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Door Hardware Guide

Need help choosing the right door hardware for your home? Our articles provide the information you may need to choose the right door hardware. In addition, our "Keying Services" article provides answers to common keying questions. If you still have unanswered questions, please contact our toll free number 888-649-0865, or through our Customer Service Contact Form. 

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Article Descriptions

Door Hardware 101 - This is an overview of door hardware terminology, products and their purpose. Common terminology covered in this article includes "Handing," "Door Thickness," "Center to Center," and more. 

Finish Selection - This article briefly provides insight into how many types of finishes we sell, what a spilt finish order is, which brands offer lifetime finishes and advice when buying finished products from different manufacturers. 

Mortise Locks - Briefly describes what type of lock this is and why it is the most secure form of entry set. 

Keying Services - Provides a description of our four keying options, which include Keyed Alike, Keyed Different, Master Keying and Builder Keying. 

Keying Details - Describes and defines the cylinder type, pin length and number of applicable pin digits by Brand. This is a quick reference chart to help ease the ordering process of a new keyed lock.

Products you will find in this category are: Door Hardware Glossary, Keying Services, Door Hardware Buying Guide

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