Purchasing resources for Door Latches

You might not think of door latches as one of the first supply orders for a young business, but depending on what kind of operation you're running, you may be in need of just those particular items. Although with fancy new lock technology, the door latch has nearly become obsolete, some commercial clients still use industrial door latches or classic residential door latch hardware for special situations.

A business manager might go looking for door latches for the following projects:

1. As part of building renovations for a period house or building where period door latches provide authenticity.

2. In new homes to give a development a historic, quaint or folksy appeal.

3. In industrial situations where a door may not need to be locked but rather temporarily barred to comply with a federal or industry regulation.

Get residential door latches

If you need specific hardware for a home (or homes), you can find a variety of pieces online. Buy door latches direct through sale pages and have them shipped to your site.

Find industrial door latches

For a commercial space, you may want a heavy metal door latch solid enough to do the job. Look for solutions from companies offering hardware strong enough for industrial use.

Get customized metal door latches

For special projects, you may want to contact a shop that will take your designs and make them reality with plasma cutters or casting equipment. Metalworking shops can get you custom metal or aluminum door latch models for your themed building. Renovators often look for custom hardware for antique buildings and outbuildings such as barns.

• Do your homework. Besides knowing the quantity you'll need, measure your door areas before making an order. Pay attention to how the door latches will be installed (do the doors swing right or left, in or out?) and catalog all of the specifications you'll need on your hardware.