The Door Folks

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Door Hardware Finder

Identify an unknown door-hardware part by where it sits, how it moves, and how it mounts.

Start with location, movement, and mounting

Do not start with a brand name. First record where the part sits, what the door does when the part moves, and how the part attaches.

What you can see Likely hardware family Measure next
Metal leaves joined by a pin at the door edge Hinge Leaf height, leaf width, thickness, corner shape, hole pattern
Lever, knob, or thumbturn through the door face Cylindrical or mortise lockset Door thickness, backset, bore or case dimensions
Arm connecting the door to a box at the top Door closer Mounting pattern, arm type, door width and weight
Plate across the lower face of the door Kick plate Door width, plate height, edge clearance
Horizontal bar used to unlatch an exit door Exit device Door width, device length, trim, fire-door label

If the opening has a fire label, electrified hardware, panic hardware, or an accessibility requirement, stop before modifying it and confirm the listed assembly and local requirements.