EMTEK Handlesets

Emtek Handlesets – Custom Entry Door Hardware with Architectural Detail

Make a strong first impression with Emtek handlesets—entry door hardware that offers both premium security and refined design. Emtek’s handleset collection includes a wide variety of interior and exterior configurations to suit everything from sleek modern new builds to timeless traditional homes. With Emtek, your front door isn’t just an entry—it’s a definitive design feature, reflecting your unique style.

Each handleset is meticulously crafted from solid brass, durable bronze, or robust stainless steel, ensuring long-term performance, substantial feel, and enduring beauty. Choose from dozens of captivating designs, including the sleek Modern Rectangular set, the versatile transitional Baden, or the enduringly classic Quincy. Every Emtek handleset is assembled to order in the USA and available in a comprehensive range of designer finishes, ensuring a perfect match for your home’s aesthetic.

Why Choose Emtek Handlesets?

• Unparalleled Customization: Emtek's modular approach allows you to select the perfect exterior handle style, interior knob or lever, and locking configuration, offering unmatched flexibility to match your specific design vision and door preparation.
• Superior Craftsmanship & Materials: Each handleset is forged from solid brass, bronze, or stainless steel, ensuring exceptional durability, a satisfying weight, and a premium feel that mass-produced hardware simply cannot replicate.
• Cohesive Architectural Design: Available in Emtek’s full spectrum of designer finishes, these handlesets seamlessly coordinate with Emtek door levers, deadbolts, and cabinet hardware, allowing you to create a harmonized, designer-grade look throughout your entire home.
• Robust Security Features: Equipped with heavy-duty mechanisms and hardened steel bolts, Emtek handlesets provide reliable security for your primary entry points, offering both peace of mind and enduring performance.
• Made-to-Order Excellence: Every Emtek handleset is assembled and finished in Southern California, guaranteeing meticulous attention to detail, superior quality control, and consistent finish integrity across all components.

Explore Our Emtek Handlesets Collection

Discover the diverse range of Emtek handlesets, offering customizable options in style, function, and finish to perfectly complement your entry door.

Styles and Configurations:

Whether you prefer a traditional thumb latch or a contemporary grip style, Emtek offers flexible configurations:

• Thumb Latch Handlesets: Classic and elegant, requiring a thumb press to retract the latch.
• Grip Handlesets: Modern and sleek, offering a comfortable, fixed grip.

Each handleset is available in various functional configurations to meet your specific security needs:

• Single Cylinder: Keyed on the exterior, with a thumb turn on the interior for easy egress.
• Double Cylinder: Keyed on both the exterior and interior, offering enhanced security for doors with glass.
• Dummy: Non-functional handlesets used on inactive doors or as decorative pulls.

Premium Materials and Designer Finishes:

Our handlesets are crafted from durable, high-quality materials and come in a wide array of Emtek’s signature finishes:

• Materials: Select from robust Solid Brass, rich Bronze, or sleek Stainless Steel, each chosen for its strength and aesthetic appeal.
• Designer Finishes: Find the perfect match for your home:
  • Matte Black
  • Satin Brass
  • Oil-Rubbed Bronze (a living finish)
  • Polished Chrome
  • Brushed Nickel
  • Polished Nickel
  • Unlacquered Brass (a living finish)

Key Considerations When Choosing Emtek Handlesets

• Door Handing: For a handleset with an interior lever or knob, it is crucial to determine your door's handing (left-hand or right-hand) to ensure the interior hardware is oriented correctly for smooth operation.
• Door Borehole & Backset: Emtek handlesets are designed to fit standard U.S. door preparations, typically requiring a 2-1/8" bore hole and a 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" backset. Always confirm your door's measurements.
• Security Needs (Single vs. Double Cylinder): A single cylinder is common for convenience. A double cylinder offers heightened security for doors near glass, but requires a key for exit, which may have local code implications or safety considerations.
• Interior Trim Style: Emtek’s modularity allows you to choose an interior knob or lever style that perfectly matches your indoor décor, ensuring a cohesive design from outside in.
• Finish Durability & Maintenance: Consider the exposure to weather elements for exterior handlesets. Emtek's finishes are durable, but living finishes like Oil Rubbed Bronze will naturally patina over time, adding character.

Shipping & Warranty Information

• Shipping: Most Emtek Handlesets ship within 5-7 business days. Enjoy free ground shipping on all orders over $99.99. View Shipping Policy.
• Warranty: Emtek provides a Limited Lifetime Warranty on the mechanical components and functionality of their handlesets. A 5-Year Finish Warranty applies to most standard finishes. However, "living finishes" such as Oil Rubbed Bronze, Unlacquered Brass, and Bronze Patina are designed to naturally age and develop a unique patina over time and are therefore excluded from finish warranties. Always refer to the specific product page or Emtek's official website for precise warranty details.

Frequently Asked Questions About Emtek Handlesets

Q: What is the primary difference between a mechanical Emtek handleset and an Emtek EMPowered™ 2 Handleset?

A: A mechanical Emtek handleset relies on a traditional key and physical operation for locking and unlocking. An Emtek EMPowered™ 2 Handleset integrates smart technology, offering keyless entry via a keypad or smartphone app, remote control, and smart home integration, in addition to physical key access.

Q: Are Emtek handlesets suitable for both modern and traditional home styles?

A: Absolutely. Emtek offers an incredibly diverse range of handleset designs, from the sleek and contemporary Modern Rectangular style to classically inspired options like the Quincy. This versatility ensures you can find an Emtek handleset that perfectly complements any architectural style, modern or traditional.

Q: Can I customize the interior knob or lever on an Emtek handleset?

A: Yes! A key feature of Emtek handlesets is their modular design. You can choose your preferred exterior grip style and then pair it with almost any Emtek interior knob or lever to perfectly match your indoor décor and design aesthetic.

Q: How do Emtek handleset finishes hold up to outdoor elements?

A: Emtek uses high-quality finishing processes designed for durability. While all finishes are robust, some, like Oil Rubbed Bronze or Unlacquered Brass, are "living finishes" that will naturally age and patinate over time with exposure to elements, developing a unique character. Other finishes like Matte Black, Brushed Nickel, or Polished Chrome offer high resistance to tarnishing and wear.

Q: What is a "dummy" handleset and when would I use one?

A: A "dummy" handleset is a non-functional, purely decorative handleset. It does not have a latching or locking mechanism. You would typically use a dummy handleset on the inactive side of a double entry door (French doors) or on pantry doors that only require a pull to open, providing a consistent aesthetic without needing a functional lock.

Ready to make a lasting first impression with your entryway? Explore our exquisite collection of Emtek Handlesets, or for expert guidance and personalized recommendations, connect with our team! You can reach us via email at support@coastalhardwarestore.com or by phone at 561-808-2588.