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Dummy Handlesets – Coordinated Entry Door Hardware for Inactive Doors
Dummy handlesets are non-functioning door handles designed to perfectly match the active hardware on double entry doors. If your front door has two panels—one that opens (active) and one that stays closed (inactive)—a dummy handleset is installed on the fixed side to maintain a symmetrical, cohesive, and polished appearance for your grand entryway.
At Coastal Hardware Store, we carry a wide selection of dummy handlesets from premium brands like Emtek, Baldwin, Sure-Loc, and Yale Expressions™. These dummy sets are designed to exactly replicate the look and finish of your functioning entry hardware—but without any internal locking or latching mechanism, making installation straightforward and maintenance minimal.
Why Choose Our Dummy Handlesets?
- Perfect Symmetry: Dummy handlesets provide the ideal solution for double entry doors, ensuring the inactive door perfectly mirrors the active door for a balanced and elegant facade.
- Effortless Installation: Designed for surface mounting with screws, these sets require no complex boring or lock preparation, making them significantly faster and easier to install than active handlesets.
- Design Continuity: Maintain a consistent high-end aesthetic across all your doors, whether they are primary entry points, interior French doors, or purely decorative panels.
- Premium Brand Selection: We offer dummy handlesets from leading manufacturers known for their quality craftsmanship and design excellence, guaranteeing a product that looks stunning and lasts.
- Durable Finishes: Available in a range of robust finishes engineered to resist wear, corrosion, and fading, ensuring your entryway maintains its pristine look for years to come.
Explore Our Dummy Handlesets Collection
Our collection of dummy handlesets is curated to provide the perfect finishing touch for your double doors and inactive entryways, blending seamlessly with your active hardware:
- Coordinated Entry Systems: Many of our dummy handlesets are part of comprehensive entry systems, allowing you to purchase matching active and dummy sets for a perfectly coordinated look.
- Versatile Applications: Most commonly used in double front doors (where one side is active and the other holds a dummy set), interior French doors, or any decorative application where visual balance is desired without operational hardware.
- Wide Range of Finishes: Choose from popular and luxurious finishes that align with modern and traditional aesthetics, including matte black, satin nickel, satin brass, oil-rubbed bronze, and polished chrome.
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Key Considerations When Choosing Dummy Handlesets
- Exact Match with Active Set: Ensure the dummy handleset's style and finish precisely match your functioning handleset on the active door for a truly cohesive entryway.
- Door Material: Confirm compatibility with your door's material (wood, fiberglass, steel) for secure surface mounting.
- Handing (if applicable): While many dummy handlesets are universal, some designs may have a specific handing. Check product details to ensure the lever or pull is oriented correctly for your inactive door.
- Aesthetic Vision: Consider the overall architectural style of your home and choose a dummy handleset that enhances that vision without operational components.
Shipping & Warranty Information
- Shipping: Most Dummy Handlesets ship within 5-7 business days. Enjoy free ground shipping on all orders over $99.99. View Shipping Policy
- Warranty: Warranty coverage for dummy handlesets varies by brand and product line. Generally, our trusted manufacturers offer robust mechanical warranties (ranging from 1 year to limited lifetime) and varying finish warranties (from 1 year to 5 years, sometimes more). For precise warranty details, please refer to the individual product descriptions or the manufacturer's official warranty page.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dummy Handlesets
Q: What is a dummy handleset?
A: A dummy handleset is non-functioning door hardware used for decorative purposes. It does not operate a latch or lock—it's installed on the surface of an inactive door to perfectly match the look of the functioning side of a double-door entryway.
Q: When do I need a dummy handleset?
A: Dummy handlesets are primarily used on the fixed (inactive) side of double entry doors to create a symmetrical appearance. They're also used on any non-functional door that should visually match active hardware elsewhere, such as interior French doors.
Q: Does a dummy handleset include a working lock?
A: No. Dummy handlesets are purely decorative and do not include any working lock or latch mechanisms. They are not designed for security or passage functions.
Q: How are dummy handlesets installed?
A: Dummy handlesets are surface-mounted using screws, typically requiring no through-hole boring or complex lock preparation. This makes their installation significantly easier and faster than that of active sets.
Q: Do dummy handlesets come in the same styles and finishes as active ones?
A: Yes. Leading brands like Emtek, Baldwin, and Sure-Loc specifically design dummy versions to match their active handlesets in style, finish, and trim, ensuring your double-door setup looks perfectly cohesive.
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