DOOR HARDWARE
A Guide to Ordering Door Hardware
A Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners & Designers
STEP 1
What Type of Door Do You Have?
The door itself determines what hardware will work.
Standard Hinged Door
Double Doors
French Doors
Dutch Door
Pocket Door
Bi-Pass Doors
Barn Door
Pivot Door
Bi-Fold Door
STEP 2
How Should Your Door Operate?
Function determines the type of lock and prep.
Dummy
INACTIVEFixed trim for inactive doors.
Passage
NON-LOCKINGNon-locking handle used on interior doors.
Privacy
PRIVACY LOCKInterior locking handle for bedrooms and bathrooms.
Keyed
KEYED LOCKKey-operated lock for exterior security.
STEP 3
What’s Inside Your Door
Tubular, mortise, or multipoint. Match the hardware to the door’s existing prep.
Main Lock Systems
Tubular Latches
STANDARDThe most common interior latch system. Installed with a 2⅛″ cross bore and 1″ edge bore. Used for passage, privacy, or keyed function.
Mortise Locks
A lock body housed inside a rectangular pocket cut into the door edge. Heavier construction with smoother operation and more function options.
Multipoint Locks
A full-height locking system that secures the door at multiple points along the edge. Common on exterior entry doors.
Additional Catch Types
Drive-In Latch
A latch pressed into the bore hole without a faceplate or screws. Can loosen over time — not recommended for long-term use.
Magnetic Latch
Uses a magnetic strike to hold the door closed. Silent operation with minimal wear.
Ball Catch
A spring-loaded ball recesses into the frame to hold the door in place. Common on closet doors.
Roller Latch
A spring-loaded roller that holds the door shut. Push to open, pull to close.
STEP 4
What do you want to see and touch?
Knob, lever, grip set, or pull. Choose a style compatible with the lock and application.
Knob
Classic spherical shape. Timeless and familiar.
Pull
Vertical bar. Architectural presence on larger doors.
Flush Pull
Recessed pull installed flush with the door surface.
Lever
Modern and ergonomic. Accessible and versatile.
Grip
Fixed vertical handle with a thumb latch. The signature entry door style.
Pocket Door Pull
Recessed pull designed for sliding pocket doors.
STEP 5
Measurements to Confirm Before Ordering
Confirm door thickness, backset, swing, and handing before ordering.
Door Thickness
Measured from face to face. Standard: 1⅜″ interior · 1¾″ exterior.
Backset
Measured from edge to bore centre. Common: 2⅜″ · 2¾″.
Door Handing
Stand on the hinge side. Hinges left = LH. Hinges right = RH.
Door Swing
Standing outside the room: swings toward you = outswing, away = inswing.
CHECKLIST
How to Order Door Hardware
Choosing hardware is simple when you follow these five steps. Confirm each detail before placing your order.
Identify the Door
Swing, pocket, pivot, double, or sliding — the door determines what hardware is possible.
View Door Types GuideConfirm the Function
Passage, privacy, dummy, or keyed. This defines how the door will be used.
View Guide to Door FunctionConfirm the Latch & Lock System
Tubular, mortise, or multipoint. Match the hardware to the door’s existing prep.
View Latch and Lock GuideSelect the Handle
Knob, lever, grip set, or pull. Choose a style compatible with the lock and application.
View Handle Types GuideVerify Measurements
Confirm door thickness, backset, swing, and handing before ordering.
View Measurement Guide
Ready to Specify?
Visit the Vancouver showroom to see, touch, and operate hardware in person — or download the complete specification guide.
