Privacy & Passage Door Knobs (458 items found)

If you're in the market for new privacy doorknobs, making the right choice can seem overwhelming because of the many available styles and finishes. Ace Hardware carries the best selection of bedroom doorknobs, bathroom doorknobs and other privacy doorknobs from top brands like Kwikset, Brinks, Faultless and more to give your home functional privacy where it’s needed most.

What are Privacy Doorknobs?

Commonly installed in bedrooms, bathrooms and other spaces that require increased privacy, these doorknobs usually lock from one side of the door. Some types of privacy doorknobs also have a small pinhole on the outside of the handle that comes with a generic key that can unlock the handle for emergency purposes. 

Privacy Doorknobs vs Passage Doorknobs

It is useful to understand the differences between passage doorknobs and their more secure counterparts. Passage doorknobs are typically used on doors that don’t require a lock, such as hallway entryways and closets.

Privacy knobs are useful for bedrooms, bathrooms, dressing rooms and other areas that may need to be locked from time to time for privacy purposes. When fitted in these locations, these doorknobs offer users added privacy due to their one-way locking and unlocking capability, usually with a simple push button or twist-style locking mechanism.

Different Grades of Privacy Door Handles

When shopping for the right privacy knobs and levers, you may stumble across different ratings. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) determines a lock’s security level. To help you in your search, here’s a basic overview of what the different grades of privacy doorknobs mean.

• Grade 1: The highest available rating, Grade 1 privacy doorknobs incorporate features like antilock pins, reinforced strike plates and super-long bolts for increased security.
• Grade 2: These mid-priced privacy door handles and locks are commonly used on residential doors and are tested to withstand many opening and closing cycles, ensuring they don’t wear out too quickly.
• Grade 3: Often used as a secondary security measure on a door, Grade 3 locks are commonly found on door privacy levers.

Various Privacy Levers and Knob Styles

Privacy doorknobs and levers don’t just serve a functional purpose—they also add aesthetic appeal. Doorknobs come in a variety of attractive finishes to perfectly coordinate with your existing décor, including brass, copper, nickel and bronze. You can also find options with chrome or pewter finishes. Whether you’re into a rustic, modern, traditional or industrial design theme, finding the best bathroom and bedroom doorknobs to complement your home is easy.

Add style and function to your home by exploring our selection of privacy and passage doorknobs. Use our convenient online search filters to view privacy bedroom and bathroom doorknobs that suit your preferences, and enjoy free in-store or curbside pickup at participating locations. Then, find everything you need to install your new knobs by browsing our array of power tools and door hardware.