What is an Entry Handleset?

18/08/22

What is an Entry Handleset?

When choosing a handle and lock for your front door, the options are endless.  Leversknobs and pull handles are all styles we’re familiar with. If you’re looking for something with a little bit more style to make that great first impression, an entry handleset is a fantastic choice.

Entry handlesets consist of an exterior pull handle with a thumb-operated latch and a deadbolt, and an internal lever or knob. They come with everything included, so you don’t need to go searching for other parts. Depending on the handleset you’re looking at, you might just have to choose which type of lock you want and the left or right handing.

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What style of home does an entry handleset suit?

Our entry handlesets come from a range of brands, in a variety of finishes and styles – which means there are options to suit any style of home, whether it is traditional or more contemporary.

Entry handlesets are a fairly new addition to the Australian market. Due to their growing popularity, we offer a range of premium US brands that are not found elsewhere on the Australian market.

Nostalgic Warehouse and Grandeur Hardware’s entry handlsets are some of our most loved, with a mix of highly ornate and decorative as well as more classic designs. From Victorian to Art Deco, Arts and Crafts to Federation, these stunning handlsets are created with specific design themes and periods in mind. This is perfect if you are wanting to embrace the heritage of your home, or restore it to its former glory.

Ageless Iron’s range of black iron entry handlesets are perfect for adding a striking sense of drama to your front door. Made of solid cast iron, these are extremely durable and resistant to UV weathering, rust, salt, corrosion and scratching.

Australian brand N2Lok offers entry handlesets with a beautiful simplicity and clean lines that make them particularly suited to contemporary homes, or those that are traditional with a modern twist. These are available in finishes such as Chrome, Satin Nickel, Venetian Bronze, Anti-Tarnish Brass and Matte Black.

Will an Entry handleset fit my door?

Our entry handlesets will suit most standard doors, however we do recommend checking a few measurements before making your purchase. On each product page we list the door thickness it will suit, as well as the backset size of the lock and latches included. Measuring your backset size is important to ensure the handleset sits in the correct place on your door, especially if its an old door with existing holes.

If you are unsure of whether a handleset will be suitable for your door, feel free to contact us and our knowledgeable team can walk you through this!

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