Start with function
An entry lock, a bedroom privacy set, a hall passage set and a fixed pull do different jobs. Label each door by room and function. Include hinges, stops and other pieces you want to coordinate rather than choosing a handle alone.
Door hardware
Coordinate the look and everyday function, from the front entry to the bedroom doors.
Scope and approach
Check the existing preparation
Replacement hardware must suit the door's thickness, holes, edge preparation and swing. Photograph both faces and the edge of the door. Existing keying, electronic features and finish compatibility need product-specific review.
What to bring.
- Which doors need locking, privacy or passage functions?
- Are existing holes and hinges being reused?
- Should locks share a key or work with an existing system?
- Which retained metal finishes will the new hardware sit beside?
From review to agreed work
Plan the scope.
Make a room list
Identify each door, its function and any pieces being retained.
Resolve compatibility
Confirm the preparation and selected product details before the hardware package is finalized.
Coordinate the set
Review the finish, hinges, quantities and any agreed fitting or adjustment work together.
Before the next step.
Will a new handle cover the old holes?
That depends on the existing preparation and the selected hardware. Send photos and measurements so compatibility can be checked before ordering.
Can finishes from different product ranges match?
Finish names are not a guarantee of identical color or sheen. Review actual product references or samples together when a close match matters.