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What
is the difference between surface mount locksets and mortised locksets?
How
do I know if this hardware will fit my current door?
What is a PVD Lifetime Finish?
I
am interested in purchasing larger quantities. Do you offer volume discounts?
Is
there a commercial price list available?
How
do I clean my lockset?
Is
the installation process very difficult?
What
tools will I need for installation?
Can
the lock be modified by a locksmith to match my other door locks?
Mortised lock sets have a mechanical body that fits into a “mortised” slot in the edge of the door. For a better idea of how a mortised lockset fits into your door, click here.
Surface mount locksets fit onto your door through a series of
holes that you drill. This allows the actuating devices (spindles) to go from
the outside latch to the inside latch to make them function. The inside and outside
latches of a surface mount lockset fit onto the inside and outside surfaces of
the door.
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First, visit our Hardware Replacement Page to determine which type of hardware is the best mechanical replacement of your current hardware.
Once you’ve found the replacement
lockset that’s right for you, you’ll then want to check trim plate
dimensions. On each product feature page, you’ll find a link called Trim
Plate Dimensions. Clicking on this link will open a PDF file with a outline of
the trim plate(s) for the particular hardware you’re considering. Print
this page out, and hold it up to your door to make sure that the trim plate on
the new hardware will cover any holes already drilled in your door for your existing
hardware.
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PVD
(physical vapor deposition) is coating process that builds a film over the product
being coated (such as your storm door lockset). PVD finishes are hard and resistant
to corrosion. Any surface coated with a PVD Lifetime finish is guaranteed never
to rust, tarnish, or corrode, even in harsh environments or salt applications.
For more information on our PVD Lifetime Finish guarantee and warranty, click
here.
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If a quantity discount
is available, this button, 
will
be available, click on it & you will see the quantity discounts available
for that product
Please note that items purchased in quantity
discounts are not eligible for free shipping. Please contact us for a shipping
quote.
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For a one-time purchase, commercial customers receive the same
pricing as all our other customers (for large orders, please see the above quantity
discounts). If you are interested in setting up an ongoing relationship with our
company, please contact
us.
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We
recommend soap and water. No abrasive cleaners are necessary and, most importantly,
you should never use ammonia-based cleaners (such as window-cleaning products).
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Installation usually takes 30 minutes to 1 hour and requires
moderate tool and mechanical skills. On each product page, you will find Installation
Instructions that you can print out and read. We recommend that all customers
read installation instructions before purchasing any type of door hardware.
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Different
models may require different tools for installation. To see what tools will be
necessary to install a specific lockset, go to the Installation Instructions (available
on each product page). Please be sure to note that power screw drivers should
never be used to install door hardware, and doing so will void your warranty.
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The Charleston has a standard Kwikset keyway; if your door also has a Kwikset keyway, most locksmiths can key the two locks the same. If your other doors use a Schlage keyway, you can buy a Schlage keyway for the Charleston that can later be modified by a locksmith to be keyed-alike.
Our
surface mount locksets cannot be modified by a locksmith to match other door locks.
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