To determine if you need a right-handed or left-handed lever handle, stand on the side of the door where the door closes towards you. If the door is hinged to the right and the door swings inward, you need a right-handed lever handle. If the door is hinged to the left, you will need a left-handed lever handle. When buying entrance door levers and dummy levers, it is essential to know if you want left-handed levers or right-handed levers.
To determine the dexterity of your door, stand on the outside of your door. The graphic to the left illustrates the exterior view of both outswing and inswing doors. The left-hand term applies to outswing doors with knobs on the left side and inswing doors with knobs on the right. When replacing an existing door, stand sideways in the opening, facing the jamb where the door latches, with your back to the hinges.
If the open doorknob is on your right side, you have a right-handed door. If the hinges are installed on your left from where you’re standing, then you have a left-handed door. If the hinges are to your right, then you have a right-handed door. If your right hand is closest to the doorknob, it’s a right-handed door.
When shopping for a swinging door, it’s important to know what handing you need. If the door’s hinges are on the left side and the door still swings inward, you need to have your knob or handle installed on the right side. If you’re still standing inside your house, see if the door handle is on the right side.
A door handing chart can help you determine what door you have and where the door handle/lock should be based on the swing. Many door levers, even if not reversible, do not need to be designated as either left-handed or right-handed. If the current door’s hinges are on the right side and the door swings inward, you need to have your knob or handle installed on the left side.
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This video explains how to determine the swing direction of a door, whether it’s left-hand or right-hand. The presenter demonstrates how to identify the swing direction on an existing door by standing with your back to the hinges and observing which arm is closest to the room. The video also discusses factors to consider when choosing the swing direction for a new door, such as the placement of light switches and personal preference.
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