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What Door Hardware You Need And Where
Door knobs come in several functions for different applications like closet doors, bathroom doors, and exterior doors. Here is a quick explanation of each type and where they are used. Keyed Entry Door Knobs And Levers Description: Entry or keyed entry knobs are...
Standard Measurements For Doorknobs
The first step to ordering door hardware is figuring out what you need. It's important to know what your door preparation is so you don't order the wrong hardware for your doors. You will want to check your backset, the bore hole size, cross/edge bore size and the...
Single And Double Cylinder Deadbolts
Description: Deadbolts are used to securely lock the door with a thick throw bolt that is inserted into the jamb. Deadbolts are available in single cylinder and double cylinder versions. Single Cylinder deadbolts have a keyed cylinder on the outside and a thumb turn...
Entry Handle Set
Handle sets generally do not lock on the handle part, but come with a deadbolt to secure the door. We can key your entry set like the rest of your door knobs if you order the same brand. Most handle sets are available with single cylinder, double cylinder deadbolts,...
How To Determine Door Handing
When ordering lever handles or handlesets, you will need to know the handing of your door. Door handing is the direction in which your door swings. If you order the incorrect door handing you will either have locks on the wrong side of the door, levers that are upside...
Hardware To Use On French Doors
We get asked this question a lot. French doors come in a variety of configurations. One of the most common applications is to have one side of the door fixed and the other operable. The fixed door usually has a piece of wood trim [astragal] along the edge that the...
Door Hardware Descriptions And Checklist
Once you become familiar with the different types of hardware available, you will be more confident when ordering. Below is a basic description of the different door hardware most often used in homes. We also have included a printable checklist at the bottom of this...
Door Hardware Finishes
Sampling of Baldwin finishes. Courtesy of Baldwin. When ordering hardware, it is always best to be as consistent with brands as possible. Even though different hardware companies may use the same finish code or name, it is not guaranteed they will match....
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