Types of Door Hardware & Their Uses

Door Hardware or Door Furniture covers all

those items that are used to install or enhance
the working and appearance of a door.
This includes hardware
used to install and
enhance,

Access Doors Cabinet Doors

Cupboard Doors Desk Drawers

 Door Hardware generally includes

Hinges Handles Door Clocks

Fasteners Door Accessories

 Hinges

A Hinge is a device that connects

the door to the frame (or piece of
furniture) and allows it to open
and close along a fixed axis.

There are many types of hinges,

designed for different uses to
connect lids and doors to
furniture and frames.
 Handles

A typical Handle set found on

most doors consists of an exterior
handle, a latch, a locking
mechanism and an interior knob
or lever.

Door knobs, crash bars, flush pull

and standard door handles are
some common types.
Fasteners

A door fastener is a device used to hold

the door closed. Most doors usually use
two or more of these devices.

These include

 Latches,
 Bolts – Deadbolt & Latchbolt,
 Strike Plates, and
 Dust Sockets.
 Locks

Door Locks like any other locks are used

to protect property and prevent
unauthorized use or access.

These include locks that use various

locking mechanisms including electronic
locks.
 Door Accessories

Door Accessories are used to

improve the security and
usability features of a door. A
few of these accessories
include

 Door Chains,
 Door Closers,
 Peephole,
 Mail Slots,
 Door Stoppers, etc.
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