Lane Deadbolts

A door handle set (also called a door lever set or door furniture set) typically includes the lever handles for both sides of the door, a rose or backplate, a spindle to connect the handles, and fixing screws. Some sets also include a latch or lock mechanism. In Australia, door handles must comply with AS 4145 standards for security and durability. The Blue Space stocks door hardware from Zanda, Lockwood, and other trusted Australian brands.

Contemporary lever handles with a round or square rose are the most popular style in Australian homes currently. Matte black and brushed nickel are the dominant finishes in new and renovated homes. Traditional rounded lever handles in polished chrome or brushed nickel suit classic and Hamptons-style homes. Choosing a consistent handle style and finish throughout the home creates a cohesive, well-designed result.

A lever handle is operated by pressing down on an elongated arm, it is accessible for people with limited hand strength and is the most common door handle type in Australian homes. A door knob requires gripping and turning, which some users find less accessible. Under the Disability Discrimination Act, lever handles are recommended in accessible homes and are increasingly standard in new builds.

An entrance handle set is a door handle set designed specifically for the front or entry door of a home. It includes a keyed cylinder lock integrated into the handle or separate lockset, providing external security. Entrance sets are available in a range of styles from contemporary to traditional and must be rated for external use, exposed to the elements, with weather-resistant finishes.

A dummy handle is a non-functional door lever or knob that is decorative only, it does not operate a latch or lock. Dummy handles are used on doors that don't require a latch (such as double doors where one door is fixed, wardrobe doors that slide or swing without a latch, or decorative cabinet doors). They give the door the appearance of a complete handle set without the mechanical function.

A passage handle set includes two lever handles connected by a spindle that operate a latch, allowing the door to be opened from either side without a lock. Passage sets are used on internal doors where privacy is not required: hallways, living areas, home offices, and children's bedrooms. They are the most commonly used internal door handle set in Australian homes.

A privacy handle set includes a locking mechanism that can be engaged from inside the room, typically a simple push-button or turn-snib and can be unlocked from outside in an emergency using a small pin or coin. Privacy handles are used on bathroom, toilet, and bedroom doors where privacy is required but a keyed lock is not necessary.

Sliding doors require a specific type of handle, typically a recessed flush pull, a finger pull, or a surface-mounted sliding door pull. Because a sliding door doesn't have a hinge pivot point, standard lever handle sets don't apply. Flush pulls sit recessed in the door surface and are ideal for cavity (pocket) sliding doors. Edge pulls are mounted on the leading edge of the door for easy gripping.

A deadbolt is a separate locking mechanism, typically operated by a key or thumb-turn, that extends a solid bolt into the door frame independent of the handle's own latch. A handle's integrated lock relies on the latch itself for security, which is more easily forced than a dedicated deadbolt, so pairing a lever handle with a separate deadbolt gives an entry door two independent locking points rather than one.

Yes. Lane's range includes deadbolts as a distinct product line from its lever and knob handle sets, sold to be fitted alongside a handle rather than replacing it, giving the door a second, independent locking point.

Lane's deadbolt range is designed to meet AS 4145, the Australian Standard for mechanical locksets. As with any deadbolt, check the specific product's grade rating, Grade 1 or Grade 2 for most residential entrance applications, against what your insurance policy or local requirements specify.

For most homes, yes, a separate deadbolt is still worth fitting. A lever handle's integrated lock is convenient for everyday use, but its latch is generally easier to force than a dedicated deadbolt's solid bolt. Many home and contents insurance policies also specify a minimum deadbolt standard for external doors, so it's worth checking your policy before relying on a handle's lock alone.

It depends on whether the door already has deadbolt prep, a separate bore hole above the main lockset, or not. If the door isn't already prepped for a deadbolt, fitting one means drilling a new hole and mortice, which is a job best left to a locksmith or carpenter to get right on an external door, both for security and to avoid weakening the door structurally.

For a door exposed to weather, a stainless steel, marine-grade or PVD-coated finish resists corrosion and UV fading better than a standard plated finish, the same consideration that applies to any exterior door hardware. Matching the deadbolt's finish to the handle set it's paired with gives the most cohesive look on the finished door.