Kwikset 488T 3 CP Security Tylo Dummy Knob, Polished Brass

by Kwikset

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The traditional design of the Tylo entry tulip knob is at home with any décor and lends a graceful finish to any door style. The tulip knob top features a flat face for added dimension. The rounded tulip design is proportioned to fit comfortably in the palm. The polished brass finish offers a crisp, clean look to brighten up the closet or hall. The knob rose's smooth edge softens up the look for an understated appearance.

This knob is adjustable for 2-3/8- to 2-3/4-inch backsets, and fits doors 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches thick. The unit does not turn or perform a function other than for decorative purposes or as a pull. The purchase is backed by a lifetime mechanical and 5-year finish warranty, ensuring lasting function and exceptional beauty. --Brian D. Olson

Amazon.com Buying Guide

Five Tips for Buying Door Hardware
There’s nothing that enhances style and function quite like new door hardware. It’s the first thing that catches the eye at the front door, and it feels good in hand throughout the home. Here are five tips to simplify the buying process.

What are the different types of door hardware?

Entry hardware installs on exterior doors, and includes knobs or handlesets (handle with deadbolt) that lock with keys or touch pads from the outside and turnbuttons from inside. A deadbolt lock optimizes security.
Privacy hardware is designed for bedrooms and bathrooms, locking with turnbuttons and not requiring keys.
Passage knobs and levers are designed for hallway doors, laundry rooms and closet doors that latch but don’t lock.
Dummy knobs and levers are decorative hardware pieces designed for pantry doors or other doors that only require a pull to open, with no latch or lock.

What safety features are available?
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) sets different grades for door hardware, such as Grade 1 (basic), Grade 2 (intermediate), and Grade 3 (highest). These days, with more and more intruders using "bump keys"--a key that can open almost any lock--or locksmith tools once intended only to resolve accidental lockouts, many manufacturers offer bump-resistant cylinders.

Will it fit my door?

• Standard doors are either 1-3/8 or 1-3/4 inches thick, with most hardware designed to adjust for either. Extension kits are available for thicker doors.

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• Most hardware is interchangeable, only requiring that the backset (the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the knob or lock, usually 2-3/8 or 2-3/4 inches) matches the hole(s) in the door so that the latch or bolt throws properly. Some hardware sets adjust for both backset lengths.
• Levers come in both left- and right-handed models. To determine the appropriate handing, look at the door’s hinges from outside the door. If the hinges are on the left, you’ll need a left-handed lever. If the hinges are on the right, you need a right-handed lever.

Can I install it myself?
Most door hardware, including keypads and deadbolts, installs in under an hour with only a Philips screwdriver. Most keypads are powered by batteries, so no wiring is required. Handlesets sometimes require a drill. If the door or doorframe is not predrilled, door hardware usually comes with a paper template to mark holes for drilling and sawing with common spade bits and hole saws. Specialized tool sets also are available for door-hardware installation.

If you want to use one key on multiple entry handles or deadbolts, you will need a locksmith to "re-key" all the locks to the same key. This should be done before installation and only will work if all the hardware comes from the same manufacturer.

What cool hardware features are available nowadays?
Keypad locks and deadbolts let you add and delete numerous user codes as needed, providing family members, neighbors, baby- or pet-sitters with easy-to-remember codes. Cool for parents and great for keeping kids out of cleaning closets and utility rooms, some keypads have auto-lock mechanisms that lock after a few seconds in case you forget.
Once used only for government applications (as depicted in high-tech spy movies), biometric keyless entry systems, which scan dozens of different fingerprints for easy access, also are growing in popularity.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.1 x 3.1 x 8.3 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BC2I3Y
• Item model number: 488T 3 CP 4 PACK
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,841 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars works for me, April 21, 2011

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This review is from: Kwikset 488T 3 CP Security Tylo Dummy Knob, Polished Brass (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a easy to install dummy door knob. I used to to replace a missing dummy door knob on a closet door in the master bedroom of my home. I works just like it is supposed to. Seems to be made of quality materials and will accent the decor of almost any home.