Is your door looking a little run down do to the fact that the hardware on it has lost it’s shine or is just out of style?

Among the many residential services that a locksmith can provide is the sales and installation of door hardware.

Handlesets, as pictured here, can add a taste of class and elegance to a door. The handle portion typically works a latch  independently from the deadbolt.

When upgrading this hardware there are a few things to consider. First, what is the backset of the door. This is determined by measure the distance from the doors edge to the center of the whole located on either face of the door. The two most common backsets are 2 3/8″ and 2 3/4″. Most locks and handle sets come with adjustable latches to accommodate both backsets.

The second thing to consider is the length of the handle itself. This is determined by measuring from the center of the latch on the doors edge to the screw that goes through the face of the door on the bottom of the handle. This over all length does change from brand to brand and over time so unless you want to drill a new hole through your door make sure the new handle set is the same length as the old one.

Handle sets are only one type of hardware that locksmiths can provide some of the others include kick plates, decorative trim, peep holes, hinges and much more.

To find out more please contact your local locksmith. If you are located in the Rocklin or Roseville California are then contact your local Rocklin Residential Locksmith or call 916-632-3400