Mortise Locks

While they were once seen as something of an anachronism, mortise locks have recently become a trendy alternative to the traditional locksets that are found on most doors. A mortise locks differs from traditional locksets in that the complete locking mechanism in a mortise lock is housed inside the door. This means that the section of the door that will contain the lock must actually be hollowed out to make way for the the mortise lock before it can be installed. Thus, unless the door you would like to install the mortise lock into is already prepared for the lockset, you will need a professional locksmith or a contractor to create the space in your door where you would like your lock to fit. However, once the door is prepared, installation is extremely simple because all of the lock's parts come already assembled. The entire mechanism, including the knob (or lever) and the strike, are inserted into the door all at once. Because all of the locks moving parts come from the manufacture already assembled within the mortise box, mortise locks tend not to suffer from mechanical failure, and this is especially the case with high-quality models that are displayed below. A further advantage of the mortise lock is that once the functional body of the lock is installed, you are free to pick any lock facing that matches your style, your interior décor, and the door you will install the lock into. The lock's facing, which is called a mortise trim, is place over the mortise lock after it is installed. and these come in a variety of styles to suit any taste.

For homes or businesses where maximum security is a matter of upmost concern, we carry several mortise locks that use MUL-T-LOCK keys. These locks are pick-proof, drill-proof, and the keys are impossible to duplicate without the owners expressed permission. Any potential intruders will therefore be thwarted no matter how they attempt to defeat the lock. We also offer both handle- and knob-operated versions of the mortise lock so that you will not have to compromise if you decide to go with a mortise lock.