Entrance Door Hardware

Entrance door hardware covers everything needed to secure and operate a front or entry door, including handle sets, locksets, deadlocks and full entrance sets from multiple brands. This page is the starting point for browsing the category before narrowing down to a specific product line or brand range.

What counts as entrance door hardware

The category spans several distinct product types that often get grouped together but serve different functions. A handle set is the operable lever or knob plus its backplate. A lockset combines a handle with a key-operated lock in one unit. A deadlock is a separate, key-operated bolt fitted alongside a handle set for extra security, common on external doors under Australian building requirements. An entrance set is a manufacturer's packaged combination of these elements, sold as a matched kit rather than individual pieces. Knowing which of these you actually need narrows the search considerably before you start comparing products.

Materials and finish

Entrance hardware for external doors needs to handle weather exposure that internal door hardware doesn't. Solid brass and stainless steel are the most common base materials for external-rated hardware, both of which resist corrosion far better than lower-grade alloys. Finish coatings, PVD, powder coat or standard plating, sit over the base material and determine both look and additional weather resistance. For a north or west-facing entrance that gets direct sun and rain, a PVD or marine-grade finish is worth the extra cost over a standard coating, since it will hold its colour and resist pitting longer.

Security grades to check

Entrance hardware sold in Australia should specify a security grade or lock cylinder rating, since this determines resistance to picking, drilling and forced entry. A basic lockset suits internal doors or low-risk entries, while a higher security grade paired with a separate deadlock is standard practice for a main entrance door. If you're replacing hardware on an insured property, check whether your policy specifies a minimum lock standard, since some insurers have specific requirements for external door security.

Matching a full entry door suite

A consistent entry door look comes from matching the handle set, deadlock, hinges and any additional hardware (kick plates, door knockers, letterbox slots) in the same finish and design family. Buying piece by piece from different ranges often results in subtly mismatched finishes, since PVD gold from one manufacturer can read noticeably different to PVD gold from another. Where possible, source the full suite from one range or one brand's coordinated collection to avoid this.

Specific entrance sets and locksets

If you already know you want a fully packaged kit rather than building a suite piece by piece, several brands offer their own dedicated entrance set ranges, including specific Zanda entrance set collections built as matched kits with consistent finish and hardware across every component. If your priority is a deadlock-focused, key-operated security setup rather than a decorative handle set, a dedicated lockset range built around that function is usually a better fit than browsing this broader category. Both of those more specific product lines are better starting points if you already know exactly which hardware type you need. This category page is best used when you're still comparing hardware types, brands or finishes before committing to a specific product line.

Installation notes

Entrance hardware installation depends heavily on your existing door prep (backset, spindle length, existing cutouts), so measure your current hardware before ordering rather than assuming a universal fit. Most sets include the spindles and fixings needed for a standard door thickness, but older or non-standard doors may need additional adaptor parts.

All entrance door hardware ships Australia-wide, with a 60-day return window if the fit or finish isn't right.

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