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Kwikset 720LL 15 CP Lido Hall/Closet Lever, Satin Nickel by Kwikset
Product DetailsManufacturer: Kwikset Model: 720LL 15 CP Color: Satin Nickel Product features: - Kwikset Signature Series Product
- For use on interior doors where a privacy locking function is required, such as a bedroom or bathroom
- Features a fully adjustable latch to fit all standard door preparations
- ANSI/BHMA Grade 2
- Fully reversible lever fits both right handed and left handed doors
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Kwikset 720LL 15 CP Lido Hall/Closet Lever, Satin NickelCustomer Review: Are they worth it[...] Summary: 5 Stars
In one word....."Yes."
I lived for decades in a home with door handles and then purchased a home with doorknobs. I found doorknobs to be very utilitarian and not much more. On the other hand, by comparison, I consider doorhandles to be functional luxury. All the doorknobs in our home have been upgraded with Kwikset doorhandles. If you've never lived with doorhandles, after being installed, you'll find doorhandles quickly become a functional necessity as opposed to being considered an upgraded luxury. Why? Because of the ease in opening a door when in possession of a full armload of goodies. This, of course, is in comparison to the difficulty of trying to operate a doorknob while in possession of the same aforementioned armload of goodies.
Important note: there are three grades of door hardware of this kind; ANSI Grade 3, ANSI Grade 2 and ANSI Grade 1.
The benefit of upgrading from Grade 3 to Grade 2 is a "very" noticeable difference in both look/feel and build quality. To me, there's no point in going to a Grade 1 unless working in a hospital where orderlies are going be running into the doorhandles with a food cart on a regular basis. The difference in look/feel between a Grade 3 and a Grade 2 is night-n-day in that the Grade 2 product has a totally solid, well made, happy feel vs the light fluffy look/feel of the Grade 3 product. So in your search for a replacement or upgrade, if you can, what ever your choice of product might be, I highly recommend spending the extra few dollars for Grade 2 products. Doing so, you'll be rewarded with the daily personal pleasure and satisfaction (pride), having and using a Grade 2 door handle brings to the table. FWIW, if swapping Kwikset for Kwikset, swapping out old hardware and installing replacement doorhandles in existing cutouts is a breeze. All you need is a medium size Phillips Head screwdriver and ten minutes of your time. Once installed, you'll find the doorknobs have a very solid presence coupled with a satin-ee smooth feel; very nice.
A word to the wise, this is a satin nickel product and your "out-of-sight/out-of-mind" door hinges might be made of brass.
Maybe I don't get out often enough but if you missed it, I love these doorhandles. I'm sure there are many other manufacture makes and models of equal or better quality out there (read that to mean more expensive) but if you're curious regarding this particular make and model of doorhandles, you won't be disappointed if you choose to buy them.
Hope the above is found helpful.
Description of Kwikset 720LL 15 CP Lido Hall/Closet Lever, Satin NickelSignature Series, Satin Nickel Finish, Lido Universal Passage Lever, 6 Way Adjustable Steel Latch Fits Both 2-3/8" & 2-3/4" Backsets, 7/8" & 1" Drive In, Detachable Round & Square Corner Faceplates, Round Corner Strike, Limited Lifetime Mechanical Warranty, Limited Lifetime Finish Warranty, Clear Pack.
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