What is a dummy set in door hardware?

Dummy knobs are fake, fixed knobs used to open and close a door that doesn’t have a traditional latch. Available in common designs including handlesets and levers, dummy knobs also are used to dress up inactive doors. They’re inexpensive and simple to install with only a tape measure and drill/driver.

Can you use a passage door handle as a dummy?

Yes you can use it as your dummy handles. Thats what we used for our closet doors, instead of buying dummy handles. Just use the front and back of the handles, and leave out the latch. The only thing is that the handle will still turn, even without the latch, but it doesn’t bother us.

What is the difference between single dummy and passage door knobs?

The main types of door functions are Passage (doors that don’t require locking), Privacy (a door that can be locked by a button on the inside), Dummy (has no mechanical latch and acts only as a pull), and Interior Mortise (door with an active latch with skeleton key lock).

What is a half dummy door handle?

Half dummy door knobs are non-locking door knobs that don’t have to be rotated or turned when opening or closing a door. Instead, you simply pull on the door to open it. Half dummy door knobs are mainly used on double doors that close side-by-side, such as on cabinet and wardrobe doors.

What is a full dummy door lever?

A full dummy door knob is a doorknob that is essentially only used for decoration and comes in a set. These items are handles or full-size doorknobs that have no mechanical latch workings.

What is a double dummy door lever?

A double dummy set includes hardware for each side of the door, yet with no lock or latch. The knobs or levers don’t turn or operate a latch. Double dummy sets are ideal for closet doors, pantry doors, or side-by-side French doors (used with roller catch, flush bolts, or surface bolts).

What is a double dummy door?

What does a dummy door handle mean?

TLDR: A Dummy Handle is decorative handle that is only really used to open or shut a door and does not lock (aka fake handles)*. Dummy Handles are usually used as decorative door pulls, often found on interior French doors, wardrobes, linen cupboards, or pantry doors.