Flush bolts are meant for locking a door in place. There is a jamb above the door in which these bolts slide. Primarily, they are used on double doors, where one door is mainly used and the other that is locked. If needed locked door in place can be opened. These are an essential door hardware that are used for additional security. Flush bolts are basically screw bolt with countersunk head.

Flush bolts can be installed both at the top or bottom of any door. For tall doors they are the best. These bolts can be used for different types of doors like- wood doors, metal doors, solid core doors, hollow core doors etc. They are available in different sizes, shapes, materials and finishes that can match different finishes of the doors.

Types of Flush Bolts

On different basis flush bolts can be categorized as follows:

• Radius Corners Flush Bolt
• Extension Flush Bolt
• High Security Residential Flush Bolt
• Square Corner Flush Bolt

Material used in Flush Bolt

Flush bolts are constructed of various materials like:

• Steel
• Iron
• Brass
• Aluminum
• Bronze

Buyer's Assistance Following buying tips will assist the buyers to do smart purchasing: Being buyer you must know that flush bolts are categorized as manual, automatic or semi-automatic. Flush bolts come in pairs so you must ask from the manufacturers or the suppliers for the same. Flush bolts come both for heavy duty and light duty applications. You must enquire that whether the manufacturer supply a kit which all finish-sensitive components. Of the available flush bolts some are non-handed and some are easily reversed, which simplifies installation. You must select the bolts, keeping in mind this fact. Always prefer corrosion resistant and Dust proof bolts.

Finishes on Flush Bolts

Flush bolts are given finishing touch by different materials in order to enhance their look and durability. The popular finishes given to the flush bolts are:

• Lacquered Brass
• Polished Nickel
• Antique Nickel
• Satin Black
• Polished Chrome
• Satin Chrome
• Satin Nickel
• Antique Brass
• Oil Rubbed Bronze
• Unlacquered Brass
• Polished Brass