So that s it right.
How to determine left or right door lock set.
2 identification right or left hinges a look at the location of the hinges.
If the door is on your left it s left handed.
3 standard or reverse handed push in or pull out.
Are they are on your left side or right side.
If the door is on your right it s right handed.
However the clerk taking the order may still get confused especially if you re ordering over the phone.
Using the picture below you see a x on the moving or operating panel and a o on the non moving or stationary panel.
It s best to order your doors in person.
You will need a left handed lh lock.
However that rule applies when the door opens into the room.
To do this you ll need to stand on the outside of your door.
C if the hinges are on your right side it is a right handed door.
Most contractors use the x o to indicate x for exit and o for ouch it s a quick and easy way to remember similar to lefty loosey righty tighty.
In the vast majority of cases a right hand door will require a right hand lever and vice versa.
B if the hinges are on your left side it is a left handed door.
If the hinges are on the right you have a right handed door.
Stand with your back to the jamb that has the hinges.
If the hinges are on the left you have a left handed door.
If the hinges are on the left you have a left handed door.