Choosing the Right Handle Profile
The right finger pull profiles depend on your cabinetry design and the overall look you want to achieve. Gelmar's aluminium handle profiles are designed for use in modern kitchens, bathrooms, wardrobes, and built-in furniture where a streamlined finish is preferred over traditional surface-mounted handles.
Manufactured from durable aluminium, these profiles are supplied in 3m lengths that can be cut to size during installation, making them suitable for a wide variety of cabinets. Once fitted, they create a recessed finger pull that maintains the clean lines and contemporary styling that have become increasingly popular in modern interiors.
Handle profiles are especially well-suited to flat-front cabinetry, integrated appliances, and floor-to-ceiling storage, where maintaining a seamless appearance is an important part of the overall design.
A Modern Solution for Handleless Cabinetry
Whether you are building a custom kitchen, upgrading a bathroom vanity, or completing bespoke joinery, Gelmar's kitchen profiles provide South African homeowners and professionals with a practical and stylish finishing solution that combines functionality with contemporary design.
Build A Seamless Kitchen From Top To Bottom
Browse the full range of door handles at Gelmar, including modern handles for surface-mounted alternatives. With over 50 stores nationwide and the complete range available online, Gelmar makes it straightforward to finish every project consistently.
FAQs
What is a handle profile?
A handle profile is an aluminium section fitted into the edge of a cabinet door or drawer front to create a recessed finger pull instead of a traditional handle.
What lengths do Gelmar handle profiles come in?
Gelmar stocks handle profiles in 3m lengths. These can be cut to the exact height of your cabinet doors on site, making them suitable for any installation height.
Are handle profiles difficult to install?
Handle profiles require a router to create the recess in the cabinet door edge. For DIY installers, a template and a straight router bit are sufficient. Cabinet makers and joiners will find the installation straightforward as part of the door manufacturing process.