Commercial and residential door hardware varieties both face unique challenges in daily usage, necessitating different criteria and functions. Quality, longevity, and reliability are among the most critical parameters that buyers consider when choosing commercial and residential door hardware, respectively.

The term "commercial door hardware" refers to all the different pieces of hardware that connect a door to the frame and is comprised of door latches, door knobs, door pulls, door mirrors, door slides, door consoles, door trim, door knob covers, etc.

Commercial door hardware typically includes a combination dead bolt, dead lock, and a knob or push-button locks. They are all necessary components for controlling who can enter a commercial facility and for ensuring that only those authorized can enter. As many businesses grow, it becomes harder to control access by non-authorized personnel.

Door hardware or door furniture refers to any of those things which are installed on a door either to improve its look or functionality. Door hardware includes locks, hinges, doorframes, and doorknob sets as well as the hardware itself.