128 mm, 160 mm, and 192 mm. Bar and bow handles also come in longer profiles from 224 mm to 320 mm for wider drawers and doors. Measure the existing hole spacing before ordering so replacement handles drop straight in without redrilling. For vanity drawers specifically, 96 mm and 128 mm CTCs cover most 450-600 mm wide drawer fronts. Wider 900-1200 mm drawer fronts typically suit 160-192 mm CTCs or a paired knob approach. What