Locks

Security locks for your doors

There are countless types of different locks on the market . Sometimes you can install any model of lock on your doors, but other times it is only one type of lock with its specific measurements and functionalities that will fit you. This depends mainly on the opening of the door, its materials, its dimensions and the level of security you are looking for. Additionally, the location of the door installation and the type of door will determine where to start looking. That is to say, the locks that you will install on the doors of some rooms are not the same as those that you will install on the door of a bathroom with a latch or on aluminum windows, glass doors or tilting doors.

mortise locks

To begin with, the most installed type of lock (naturally) are mortise locks for wooden doors . These security locks are embedded in the center of the edge of the door and can be one point (single point) in the case of interior doors or 3 and 5 points for exterior and entrance doors (in the case of locks for armored and armored doors ). When it comes to locks for wooden doors , your choice is very limited because you need a product that fits the measurements of the recess that the door has already made. This is why, when searching, you should pay close attention to: if the latch of the lock is the same as that of the lock you are going to buy, the edge of the lock is straight or oval depending on what that you already have and the distance between the axles and the distance to the lock are the same. We always recommend these last two measures to be very clear because if they are not the same as those on your door, the lock will not work for you.

Continuing in the line of mortise locks for wooden doors are mortise locks for doors with aluminum or PVC metal profiles . These locks are found on garage doors , exterior iron doors and metal doors . The general operation of these locks is exactly the same as the wood locks with two exceptions: they are somewhat narrower due to the depth of the aluminum profile and the cylinder cam that is installed in these locks will always be short, i.e. You will need a “short cam cylinder”. The rest of the operation is the same and even the profile of the lock (cylinder or cylinder) will most of the time be Euro-profile or occasionally it may be reticle locks. Likewise, we recommend that the locks be installed with anti-bumping security cylinders at a minimum, although if possible, also anti-drill, anti-theft, anti-pick and double clutch cylinders. In addition, the prices of the security locks we have range from very cheap to the greatest security and protection of your doors.

Finally, regarding mortise locks , whose characteristic is that they have to fit the measurements that the door already has, there are electric locks . A door with an electric lock allows the door to be unlocked from a button or telephone without having to use the key. The electric lock is very common to see installed in a gate, hotel or any public works building and the way to check its adaptability also depends on the measurements of your doors and in this case the type of electricity installed in them.

On the other hand, there are locks whose installation is optional and depending on factors such as comfort or extra security, you may or may not install them on your doors.

Smart electric locks

This is the case of electronic locks , for example, which are locks that keep the door closed with a certain level of security and the unlocking of the lock is carried out using a fingerprint, facial recognition, Wi-Fi, biometrics or through NFC technology... These smart door locks have begun to be seen more and more and are being installed on access doors to homes, offices, public buildings and more. There are different types of electric security door locks : from access controllers, to digital handles, invisible security locks, and motorized cylinders. Right now, products such as Nuki locks, Remock Lockey invisible remote-opening locks and many more have already begun to be seen in many homes and their sales have skyrocketed in recent years.

Deadbolts are also a type of security locks in this case complementary to the essential security of the door . These offer an extra point of reinforcement to the door and their exterior opening is carried out with a key while the interior opening can be done with a key, thumbwheel or button. To make a more practical installation, we always recommend trying to buy the lock and cylinder with the same key to increase the security of your home, but without decreasing comfort. It should be noted that the deadbolt is a type of superimposed lock that is very easy to install and practical and that is why it is used as a solution on entrance doors, storage rooms and garages. In addition, it could be considered one of the most effective anti-squatter security locks.

The world of locks is a very competitive sector where the number of brands there are and the confusion they sow when choosing which lock is ideal for your door becomes difficult. Recommended lock brands such as Salto , the extensive catalog of Tesa locks, the experience of Ezcurra , the quality of Lince , the technology of Remock Lockey with its hidden locks and the disparate prices on the market make the choice difficult. Our advice is practical, always bet on safety, but being clear that subtle differences in prices do not have to be in line with differences in quality or safety. There are high security locks at good prices and simple locks for wooden doors with abusive prices.

All door locks

Although the review we have carried out deals with the most installed locks today, there are a number of locks apart from those already mentioned that are also part of the world of security. For example, cabinet locks , especially used on antique furniture , locks for mailboxes and lockers, security locks for vans and caravans, locks for fire doors, a lock for a rolling door or also handles and knobs with lock included are solutions that are still common to see working and that as replacements are still used a lot. Old door locks should be repaired and maintained frequently to maintain a good level of security in your home. Every door should come with a lock and here we will help you find the one you need.

We sell locks for the entire Spanish territory

Find the ideal locks that your doors need. We sell locks throughout the Spanish territory such as Madrid, Valencia, Gijón, Valladolid, Zaragoza, Bilbao and many more.