EMTEK’s SELECT program lets you mix and match knobs, stems, and rosettes for personalized design — something no other cabinet hardware manufacturer offers at this scale. With 7 finishes and sizes from 3” to 16” center-to-center, plus back-to-back mounting systems for glass doors from 1/4” to 1/2” thick, EMTEK solves the customization problem that drives designers crazy with other brands.
The SELECT Advantage
EMTEK offers diverse design options, including transitional, knurled, and smooth styles. But here’s what matters: the innovative Emtek SELECT program allowing users to mix and match knobs, stems, and rosettes creates combinations impossible with competitors. Want satin brass stems with oil-rubbed bronze handles? Done. Need to match existing hardware with a custom finish combination? The SELECT system delivers.
The real power shows in the details. The collection includes various styles such as transitional, rectangular, and bar pulls, with options featuring smooth or knurled finishes for added texture and grip. Notable models include the Select Transitional, Habitat, Riviera, Westridge, Bauhaus, Freestone, Jasper, Keaton, and Mod Hex pulls.
| Finish Options | Application |
|---|---|
| Polished Chrome | Modern kitchens |
| Flat Black | Contemporary industrial |
| Satin Nickel | Transitional spaces |
| Polished Nickel | Traditional luxury |
| Oil Rubbed Bronze | Rustic/lodge |
| Satin Brass | Warm contemporary |
| Unlacquered Brass | Living finish |
Material Collections That Matter
The collection emphasizes high-quality materials such as brass, marble, and terrazzo. Three distinct platforms serve different markets:
Solid Brass Collection: The workhorse line. EMTEK Solid Brass Door Pulls platform is known for its high-quality, modern, and durable hardware designed for various door applications. Polished Brass-Lifetime and Polished Nickel-Lifetime finishes carry lifetime warranties — the only finishes that do.
Sandcast Bronze: Sandcast Bronze platform is known for its hardware made from a metal alloy primarily consisting of copper, designed to develop a natural patina over time, which creates a unique, “living” finish. This isn’t fake aging. The EMTEK Sandcast Bronze collection emphasizes a handcrafted, artisanal quality with a focus on developing a unique patina that evolves over time. Perfect for Montana’s lodge aesthetic where authentic materials matter.
Wrought Steel Collection: The research mentions this as an option but provides no details. Based on the name alone, expect a rustic/industrial finish option.
| Size Range | Typical Application |
|---|---|
| 3-1/2” to 18” | Cabinet and appliance pulls |
| 12” centers | Standard refrigerator pulls |
| 18” centers | Large appliance pulls |
| 24”+ centers | Commercial appliances |
The Fine Print That Matters
Stem and handle will be permanently affixed — no wobble, no working loose over time. Standard backset 2¼” works with most cabinet doors.
Warranty coverage varies by finish:
- Lifetime Limited Warranty on mechanical function
- Polished Brass-Lifetime and Polished Nickel-Lifetime finishes get lifetime finish warranty
- All other finishes (except excluded finishes) get five-year finish warranty
- Deep Burgundy, Flat Black Patina, Medium Bronze Patina, Polished White Bronze, Rust, Silver Patina, Tumbled White Bronze, and Unlacquered Brass have no finish warranty (they’re meant to change)
Marble, Terrazzo, and Walnut handles (living finish, indoor use only) also carry no finish warranty — because natural materials age naturally.
Bottom Line
EMTEK’s cabinet appliance pulls work when customization matters more than price. The SELECT program solves the matching problem. The Sandcast Bronze delivers authentic living finishes. Multiple size options from cabinet pulls to massive appliance handles mean one supplier covers the whole project.
Not the cheapest option. But for custom cabinet shops and kitchen designers who need flexibility, EMTEK delivers options nobody else matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I mix finishes with EMTEK’s SELECT program?
A: Yes. The innovative Emtek SELECT program allows users to mix and match knobs, stems, and rosettes for personalized design. This means you can combine different finishes on the same pull — like satin brass stems with oil-rubbed bronze handles.
Q: What sizes do EMTEK appliance pulls come in?
A: Sizes range from 3-1/2” to 18”, with multiple sizes ranging from 3” to 16” center-to-center available across different collections. Larger sizes for commercial applications may be available through special order.
Q: Do EMTEK pulls work on glass doors?
A: Yes. Glass door mounting option for glass thicknesses of 1/4” to 1/2” is available. The back-to-back mounting system specifically addresses glass door applications.
Q: Which EMTEK finishes have lifetime warranties?
A: Polished Brass-Lifetime and Polished Nickel-Lifetime are the only finishes with lifetime finish warranties. All other finishes (except excluded finishes) carry five-year finish warranties. Living finishes like unlacquered brass and sandcast bronze have no finish warranty because they’re designed to change over time.
Q: What’s special about EMTEK’s Sandcast Bronze?
A: Sandcast Bronze hardware is made from a metal alloy primarily consisting of copper, designed to develop a natural patina over time, which creates a unique, “living” finish. It emphasizes a handcrafted, artisanal quality with a focus on developing a unique patina that evolves over time. Each piece ages differently based on use and environment.
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