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Door Hardware Types:

Keyed Entry Knobs/Levers: Sometimes called Exterior Locking Knobs/Levers, these are commonly seen on exterior doors leading to the outside of your home or business.

Keyed Entry Single Cylinder Deadbolts: Just like the Keyed Entry Knobs/Levers, these are commonly seen on exterior doors leading to the outside of your home or business, but more secure. They’re commonly seen with a Keyed Entry Knob/Lever or a Passage Knob/Lever, with the latter having their exposed screws on the inside portion of the exterior door.

Keyed Entry Double Cylinder Deadbolts: These are commonly seen on exterior doors leading to the outside of your home or business. Like the Keyed Entry Single Cylinder Deadbolts, they’re more secure than the Keyed Entry Knobs/Levers, but unlike them, they require a key on the inside portion of the exterior door. The included installation instructions also mention to leave a key on the inside cylinder as a safety precaution.

Keyed Entry Twin Knob Project Packs: These are commonly seen on exterior doors leading to the outside of your home or business, but contains two Keyed Entry Knobs instead on one.

Keyed Entry Security Sets: Like the Keyed Entry Twin Knob Project Packs, these are commonly seen on exterior doors leading to the outside of your home or business, but contains a Keyed Entry Knob/Lever or a Passage Knob/Lever, with the latter having their exposed screws on the inside portion of the exterior door and a Keyed Entry Single Cylinder Deadbolt/Keyed Entry Double Cylinder Deadbolt.

Keyed Entry Project Packs: These are commonly seen on exterior doors leading to the outside of your home or business, but contains two Keyed Entry Knobs or two Passage Knobs, with the latter having their exposed screws on the inside portion of the exterior door and two Keyed Entry Single Cylinder Deadbolts.

Complete Front Door Handlesets: These are commonly seen on exterior front doors leading to the outside of your home. They contain a Non-Locking Exterior Long Handle, a Non-Locking Interior Knob/Lever and a separate Keyed Entry Single Cylinder Deadbolt/Keyed Entry Double Cylinder Deadbolt.

Complete Front Door Security Handlesets: These are rarely seen on exterior front doors leading to the outside of your home. They contain a Locking Exterior Long Handle, a Locking Interior Knob/Lever and a separate matching Keyed Entry Single Cylinder Deadbolt.

Non-Locking Handle Only Front Door Handlesets: These are commonly seen on exterior front doors leading to the outside of your home with a customizable locking deadbolt. They contain a Non-Locking Exterior Long Handle and a Non-Locking Interior Knob/Lever. A separate Keyed Entry Single Cylinder Deadbolt/Keyed Entry Double Cylinder Deadbolt is sold separately.

Two Door Pack Complete Front Door Handleset & Keyed Entry Security Set: Exclusive from Kwikset during the early 2000’s, the Front Entry Handleset from this pack is commonly seen on a exterior front door leading to the outside of your home while the Keyed Entry Security Set from this pack is commonly seen on another exterior door leading to that same outside of your home. They contain a Non-Locking Exterior Long Handle, a Non-Locking Interior Knob/Lever, a separate Keyed Entry Single Cylinder Deadbolt/Keyed Entry Double Cylinder Deadbolt, a Keyed Entry Knob/Lever and a Keyed Entry Single Cylinder Deadbolt/Keyed Entry Double Cylinder Deadbolt. These are rare to find in physical hardware stores.

Privacy Knobs/Levers: Sometimes called Interior Locking Knobs/Levers, these are commonly seen on interior doors leading to the bedroom or bathroom of your home or business.

Indicator Deadbolts: These are commonly seen on interior doors leading to the bathroom of your business. They can be paired with either privacy knobs/levers or passage knobs/levers, but they are sold separately.

Passage Knobs/Levers: Sometimes called Interior Non-Locking Knobs/Levers, these are commonly seen on interior doors leading to the hallway or closet (or sometimes bedroom or) of your home or business. If you’re using any passage knobs/levers on exterior doors leading to the outside of your home or business, you must have the side with the exposed screws on the knob/lever on the inside portion of the door and have a deadbolt to pair with it. If you’re using any passage knobs/levers on interior doors leading to the bathroom of your home or business, you must have a indicator deadbolt to pair with it.

Storeroom Knobs/Levers: These are commonly seen on exterior doors or interior doors leading to the storage space of your home or business. The inside knob/lever remains unlocked while the outside knob/lever is always locked and requires a key to unlock it.

Classroom Knobs/Levers: These are commonly seen on exterior doors or interior doors leading to a room of your home or business. The inside knob/lever remains unlocked while the outside knob/lever can be locked or unlocked with it’s key, rotating said key clockwise or counterclockwise in a 360 degree motion in it’s cylinder.

Door handle finishes (Red stars are sections that are copied from Google’s AI Overviews/Summaries (AI Overviews/Summaries may or may not be accurate)):

Polished Brass/Bright Brass: Polished brass/Bright brass knobs/levers are high-gloss, reflective, gold-toned hardware that add a luxurious, traditional, or “modern glam” aesthetic to homes. They are durable, corrosion-resistant, and often lacquered to prevent tarnishing, making them ideal for high-traffic areas. They pair well with bold colors and, while often used in traditional designs, are versatile enough for modern interiors. *

Polished Chrome/Bright Chrome: Polished chrome/Bright chrome knobs/levers are highly reflective, mirror-like, and durable, offering a bright, modern aesthetic suitable for both contemporary and traditional homes. Made via chrome plating over a base metal, they are popular for being easy to clean, corrosion-resistant, and budget-friendly. *

Polished Brass/Bright Brass x Polished Chrome/Bright Chrome: A mixture of the two finishes, but seen on privacy knobs/levers leading to the bathroom in which the exterior portion of the privacy knob/lever is polished brass/bright brass while the interior portion of the privacy knob/lever is polished chrome/bright chrome.

Satin Brass: Satin brass knobs/levers are popular hardware featuring a muted, brushed golden-brown finish with a matte or soft sheen. Offering a modern yet warm aesthetic, they are durable, resist fingerprints and, due to their brass composition, have natural antimicrobial properties. These knobs are versatile, fitting both contemporary and traditional styles, and are often lacquered to resist tarnish. *

Satin Chrome: Satin chrome knobs/levers feature a matte, brushed, silver-toned finish created by plating chromium over base metals. Known for a smooth, velvety texture, they provide a modern look that resists fingerprints, smudges, and scratches, making them ideal for high-traffic or modern, minimalist spaces. These durable, rust-resistant knobs offer a subtle, low-reflective elegance that is easy to maintain. *

Stainless Steel (Door Hardware Finish): Stainless steel knobs/levers offer a durable, modern, and corrosion-resistant option for both residential and commercial use, often featuring superior strength. Made from iron alloys with chromium, these knobs resist rust in humid environments (bathrooms, coastal homes) and are easy to maintain. *

Satin Stainless Steel: Satin stainless steel knobs/levers offer durable, corrosion-resistant security ideal for high-humidity or modern, minimalist aesthetics. * The satin stainless steel finish is exclusive to Schlage Locks.