The new Schlage Custom Collection hardware line is designed with premium style and functionality in mind. This interchangeable system allows you to change hardware styles and designs in three easy steps without having to remove the inner core of the hardware.
Are door knobs and levers interchangeable?
Although doorknobs come in a variety of finishes and shapes, replacing a doorknob with a door lever can change the look of your door dramatically. It also can add a touch of elegance to the door that the typical knob cannot.
Are lever door handles universal?
Door levers are left-handed, right-handed or universal. To determine what you need, look at the door from outside the house or room. If the hinges are on the left, look for a left-handed or universal lever.
How do you install a Schlage lever handle?
If you're installing a lever, orient the lever just as you did with the outside housing, pointing away from the edge of the door. With the screw holes in a vertical position, align the square in the back of the door knob or lever with the square spindle. Slide the inside housing into place.Mar 30, 2017
How do you change a lever door handle?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXtodqFRZ1k
Are lever door handles reversible?
Whether they include a lock or not, lever handles are generally reversible. In fact, many rotating door handles can be removed quickly and switched to a different position.Nov 3, 2017
How do you reverse a Schlage lever?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPOsl1Kl3mI
How do you change the direction of a lever door handle?
Changing a door's handle from left-handed operation to right-handed is simply a matter of orientation. Removing the door lever itself, rotating it 180 degrees and installing it on the other side of the door will cause the lever to be inverted, yet it will still operate the latch mechanism in exactly the same manner.
What is the lever on a lock?
A lever lock uses a set of levers, in place of tumblers, to prevent the locking bolt from moving in the lock. When the key is inserted into the lock, the levers are moved and the locking bolt can be operated.
What does 3 lever lock mean?
3 Lever Locks The three-lever sash lock is designed for internal doors in domestic properties. These locks are best suited for doors needing to be locked for privacy purposes, but where high security is not required - it has fewer levers and therefore key duplication is much easier.
What does 5 lever lock mean?
5 lever locks use 5 levers. These levers are moved into position when the key is entered and turned in the lock. Once shut, you can't open the lock again from the outside without the key. 5 Lever locks are specified by insurance companies and are usually fitted on external entrance doors.Jun 8, 2017