Is there a difference between interior and exterior door handles?

Exterior door knobs have a much bigger job to do than interior ones. They’re the main barrier in most homes between the house and anyone who hasn’t been welcomed into it. An exterior door knob needs to be strong, reliable, and have a lock that works well.

What are the different types of door handles?





There are three main types of door handles: lever handles, pull handles and door knobs.

What is a dummy doorknob?

Dummy door knobs are one-sided “fake knobs.” They’re usually installed on the surface of a door or behind it. Some come in pairs so you can use them on double doors. These types of door knobs don’t have any working parts. They’re good for a shallow closet or small pantry and the interior of French doors.

What is a double dummy door knob?

A double dummy set includes hardware for each side of the door, yet with no lock or latch. The knobs or levers don’t turn or operate a latch. Double dummy sets are ideal for closet doors, pantry doors, or side-by-side French doors (used with roller catch, flush bolts, or surface bolts).

Can you use exterior door knobs on interior doors?

Doorknobs and locks intended for exterior use could easily be used indoors, but interior sets may quickly leak, corrode, or lose their finish if exposed outdoors.

Can you use a hall and closet door knob on an exterior door?





Hall & Closet Passage Door Knobs



Can be paired with a smart lock or keyless deadbolt on exterior doors or with non-turning knob for the interiors of smaller closets.

What is a latch door handle?

What are latch, lock and bathroom handles? A latch door handle is supplied on a plain backplate for standard internal doors, a lock door handle has a cut out in the backplate for use on a door with a lock, and a bathroom door handle has a turn and release integrated into the handle for a privacy function.

Do doors come with holes for handles?

Remember, most doors don’t come with holes for handles, but prefabricated doors do. These doors come with a pre-drilled handle hole and hinges. Prefabricated and prehung doors are mostly for the interior of the house.

What are door handle parts called?

The parts of a door handle include knobs/levers, latch mechanisms, strike plates, boxes and cylinder locks.

What is the difference between passage and dummy door knobs?



The main types of door functions are Passage (doors that don’t require locking), Privacy (a door that can be locked by a button on the inside), Dummy (has no mechanical latch and acts only as a pull), and Interior Mortise (door with an active latch with skeleton key lock).

What does half dummy door knob mean?

A half dummy door knob is essentially the same thing as a full dummy door knob but in this case, a single knob or lever is provided. This is perfect for a closet where you only need one doorknob rather than two. Like a full dummy food knob, you only need this for decoration and do not have any other functions.

What is the difference between passage privacy and dummy door knobs?

Passage and dummy door knobs are both non-locking knobs. This is why you should only use them for your interior doors. Passage door knobs are best used for rooms that don’t require privacy while dummy door knobs are recommended for different closets in the house.

What is a passage latch?



Passage knobs are interior non-locking door knobs that turn freely and don’t include a key. They operate with a latch and require rotation of the handle to open the door. This type features two non-locking knobs on either side of the door and is ideal for hallways, closets, and rooms where privacy is not required.

Can you use a passage door knob as a dummy door knob?

Yes you can use it as your dummy handles.

How does a dummy door knob stay closed?

Dummy knobs often are on the exterior side of a shallow closet, pantry or shelving unit when there’s inadequate room to go inside and close the door behind you. This type of door doesn’t have a traditional latch, but sports a magnetic or ball-catch that holds the door shut.

How do you install a dummy door lever?

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What is a dummy lever?



*To give a longer and more technical explanation: A ‘Dummy Handle’ is one handle or a pair of handles with no latching or locking function that are also a non-turning door lever or door knob. In other words Dummy Handles & Knobs do not turn to open but rather are used to push or pull a door open or shut.