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Locks come in various colors, or what we locksmiths call "finishes". This page is to help you select the appropriate finish of a lock you need replaced or to match existing locks.

If you are interested in matching existing locks at your home or business so they are keyed alike, we must determine the type of lock you want us to match. If you do not know, look at the edge of your door where the door latch or deadbolt is. The name of the lock manufacturer is usually stamped as shown below.

Deadbolt Lock(Single Cylinder)
A single cylinder deadbolt with a 1" bolt is intended to reduce the potential for kicking in a door jamb or "jimmying" a lock from the outside. This lock has a thumb turn on the inside to operate the bolt.

Deadbolt Lock (Double Cylinder)
A double cylinder with a 1" bolt is intended to reduce the potential for kicking in a door jamb or "jimmying" a lock from the outside. This lock has a key on both sides of the lock. These double cylinder deadbolts are used when there is a window adjacent to the actual door. These deadbolts prevent individuals on the outside from breaking the glass and opening the door. Care must be taken when double cylinder deadbolts are locked from the inside while you are in your residence. A key must be left accessible to open the door in case of fire or emergency.

Entrance Function Set
An Entrance Function Lockset would be used on doors that you need to lock. A key must be used from the outside and usually a turn button locks the door from the inside.

Passage Function Set
A Passage Function Lockset would be used on doors that do not need to lock, serving as a means to close and "latch" a door.

Storeroom Function Set
A Storeroom Function Lockset would be used on doors that you need to lock and remain locked at all times every time the door closes. A key must be used from the outside every time you open the door and the inside knob remains free at all times for exit.

Classroom Function Set
A Classroom Function Lockset is locked by turning the key 360 degrees. One way locks the door and the other way unlocks the door. These are used in schools, hence the term "Classroom".

Leverset
A Lever-set is an L shaped handle used for handicapped entrances and other areas where it is much easier to grasp the lever than turn a knob. Lever-sets also come in the functions listed above

Entrance Handle Sets
 Entrance Handle Sets are usually used on the front door to a home. It combines decorative looks available in many finishes. A large handle with thumb latch and a separate deadbolt above the handle make up an Entrance Handle Set.

Combination Locks
A Combination Lock eliminates the use of a key. Combination locks have numbered push-buttons that, when used in the correct sequence, perform the same operation as a key by unlocking a door. Combination Lock combinations can be changed at any time by the owner.

Mortise Cylinders
Mortise Cylinders are cylinders used inside of mortise locksets. They are threaded cylinders that screw into the mortise housing and are held in place by a set screw.

Mortise Lock-sets
Mortise locksets are locks that are actually installed inside of the actual door itself.  The body, or case of the lock is encased inside of the door, and the mortise cylinder, thumb turn knob, and handle are on the outside.

Panic Exit Hardware
Panic Exit Hardware Devices are usually used on fire exit doors or main exit doors where a large number can exit a door without hesitation. A bar protrudes from the door and when the bar is pushed, the door opens and allows egress.

Rim Cylinder
A Rim Cylinder is a cylinder used in panic exit device hardware, or overhead doors. Unlike the mortise cylinder, this cylinder is secured in place by two screws and a mounting plate from the inside of the door.

Fire Exit Devices
Fire Exit Devices are used on fire exit doors, not main exit doors. An alarm on this device sounds when the door is opened. These devices control traffic flow through the main exit doors. These devices are most commonly used in fast food restaurants and other rear door applications where exiting is to be controlled.

Narrow Style Adams Rite Locks
Narrow Style Adams Rite Locks are used on aluminum frame glass storefront doors.  These are the most common locks used on storefronts.


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