Glossary of TermsARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE:
This is a term applied to all hardware used in building construction but particularly that used in connection with doors, windows, cabinets and other moveable items. BACKPLATE: This is the plate on which either a handle or mortice knob are mounted. BACKSET: This is the distance from the edge of the door to the centre of either the spindle or the key hole. BATHROOM LOCK: This is a lock which can be fitted to any internal door which has a latch operated by the handle and a bolt operated by a turn and release mechanism opposed to a key. When this type of lock is used with lever on rose handles the turn and release is purchased separately and should match the style and finish of the selected lever. BATH SET OR BATHROOM FURNITURE: These are lever on backplate handles with a built in turn and release mechanism for use with a bathroom lock. BS3621: British standard covering lock security. The level of security strongly recommended by the police and many insurance companies. The standard includes many security features ensuring the lock is resistant to attack by drill, saw or force. CABIN HOOK: Used to hold a door in the open position. Generally used to hold double doors or French windows. CASE: This is the metal body of a lock or latch housing the mechanism. CENTRE DOOR KNOBS & CUPBOARD KNOBS: These knobs are rigid, opposed to mortice knobs which together with a spindle can be used to operate a latch tongue. CONCEALED ESCUTCHEON: This is a key hole cover that has a plate which hides the key hole when not in use. FINGER PLATE:
This is simply a plate used to cover the area of the door that is most likely to be touched. Therefore protecting the finish of the door from wear and tear. FOREND PLATE: This is the face plate of a lock or latch which is visible on the door edge, through which the latch tongue and the bolt protrude. LEVER HANDLE:
This is a horizontal lever for operating the latch mechanism. These handles are usually spring loaded to ensure the lever returns to its horizontal position. Lever handles may be preferred to mortice knobs where the door is often used by people passing through with their hands full. It is fairly easy to depress a lever with an elbow, whereas a mortice knob requires a free hand to operate it. REBATE KITS:
Double doors usually have a rebated edge where they come together when closed. When fitting mortice locks or latches it is necessary to purchase a rebate kit to enable the forend/strike plates to fit correctly. RIM LOCK OR LATCH: This refers to locks or latches which are fitted on to the face of a door, opposed to a mortice lock or latch which is fitted into a recess cut into the door. A set of rim lock furniture usually consists of a pair of rim knobs, a spindle, a rim lock and an escutcheon (key hole cover) for the outside face of the door. A set of rim latch furniture is the same apart from the fact that an escutcheon wouldn't be required as there would not be a key hole. Vertical Divider
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A GUIDE TO DOOR HANDLESThere are three types of handles available
Lever on rose furniture is more contemporary, it can be used alone if only required to operate a latch.
If used on a door with a lock and a latch then an escutcheon (key hole cover) or turn and release will also be required. Obviously care needs to be taken when selecting these additional items to ensure that the style and finish match those of selected handles. Mortice knobs are becoming more popular, much the same as lever on rose furniture, you will also require an escutcheon or turn and release if used with a sash lock. It is important to bear in mind when choosing mortice furniture, that it is more difficult to operate a door knob than a lever that could be operated with an elbow if your hands are full. It is also important to use a latch or lock with a backset of at least 80mm, to ensure enough clearance from the door frame. Lever on backplate are more traditional with three styles of lever.
Lever lock has a key hole cut out in the backplate and is used with a sash lock. Bath sets have a turn and release mechanism built into the backplate and are used with a bathroom lock. LEVER ON ROSE
All our lever on rose furniture are supplied with matching screws, a spindle and fitting instructions. Our lever on rose furniture have concealed roses, this means that the screws and fixing holes are hidden by a cover. MORTICE KNOBS
All our mortice knobs are supplied with matching screws, a spindle and fitting instructions. As with lever on rose furniture, when using with a sash lock you will also need to purchase a matching escutcheon (key hole cover). LEVER ON BACKPLATE
All our lever on backplate furniture are supplied with matching screws, a spindle and fitting. A GUIDE TO LOCKS AND LATCHES
Generally it is possible to use your existing locks or latches, together with your new handles. However please ensure to check the following:
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