Commercial Doorknobs Bolts

When renovating or building a home, door knobs and their locking systems may not seem like a vital decision, but they are. The right door knob locks are essential for both safety and aesthetics. Prepare to consider your options if it’s time to replace a door knob or a door lock.

Types of Door Knob Locks

There are numerous locking systems available in addition to the varied shapes and types of door knobs. Which door locks are the best for you? That depends on the type of building—residential or commercial—and the required level of security.

Common types of door knob locks include-

Cylinder locks, deadbolts, and keyed entries are examples of standard keyed doorknobs.

Standard keyed door knobs include a lock in the middle and are commonly used on external doors of homes and in various commercial buildings.

Cylinder locks are the best choice for large buildings that require frequent lock changes because just the cylinder needs to be changed rather than the complete door knob.

Deadbolts: An additional lock was placed above the doorknob.

Keyed entry: A passcode is programmed into a keypad or numbered buttons to allow entry.

These are merely the most basic categories. There are numerous lock technologies and door knob styles available to suit specific needs for various institutional purposes and special door knobs.

Replacing Door Knobs or Locks

There are a few pieces of information you’ll need to move forward if you want to replace your door knobs for aesthetic reasons or if you want to increase security with a new lock. The majority of door knobs have standard dimensions so that almost any replacement will fit.

Even if you are quite positive that your door knobs are the conventional size, it is a good idea to take measurements. In other cases, the door knob might not even fit the opening of the new lock might not work. Look for new door knobs that fall within the proper measurement or range after measuring the door knob opening and the distance from the border of the door to the center of the aperture.