Tubular Latches
Find the finishing pieces for your door handles in our tubular latch range, with warm brass and copper tones, cool chrome and nickel finishes, and classic black. Choose from Tradco, Iver, From the Anvil and Gainsborough options, including standard, hard sprung and split cam designs. A tubular latch sits inside the edge of the door and holds it closed until you turn the handle—ideal for passage doors that do not need to lock.
Choose a latch to suit your handles
The right spring strength makes a difference to how your handles feel. Some handles have their own spring; others rely on a hard sprung latch to return them to position. Use the latch recommended for your handle range rather than choosing by finish alone. Our passage door knob guide and lever handle guide explain the options when ordering handles and latches together.
A split cam latch can let each handle operate independently when paired with a compatible split spindle. Spring strength and split cam operation are different features, so a split cam latch may also be hard sprung. Match the latch and spindle to the handles you are using.
Get the fit right for a replacement
Backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the centre of the handle spindle. For an existing door, measure this distance rather than the total length of the old latch. Our illustrated backset guide shows where to measure.
Also compare the latch case, faceplate and striker plate with the existing cut-outs and fixings. The backset alone does not guarantee a direct swap. If an old lock has left a large pocket in the door, a suitable mortice lock may be a better fit than a small tubular latch.
Choose a visible faceplate finish that coordinates with your handles and hinges. Finish names can vary between brands; our team can help you find the closest match and the right latch for your door.
Tubular latch FAQs
A passage tubular latch keeps the door latched shut but does not lock it. Some bathroom handle arrangements use a passage latch plus a separate privacy bolt; others need a different privacy mechanism. Choose compatible privacy fittings for your handles. For an entrance, a suitable deadbolt can provide the separate locking function.
A short backset brings the knob closer to the door edge and frame, leaving less room for your knuckles as you turn it. A lever can be a more comfortable choice on a narrow stile. For an existing door, retain the required backset and choose handles with enough clearance.
Rebated doors overlap along their meeting edges. They need a compatible rebate kit or striker arrangement to suit that overlap and the selected latch. Kits vary by latch range, so match the parts together rather than assuming any rebate kit will fit.
Read the inclusions for the selected latch and handle set. This category also contains separately sold striker plates and rebate kits, so an accessory listing is not a complete latch. Confirm whether a spindle is supplied with your handles or needs ordering separately, especially for split cam operation. If you would like help putting the parts together, ask our team.
