B11 · Specifications
Door Hardware Preparation Checklist for Bulk Wooden Door Orders
What to confirm before lock, hinge and closer preparation is released for a bulk door order.
Quick answer
For a bulk wooden door quotation, send the door mark, quantity, handing, opening direction, leaf and frame sizes, wall thickness, hinge and lock preparation, closer requirement, finish, hardware schedule and destination. Hardware-specific machining should follow approved templates rather than assumptions.
Start with the door mark and opening direction
Every hardware decision should be traceable to a door mark in the schedule. Confirm left or right handing, push or pull direction, single or pair door, active leaf, inactive leaf, frame side and any access-control requirement. This prevents a correct-looking hardware set from being installed on the wrong opening.
| Schedule field | What to confirm | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Door mark and quantity | Room or opening reference, quantity and repeated type | Keeps machining, packing and installation records aligned |
| Handing and opening | Left/right, push/pull, single/pair and active leaf | Controls hinge side, lock side and frame preparation |
| Hardware set | Lock, hinge, closer, handle, cylinder and finish | Determines machining, cut-outs and final appearance |
| Frame and wall | Frame depth, finished wall thickness and trim | Prevents frame mismatch at installation |
Separate hardware selection from hardware preparation
A buyer may select a lever handle or lock family before the final machining template is available. Treat these as two separate checkpoints: first approve the hardware set, then issue the exact drilling, mortise and hinge preparation data. This distinction is especially important for hotel rooms, apartment entry doors and access-controlled openings.
- Confirm the lock body dimensions and backset.
- Confirm hinge size, quantity and screw position.
- Confirm closer, drop seal, flush bolt and strike requirements.
- Confirm whether hardware is factory-supplied or buyer-supplied.
Freeze the revision before production
Before deposit or production release, keep one approved revision of the door schedule, finish board and hardware preparation sheet. If a hotel operator, contractor or distributor changes the handle or lock after approval, record the revision date and affected door marks so the supplier can confirm cost and lead-time impact.
For a quotation review, send the door schedule, hardware list, frame details, finish references, quantity and destination port together rather than as separate messages.
Buyer questions
Send the hardware set, lock and hinge model, handing, opening direction, closer requirement, backset, cylinder or privacy function, finish and any brand-specific preparation drawing.
Yes, but the actual approved hardware templates and dimensions should be supplied before production. A generic lock image is not enough for accurate machining.
Yes. Hardware preparation affects the door edge, face and frame, so it is safer to freeze the hardware schedule with the finish and sample approval.
A late change can require re-machining, replacement components or a new sample. Record revisions against door marks before the factory releases the production schedule.
Send your door schedule and hardware list for a project-specific preparation review.
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