Hardware Basics
What Are Concealed Fasteners?
There are many options and choices to make when choosing the right hardware for your home or project. Today we want to talk about concealed fasteners, an upgrade feature that is offered on many of our products. Our Concealed Fastener Mechanism (CF) provides a clean look with no visible screws on the interior rosette.
Standard Setup vs CF Mechanism
Standard Setup
- Visible screws on interior rosette
- Standard rotation latch
- Fits a standard 2-1/8" door prep
- Fits door thickness from 1-3/8" to 1-3/4", extended door thicknesses can be accommodated up to 3" when specified
- Choice of 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" backset
- Handing required for levers
- Easy, simple installation
- Lifetime Limited Mechanical Warranty
Concealed Fastener 2.0 Mechanism
- No visible screws
- 28° rotation latch for levers
- Knobs include the standard degree rotation latch for easier operation
- Fits a standard 2-1/8" door prep
- Fits door thickness from 1-3/8" to 1-3/4", extended door thicknesses can be accommodated up to 2 1/4" when specified
- Choice of 2-3/8" or 2-3/4" backset
- No handing required
- Easy, simple installation
- Lifetime Limited Mechanical Warranty
All CF 2.0 Mechanism lever upgrades also include a 28 degree latch (vs the standard 45 degree latch), which requires less rotation to disengage the latch and open a door when compared to standard latches.
If you have decided to upgrade to Emtek's CF 2.0 option for privacy and passage leversets, but are grappling with installation challenges, we have just the guide for you. Read on for our troubleshooting guide, where we break down the process step by step and help you recognize some of the common issues during the set up process for our concealed fastener mechanism.