Door Hardware Guides and How-To Library
783 practical guides for specifiers, contractors and facility managers, sorted by topic. Pick a topic to find the right article faster.
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How Do You Cut an Electric Strike Into a Metal Frame? HES 1006 Frame Prep0:43 · Electrified Hardware & Access Control
Sargent 65G05 KL Lockset Teardown: What's Inside a Cylindrical Door Lock0:51 · Locks & Locksets
Exit Device Not Catching the Strike? Sargent 98-0028 Latch Bolt Spring Fix0:41 · Exit Devices & Panic Hardware
Accentra NexTouch Lever Not Snapping Back? SPRG5300 Return Spring Fix0:39 · Locks & Locksets
Sargent 700 Series ET Trim Lever Drooping? 97-0425 Return Spring Fix0:36 · Exit Devices & Panic Hardware
PDQ VP92905 IC Tailpiece for GT & GP Series Levers (6 or 7-Pin SFIC Core)0:45 · Keying, Cylinders & Key ControlBrowse by topic
Twelve topics. Every guide sits in exactly one of them, so the right answer is never buried in a long list.
Hinges & Pivots
Spring, ball bearing, continuous, hospital tip and security hinges, plus pivots: sizing, finish, weight rating and fit.
Electrified Hardware & Access Control
Electric hinges, electric strikes, magnetic locks, electrified locks and the wiring and code questions that come with them.
Locks & Locksets
Mortise and cylindrical locksets, lock functions, grades and standards for classrooms, apartments, offices and storerooms.
Seals, Thresholds & Door Bottoms
Astragals, weatherstrip, smoke seals, door bottoms, sweeps and ADA thresholds.
Stops, Holders, Pulls & Trim
Door stops, holders, pulls, push plates, flush bolts and barn or pocket door hardware.
Exit Devices & Panic Hardware
Rim, surface vertical rod and mortise exit devices: selection, trim, strikes, adjustment and inspection.
Doors, Frames & Glazing
Hollow metal frames, wood doors, door lites and security glazing, and special-purpose doors.
Door Closers & Automatic Operators
Surface-mounted, concealed and floor closers, ADA settings, troubleshooting, and automatic door operators.
Restroom Accessories & Partition Hardware
Dispensers, waste receptacles, grab bars, shower seats and toilet partition hardware.
Codes, Compliance & Specifications
Fire door inspection, ADA, UL and ANSI/BHMA standards, and writing hardware specifications.
Access Panels & Access Doors
Choosing, sizing and installing access panels and access doors in walls and ceilings.
Keying, Cylinders & Key Control
Master keying, interchangeable cores, restricted keyways, cylinders and key control.