Emtek Door Knobs

Choosing Emtek Door Knobs

Emtek door knobs are offered in passage, privacy, dummy, keyed entry, and other configurations for different openings around the home. Passage knobs are commonly used where no locking function is needed, privacy knobs are intended for rooms such as bedrooms and bathrooms, dummy knobs provide non-latching trim for doors that do not need an operating latch, and keyed entry knobs add exterior key operation for compatible entry applications.

Door preparation should be checked before choosing a set. Compare the required cross-bore and edge-bore dimensions, backset, door thickness range, latch face preparation, and rosette or trim dimensions. On a replacement door, the new rosette should cover the existing bore preparation and the latch should match the door edge and strike arrangement.

Knob shape affects both appearance and feel. Emtek offers familiar round and egg-shaped knobs as well as oval, crystal, glass, and other decorative designs. Larger or more sculptural knobs may need additional clearance from door trim or adjacent surfaces, so review the overall knob and rosette dimensions when space is limited.

Some Emtek knob sets are available with different rosette or plate styles, allowing the same knob design to take on a more traditional, modern, or decorative appearance. Function and mechanical fit should be selected before trim style, especially when coordinating several doors with different locking requirements throughout a project.

Finish can then be coordinated with nearby hinges, deadbolts, cabinet hardware, bath accessories, and other visible hardware. Use the exact product information to confirm finish availability, included latch and strike components, handing or configuration requirements, and any keying options. Similar-looking knob sets can have different functions, so verify the complete specification before ordering.