Kwikset 1826-18 6-Way Adjustable Plain Latch, Polished Brass Kwikset

Kwikset — polished brass. 6-Way adjustable latch. Passage and privacy function.

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Replace that Kwikset interior plainlatch quickly and easily with this 6-way adjustable plainlatch. The plainlatch fits square-corner, round-corner or circular drive-in mortises and is adjustable for 2-3/8-inch or 2-3/4-inch backsets. A 1/2-inch throw ensures optimal security, and the latch conforms with ANSI/BHMA Grade-2 security standards. Designed for use with all Kwikset Ultramax, Titan, and Maximum Security locksets, the latch fits both 7/8- and 1-inch drives. Best of all, a steel, single-piece, snap-on, drive-in collar means optimal durability and easy installation. The purchase is backed by 10-year mechanical and 5-year finish warranties. –Brian D. Olson

As the industry leader, Kwikset has provided trusted security for over 60 years and has become synonymous with security, peace of mind, style, and innovation.

Buying Guide

Five Tips for Buying Door HardwareThere’s nothing that enhances style and function quite like new door hardware. It’s the first thing that catches the eye at the front door, and it feels good in hand throughout the home. Here are five tips to simplify the buying process.

What are the different types of door hardware?

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What safety features are available? The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) sets different grades for door hardware, such as Grade 1 (basic), Grade 2 (intermediate), and Grade 3 (highest). These days, with more and more intruders using “bump keys”–a key that can open almost any lock–or locksmith tools once intended only to resolve accidental lockouts, many manufacturers offer bump-resistant cylinders.

Will it fit my door?

Standard doors are either 1-3/8 or 1-3/4 inches thick, with most hardware designed to adjust for either. Extension kits are available for thicker doors. View larger

Most hardware is interchangeable, only requiring that the backset (the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the knob or lock, usually 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inches) matches the hole(s) in the door so that the latch or bolt throws properly. Some hardware sets adjust for both backset lengths.

Levers come in both left- and right-handed models. To determine the appropriate handing, look at the door’s hinges from outside the door. If the hinges are on the left, you’ll need a left-handed lever. If the hinges are on the right, you need a right-handed lever.Can I install it myself?Most door hardware, including keypads and deadbolts, installs in under an hour with only a Philips screwdriver. Most keypads are powered by batteries, so no wiring is required. Handlesets sometimes require a drill. If the door or doorframe is not predrilled, door hardware usually comes with a paper template to mark holes for drilling and sawing with common spade bits and hole saws. Specialized tool sets also are available for door-hardware installation. If you want to use one key on multiple entry handles or deadbolts, you will need a locksmith to “re-key” all the locks to the same key. This should be done before installation and only will work if all the hardware comes from the same manufacturer.What cool hardware features are available nowadays?Keypad locks and deadbolts let you add and delete numerous user codes as needed, providing family members, neighbors, baby- or pet-sitters with easy-to-remember codes. Cool for parents and great for keeping kids out of cleaning closets and utility rooms, some keypads have auto-lock mechanisms that lock after a few seconds in case you forget.Once used only for government applications (as depicted in high-tech spy movies), biometric keyless entry systems, which scan dozens of different fingerprints for easy access, also are growing in popularity.

Can I install it myself?Most door hardware, including keypads and deadbolts, installs in under an hour with only a Philips screwdriver. Most keypads are powered by batteries, so no wiring is required. Handlesets sometimes require a drill. If the door or doorframe is not predrilled, door hardware usually comes with a paper template to mark holes for drilling and sawing with common spade bits and hole saws. Specialized tool sets also are available for door-hardware installation.

If you want to use one key on multiple entry handles or deadbolts, you will need a locksmith to “re-key” all the locks to the same key. This should be done before installation and only will work if all the hardware comes from the same manufacturer.

What cool hardware features are available nowadays?Keypad locks and deadbolts let you add and delete numerous user codes as needed, providing family members, neighbors, baby- or pet-sitters with easy-to-remember codes. Cool for parents and great for keeping kids out of cleaning closets and utility rooms, some keypads have auto-lock mechanisms that lock after a few seconds in case you forget.Once used only for government applications (as depicted in high-tech spy movies), biometric keyless entry systems, which scan dozens of different fingerprints for easy access, also are growing in popularity.

• Kwikset adjustable spring latch
• Kwikset interior door latch replacement; meets ANSI/BHMA Grade-2 security specs
• Latch has 3 interchangeable faceplates; round corner, square corner, and drive-in collar
• Adjusts to fit for 2-3/8-inch or 2-3/4-inch backsets; 1/2-inch throw for optimal security
• Lifetime finish and mechanical warranty