{"id":464,"date":"2013-07-11T15:44:13","date_gmt":"2013-07-11T20:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/soslocksmith.com\/blog\/?p=464"},"modified":"2013-10-24T11:05:52","modified_gmt":"2013-10-24T16:05:52","slug":"types-of-door-locks-and-door-knobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soslocksmith.com\/blog\/types-of-door-locks-and-door-knobs\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Door Locks and Door Knobs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For the customary door lock, there are only two types of door locks and door knobs.\u00a0 From these two types, different security measures are added, making them more difficult to break.\u00a0 However, the truth still remains that they can only be separated into two categories: cylindrical locks and mortise locks.<\/p>\n

Cylindrical locks<\/a> are, as they sound, round.\u00a0 They fit into a circular hole in the door.\u00a0 These locks are your average doorknob types of lock.\u00a0 All you need is a key.\u00a0 The latch of a cylindrical lock is only 2 to 3 inches long.<\/p>\n

The second type of lock, the mortise lock, is better known as a deadbolt lock.\u00a0 This lock is installed within the door.\u00a0 These types of locks do not have doorknobs attached.\u00a0 Instead, they have latches that are usually 4 inches if not more.\u00a0 They are simple to operate, usually a key on one side and a lever on the other.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, these two locks are sold together as an entrance handle set.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 These can be recognizable by the long plate with the both locks attached.\u00a0 Usually the deadbolt is situated above the doorknob.\u00a0 The two locks can be installed only a few inches apart or more depending on your preferences.\u00a0 In fact, you can even install more if you so choose to.<\/p>\n

Trim options are mostly for aesthetic purposes.\u00a0 There are various different options you can look into to make your door locks match your house better.\u00a0 For the metal, there\u2019s the traditional silver color and gold color.\u00a0 However, you can occasionally find unique tones like burnished copper or bronze, etc..\u00a0 For the face plate, they usually either round or some sort of square shape.\u00a0 These can be engraved or etched with elegant patterns.\u00a0 Depending on the image of your home, you can go for something with Victorian influence with curling leaves around the edges, or something simple and minimal.<\/p>\n

The knob itself can is also an option to change.\u00a0 You can have the traditional knob-like doorknob, but add a unique twist.\u00a0 This circular option usually comes with some variation in its shape.\u00a0 It can be more box-like or oval shaped.\u00a0 Some are even made of glass and cut with facets like jewels.\u00a0 You can have normal metal ones as well and have them engraved with detailed patterns.\u00a0 If you are willing to spend the money, you can get customized glass doorknobs that are designed to your liking.\u00a0 This means knobs that look like globes for the world explorer or ones that shimmer with stars for the astronomer.<\/p>\n

If you want a door handle rather than a doorknob, there are fewer options.\u00a0 However, there are still selections for you to have a unique look.\u00a0 They can be straight or curved.\u00a0 The most popular artistic design to door handles seems to be leaves twining to make up the lever part.<\/p>\n

There may only be two types of door locks, but that does not mean there all locks have to look the same.\u00a0 Just because you want to be secure does not mean you have to trade off aesthetic pleasure.\u00a0 Do a little research and look up some designs.\u00a0 In the world we live in today, anything is possible.<\/p>\n

For all doors locks in NYC contact SOS Locksmith.<\/p>\n

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