Door Hardware 101

Forget the walls, the furniture, and the art for a moment. Let's talk about the one design detail you interact with multiple times a day—the doorknob. In a world full of mass-produced hardware, the Emtek Hampton Crystal Door Knob isn't just a utilitarian necessity; it's a tactile artifact with a hidden history. It’s the closest you'll get to a piece of jewelry for your architecture, and here is why it stands alone against the sea of… Read more

There are a few things you need to know to order the correct hardware for your door. First, check out the image below and see where the “backset” and the “square corner latch prep” are located. These are the key things you’ll need to know to order the correct hardware for your door.The backset is the distance between the leading edge of your door and the center of the “borehole,” which is where the handle or deadbolt is mounted on the door.… Read more