Reference Guide
Specifying Entrance Hardware
Entry hardware is specified by four things: function, door preparation, handing, and finish. The diagrams below cover the two most common questions. Confirm with your installer before ordering.
Door Preparation
Fits standard bore and entry configurations
Handing
Standing outside the door — hinges on the left, it's LH. Hinges on the right, it's RH.
Entrance sets are available in keyed and non-keyed configurations depending on the application. Single cylinder functions are typically used on standard exterior doors, while other configurations may be more appropriate depending on security needs and door design.
Entrance hardware is typically designed for standard residential door preparation, but bore spacing, door thickness, and existing conditions should be confirmed before ordering. Specialty doors or custom entry conditions may require additional review.
Some entrance hardware is universal, while other configurations require handing or specific interior trim pairings. We can help confirm compatibility between the exterior set, interior function, and the overall door condition before hardware is finalized.
Entrance hardware often sets the tone for the rest of the home. We can help coordinate finishes across entry hardware, interior doors, cabinet hardware, and other architectural details to ensure continuity throughout the project.
Need help confirming your entry hardware selections?
We work with designers, builders, and homeowners to review entry hardware, lock functions, and door conditions to ensure everything is properly aligned before ordering.
CONFIRM YOUR ENTRY SELECTIONSInstallation Overview
This video provides a general overview of entrance hardware installation and door preparation.
