Choosing Standard Latches
Please see below, but we know this can get a bit complicated. Feel free to phone us for friendly assistance or click here to contact us by email.
Firstly, select the function by clicking on the small images to the right of the main image on the product page.
After selecting your handle function (in this case Privacy which is the image with the snib (turn) installed in the backplate), a box will appear where you will be able to select your latches.
On these handles, there are 4 options to select from:
- 57mm Backset Privacy Mortice Latch - Select this option if you have a pre-existing mortice (hole) in the edge of the door where a mortice lock has been removed with 57mm backset. This option is also aesthetically more pleasing once installed.
- 44mm Backset Privacy Mortice Latch - Select this option if you have a pre-existing mortice (hole) in the edge of the door where a mortice lock has been removed with a 44mm backset. This option is also aesthetically more pleasing once installed.
- 60mm Backset Passage and Privacy Latches - This option is the most popular. It is a combination of a passage (tubular) latch and a privacy bolt with a 60mm backset and has the advantage of being simpler to install on new door and doors without previously installed mortice locks.
- 45mm Backset Passage and Privacy Latches - This is a combination of a passage (tubular) latch and a privacy bolt with a 45mm backset and has the advantage of being simpler to install on new door and doors without previously installed mortice locks.
The backset is the distance from the edge of the door to the centre of where the handle will be installed. Please see the Measuring Your Backset page for more information (including images) on backsets.
Please Note: The Privacy Snib and Latches are reversible, so there is no need to consider which side the door is hinged on.
Are there other (non-standard) latches available?
Yes. Passage and Privacy latches are available in 45mm & 60mm (standard), 70mm and backsets.
To avoid confusion, 70mm backset locks/latches are not offered as an option when you buy any of our range of lever handles.
These are very unusual and would generally only be installed when replacing a existing 70mm backset latches.
Note* Passage latches are also available in both standard sprung, hard sprung and split cam versions. On each handle we have only provided the appropriate type of latch to be selected. If you are purchasing latches separately it is best to contact us by phone or email to determine the best type of latch for your application.
