Emtek Door Levers
Shop Emtek door levers in a wide range of modern and traditional styles, finishes and functions. Emtek lets you customize your door hardware by choosing the lever style, rosette, finish and function to create the look and setup you want.
Emtek Door Levers
Shop Emtek Door Levers
Emtek door levers combine a wide range of styles, finishes, rosettes, and functions, making it easy to find door hardware that fits your home. From clean modern designs to more traditional styles, Emtek offers door levers for virtually every room and design.
Choose from Emtek passage, privacy, keyed, and dummy door levers, then customize the look with your choice of lever style, rosette, and finish. Whether you are replacing one door or selecting hardware for an entire home, Emtek makes it easy to create a consistent look throughout your project.
Emtek Door Lever Functions
The right door lever function depends on where the hardware will be used and whether the door needs to lock.
Passage Door Levers
Passage door levers do not lock and are commonly used on closets, hallways, laundry rooms, and other interior doors where a locking function is not needed.
Privacy Door Levers
Privacy door levers are designed for rooms such as bedrooms and bathrooms. They provide a simple locking function for interior doors without requiring a key.
Keyed Door Levers
Keyed door levers provide a lock that can be operated with a key from the exterior. They can be used where keyed access is required, depending on the specific Emtek configuration.
Dummy Door Levers
Dummy door levers are surface mounted and do not operate a latch. They are commonly used on double doors, French doors, and other applications where a non-operating lever is needed.
Choose Your Emtek Style, Rosette, and Finish
One of the advantages of Emtek door hardware is the ability to customize the combination of lever, rosette, function, and finish. Depending on the collection, you can choose from smooth, knurled, hammered, curved, and other lever styles.
Emtek also offers a variety of rosette shapes, including round, square, and rectangular designs, along with traditional backplates on select collections. Finish options vary by collection and may include Flat Black, Satin Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Satin Nickel, Polished Nickel, Polished Chrome, Unlacquered Brass, and other finishes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emtek Door Levers
Can I mix and match Emtek door lever styles and finishes?
Yes. Select Emtek configurations allow you to mix and match different lever styles, stems, rosettes, and finishes. This makes it possible to create combinations such as a black rosette with a brass lever or different lever and trim styles on the same lockset. Available combinations vary by collection and function.
How do I determine the handing for an Emtek door lever?
Emtek door handing is determined from the outside of the door, which can be different from the way door handing is commonly described for carpentry. Stand on the exterior side of the door and face toward the inside. If the hinges are on the left, the door is left hand (LH). If the hinges are on the right, the door is right hand (RH).
How do I determine the backset for an Emtek door lever?
The backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the main bore hole. Emtek's standard latches are generally available in a 2-3/8" backset, with 2-3/4" available on many lever configurations. To determine your existing backset, measure from the edge of the door to the center of the 2-1/8" bore hole.
Can Emtek door levers be used on exterior doors?
Some Emtek keyed levers are designed for exterior entry applications, while passage and privacy levers are generally used for interior doors. Emtek also offers keyed lever and lockset configurations specifically intended for exterior doors. Check the individual product specifications to make sure the lever, function, finish, and lock configuration are appropriate for your application.
What is the difference between a standard and concealed fastener Emtek lever?
The main difference is the way the rosette is attached to the door. Standard Emtek levers have visible screws on the interior rosette, while the Concealed Fastener (CF) option hides the screws for a cleaner look. Emtek's Concealed Fastener 2.0 mechanism also uses a 28-degree rotation latch instead of the standard 45-degree latch, requiring less lever rotation to retract the latch.
What is a dummy door lever?
A dummy door lever is surface mounted and does not operate a latch. It is commonly used on double doors, French doors, and other applications where a non-operating lever is needed.
What is the difference between an Emtek passage and privacy door lever?
A passage door lever does not lock, making it a common choice for closets, hallways, and other interior doors that do not require a locking function. A privacy door lever includes an interior locking function and is commonly used on bedrooms and bathrooms.
What finishes are available for Emtek door levers?
Emtek offers a wide selection of finishes, including brass, bronze, black, nickel, chrome, stainless steel, and other options. Finish availability varies by collection and specific lever configuration.