About door security, important things about door locks, kind of locks commonly used to secure doors with their characteristics, pictures and price ranges. Also some places where you can buy door locks.

Everybody wants security, no matter if you live alone, with roommates, family, and specially if you have children, you need to feel safe. Nobody wants to leave a place (your house, office or business) without locking that door. Also apply when you enter into one (like the bedroom or bathroom) and want to have some privacy, there you have some questions about Door Locks.

The key to getting the most out of your visit from a locksmith is understanding the different types of door locks that you need to install or repair ahead of time. Following next, there is a list of commonly kinds of products about door locks that we could find on the market.

Door Knob Lock Set:

A door knob is actually a handle used for opening and closing a door. Door knobs are, many a times, sold as complete lock sets, porcelain or crystal door knob/rosette assemblies are provided for both sides of the door, and passage/privacy sets include a latch, faceplate and strikeplate. Porcelain knobs turn function into style. The knob is fitted to a shank, made of either brass or any metal. Brass door locks are the most popular kind of door knob lock sets.

Price Range: US$17.25 - US$74.95 / £9.27 - £40.32

Door Entry Lock Set with a Keyed Knob (Click to enlarge)

Deadbolts:

Deadbolts are defined as a bolt on a lock that is moved by turning a key or knob without activation of a spring. Deadbolts are available as a single or double cylinder, and used almost exclusively on exterior door applications, but can be used as interior door locks when added security is required. The only difference between the two types of cylinders is the double cylinder deadbolt is operated by a key on both sides of the door; whereas the single cylinder deadbolt operates with a key on the exterior and a knob or thumb turn on the interior. Double cylinder deadbolts should be used when there is glass in your door or a window is near enough to the door that it could be broken and someone could reach in and turn the knob. Deadbolt door locks are also known as "Dead Locks".

Price Range: US$13.49 - US$66.98 / £7.25 - £10.59

Brass Deadbolt (Click to enlarge)

Double Cylinder Deadbolt Lock (Click to enlarge)

Mortise Locks:

Mortise door locks are considered to be generally found in older architectural applications, a fore runner to the bored cylindrical locks that are primarily used today. However, mortise locks are still used in high security business applications and are becoming more popular in upscale commercial and residential construction. A mortise lock requires a pocket (the mortise) to be cut into the edge of the door where the lock will be fitted. One of the strongest styles of door locks, a mortise lock makes it difficult to force open a door because it is fitted into the thickness of the door. Cut into the doors edge, only the faceplate remains visible when the door is open. They could be a simple Mortise with a Cylinder and no knob or a completely stylish Entryset.

In The US:

Home Depot - The major and worldwide known hardware store, they are also settled in Canada and Mexico. You could also buy on-line from their site. www.homedepot.com

Ace - Hardware: Door Locks - Sells on-line and Locally around the country. Ace retailers focus a great deal of time and effort to design helpful stores, train helpful people and stock helpful products that few on-line experiences can match. www.acehardware.com

In The UK:

Saunderson Security - On-line shop, they have a detailed catalogue of Door Locks with free delivery on all orders, low prices. www.saundersonsecurity.co.uk


Also these products can be bought at regular hardware stores, Home Merchandise Suppliers and Depots.

Picking the right door lock for the security of a home is necessary. Impact resistance should be an important aspect of selecting a door lock. Door locks should have key control because using locks with key control does not allow anyone to copy keys except you or whomsoever you designate.

The level of security a lock set offers depends on its construction. You could have only a key in the knob or handle, but a burglar can easily foil it. If you want more security, door locks should be installed with a minimum of one inch beyond the door's edge and be made of case-hardened steel.

Interior Entry Knob (Click to enlarge)

Electronic Locks:

With new technologies spreading to everywhere (and everything) you could also find the below door locks operated electronically, and that could be in several ways: touchpad lock sets that unlock your door when you enter a customized code, Remote Control operated, biometric fingerprint ones that, as it says, unlock the door with a fingerprint scan and, of course, those using a magnetic card instead a key.