Emtek Products was founded in 1981 in California , with a mission to bring pride back into American homes by bringing back a variety of creative hardware that was common in the 1930s before the depression. This was a time when craftsmen took pride in their painstakingly made designs and made beautiful door hardware. Emtek's goals were to emulate those styles and design locks that were not only functional but also stylish and elegant. Assa Abloy, a Swedish based company acquired Emtek Products in 1999. Assa Abloy was a leading manufacturer and supplier of locks and security devices, this acquisition allowed Emtek to have access to a wider resource base. Emtek Products produce door handles and a large variety of locks. They also produce reproductions of antique locks and designs locks for elegant homes in the US . Emtek create custom order entry sets, interior locks, decorative plates deadbolts and pulls and bathroom and cabinet hardware. With such a variety to choose from you can use Emtek's hardware all through your home for a consistent designing.
Emtek's entry sets are attractive and are made of brass, steel and bronze. The interior locks and knob sets are stylish and elegant. They are made of brass, crystal, porcelain, steel and bronze. The sets are designed to suit any decorating style and lifestyle. Emtek offers elegant collections of Arts and Crafts, modern and Tuscany themed collections. Emtek offer decorative door hardware that is chic and affordable. The cabinet hardware is also available in a wide variety of materials, designs and collections. Emtek products are extremely versatile. With over 3200 possible configurations of the products you are sure to find one that suits your needs.
Emtek Products used to manufacturer and supply backset mortice locks. Specifically the emtek storm door lock hardware 322. A mortice locking mechanism requires a rectangular hole in the door edge. These locks used to be common in homes before the 1940's. Emtek stopped producing this lock and therefore no replacement parts are available. Emtek recommends replacing your Emtek #322 with Papaiz brand locks. This new lock allows you to replace the door lock without any modifications to your door.
There are many dealers who stock Emtek's Products. Find them by visiting Emtek online. They have an online catalogue at their website. They also offer an up to date listing of all their new products. The website also has some useful tips on how to install the door hardware. If you want to see the products first hand the company will e-mail you a list of all local Emtek dealers in your area.
Emtek products can be purchased at a discount at some of the online dealers. Use a search engine and search for discount and low-price Emtek's products. You can find some at the online auction sites. This will allow you to purchase quality emtek products at lower and affordable prices. As with any online purchases remember to shop around for the dealer that offers the lowest shipping rates and has the highest customer ratings.
