best (cheap) place to buy door knobs and handles like Schlage , kwikset , etc...

[Vette73]

So wheres the best place to but door knobs and handles? HD/Lowes etc... want $150 for some and we need to buy new ones for the WHOLE house.

Thanks

 

[vi edit]

Got a Menards nearby? We bought simple non-keyed ones Kwikset handles for around $11 a piece for a polished bronze finish. Keyed ones were around $14.

We replaced 14 doors in the house going that route. It was about $500 for 14 different sized 6 panel doors and the handles.

 

[Izzo]

This has nothing to do with your specific question, but I re-did the keyed entries to my house with Kwikset yesterday and I was impressed with them. Easy to install. I really thought the smartkey feature worked well and I set all of my locks to the same key in about 2 minutes.

I doubt that I will ever need to, but it's nice knowing that I can reset the locks to a different key whenever I want.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

ebay sometimes has some good deals on lots of hardware.

 

[FoBoT]

find a local reseller of overstock building supplies, there are some around here, they get leftover stuff from build sites/contractors and resell it at a discount

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
Got a Menards nearby? We bought simple non-keyed ones Kwikset handles for around $11 a piece for a polished bronze finish. Keyed ones were around $14.

We replaced 14 doors in the house going that route. It was about $500 for 14 different sized 6 panel doors and the handles.

Nope. We are in N.VA near DC.


We also talked to some at eBay but they all just said their price listed is it. You think they offer some break for ordering $500 or so of knobs.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
find a local reseller of overstock building supplies, there are some around here, they get leftover stuff from build sites/contractors and resell it at a discount

 

[vi edit]

This place actually has pretty cheap prices

5% discount on orders over $250 too.

 

[bctbct]

If you dont have to do it right away Lowes often has 10-20% back buy rebate on locksets.

 

[Compton]

If you want kwikset then go check out the items the user below has for sell. I ordered from them before and saved a lot of money. Everything came shipped directly from a kwikset warehouse, so I'm not sure if they drop ship or if they really are kwikset.

http://myworld.ebay.com/thelocksetdiscounters

 

[0roo0roo]

i'd go with schlage. i think some of the cheap ones can be bumped?

and from my experience the install kits are better, more secure.

 

[boomerang]

As far as exterior goes, you may want to consider a manufacturer that offers a lifetime guarantee on the finish. Whatever your finish of choice is.

I'm on my second set here. I've gone inexpensive both times. They just don't hold up. This over 20 years. I'm not into polishing brass.

Oh, and don't think each set held up for 10 years. More like three.

Edit: Just thought that living in Michigan might factor in.

 

[Sluggo]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
i'd go with schlage. i think some of the cheap ones can be bumped?

and from my experience the install kits are better, more secure.

I thought just about all of them except those horribly expensive Medeco locks could be bumped.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: Compton
If you want kwikset then go check out the items the user below has for sell. I ordered from them before and saved a lot of money. Everything came shipped directly from a kwikset warehouse, so I'm not sure if they drop ship or if they really are kwikset.

http://myworld.ebay.com/thelocksetdiscounters

Thanks, I will show that to my wife

 

[Compton]

Originally posted by: Sluggo

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
i'd go with schlage. i think some of the cheap ones can be bumped?

and from my experience the install kits are better, more secure.

I thought just about all of them except those horribly expensive Medeco locks could be bumped.

This is true. Schlage can be bumped as easy as any other brand. The only other alternative I know of to Medeco is to go with an unusual keyway such as Best.

 

[d33pt]

http://www.gokeyless.com/biolock.htm

anyone ever used one of these or something similar? been thinking of getting one...

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: d33pt
http://www.gokeyless.com/biolock.htm

anyone ever used one of these or something similar? been thinking of getting one...

My thing about electric ones is why. A door lock is more for looks on most doors. I can kick in a door very easy. So all the "extras" you get from the electronic ones is just add cost and if they break cost a arm and a leg.

Thats why I want cheap. My wife wants the schlage as she likes the way they look. So if anybody have any other places for Schlage please offer them up. She is getting itchy to buy some.

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: Compton

Originally posted by: Sluggo

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
i'd go with schlage. i think some of the cheap ones can be bumped?

and from my experience the install kits are better, more secure.

I thought just about all of them except those horribly expensive Medeco locks could be bumped.

This is true. Schlage can be bumped as easy as any other brand. The only other alternative I know of to Medeco is to go with an unusual keyway such as Best.

what does "bumped" mean?

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: PlatinumGold

Originally posted by: Compton

Originally posted by: Sluggo

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
i'd go with schlage. i think some of the cheap ones can be bumped?

and from my experience the install kits are better, more secure.

I thought just about all of them except those horribly expensive Medeco locks could be bumped.

This is true. Schlage can be bumped as easy as any other brand. The only other alternative I know of to Medeco is to go with an unusual keyway such as Best.

what does "bumped" mean?

A lockpicking technique.

 

[spacejamz]

No one picks a lock...they just kick down the door...much faster and easier for them to gain entry...

If you want to really improve your front door security, get a door armor kit (bigger reinforced strike plate and hinge shields and then go buy some 3" screws)....

https://www.amazon.com/Door-Armor-MAX-Complete-Reinforcement/dp/B01GWF2R70

 

[slpaulson]

For what it’s worth I’ve had pretty crap luck with my kwickset smart key handle on my main entry door. I’m on my third handle in five years. In both of the two failures that I’ve had the key got harder to turn while unlocking until it wouldn’t turn anymore. This door is also in a three season room and not subjected to the elements.

The only good thing is that I was able to buy the cheapest smart key knob and swap the broken cylinder in my handle with the one from their cheapest knob as they are all interchangeable.

 

[sdifox]

Spammer necro is my guess?