Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between entry, privacy, passage, and dummy door hardware?
Entry hardware has a keyed exterior lock. Privacy hardware locks from the
inside for bedrooms and bathrooms. Passage hardware operates without a lock.
Dummy hardware is non-operating and does not control a latch.
Should I choose a door knob or a door lever?
Both operate a door latch. Knobs provide a familiar round design, while
levers use a push-down motion that can be easier to operate. The choice
depends on the desired appearance, accessibility needs, and compatibility
with the existing door preparation.
Are Cosmas door levers reversible?
Many operating Cosmas door levers are reversible for left- or right-hand
doors. Some dummy levers require a specific left-hand or right-hand version.
Check the handing information in the individual product description.
How do I determine whether a door is left-handed or right-handed?
Stand on the side of the door where you can see the hinge pins. If the hinges
are on the left, it is a left-hand door; if they are on the right, it is a
right-hand door. Handing is particularly important when ordering handed
dummy levers or other nonreversible products.
What is door-hardware backset?
Backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the main
bore hole. Common residential backsets are 2-3/8 inches and 2-3/4 inches.
Many Cosmas products include an adjustable latch compatible with both.
What door thickness will Cosmas hardware fit?
Many Cosmas residential locksets fit doors from 1-3/8 inches to 1-3/4 inches
thick. Verify the thickness range on the individual product page,
particularly when installing hardware on an unusually thin or thick door.
Can multiple entry locks be keyed alike?
Participating keyed products offer keyed-alike and keyed-differently
selections. Keyed alike means the eligible locks in the order are prepared
to operate with the same key. Review the keying selector on each product
before adding it to the cart.
What is the difference between single-cylinder and double-cylinder deadbolts?
A single-cylinder deadbolt uses a key outside and a thumb turn inside. A
double-cylinder deadbolt requires a key on both sides. Double-cylinder locks
can affect emergency egress and may be restricted by local codes, so confirm
local requirements before installation.
Is mounting hardware included?
Cosmas residential door hardware includes the required mounting components
described on the product page. Participating knobs, levers, and deadbolts
include a latch, mounting hardware, and a matching strike plate.
Are door knobs and cabinet knobs interchangeable?
No. Door knobs operate a latch mechanism installed through a full-size door.
Cabinet knobs are small decorative pulls attached with a mounting screw.
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