When you purchase Schlage locks online through Build with Ferguson, there is a “free keying option” for you to select before adding a product to your cart. From there, you can choose to have your new locks keyed alike, keyed different, or enter a
To change a lock so that it fits an existing key, you simply work in the opposite direction: You change the pattern of the pins in the lock so that it matches the pattern of notches in the key. If the lock is designed with a universal keying system, any locksmith can re-key the lock in no time.
Schlage Rekeying Kits provide everything you need to get the job done—including all the tools and parts you need for repinning the cylinders of most Schlage locksets so that they work with a single key.
You can head to your local hardware store and buy all key 'keyed alike' locks where all you need is one key and you can open each lock you buy. While this is going to be the most expensive option, if you don't know much about rekeying locks or making new keys, this is going to be the easiest solution for you.
When you purchase Schlage locks online through Build with Ferguson, there is a “free keying option” for you to select before adding a product to your cart. From there, you can choose to have your new locks keyed alike, keyed different, or enter a key code to match your new lock to pre-owned locks.
A: Yes your local Home Depot should be able to cut this key for you.
Find the key cut number on your new key, a series of numbers used to indicate the cuts or depth of your key. Insert the new key into the cylinder and locate the right pins of your lock using the rekey kit map, matching it to the key cut number. Insert the correct numbered pin into their corresponding holes.
We rekey Kwikset and Schlage locks at a fraction of the price of having to replace your locksets. We can also create a 'master key' for superintendents or landlords that need access to multiple units without carrying a hundred keys. We also key Masterlock padlocks to an existing Masterlock key.
Yes, it is possible for you to rekey a lock without the original key. A locksmith can change your locks even if you have lost or misplaced the original key. In general, it is possible to pick or shim the lock and unlock the door. Then, the locksmith will have a much easier time removing the lock cylinder.
Only authorized Schlage Primus dealers can duplicate the key for the end-user designated with a Primus identification card. Without an authorization card, additional key copies will not be cut.
Since Schlage locks are made of stronger materials, and provide far greater security than Kwikset locks, they also come with a higher price tag.
The most common Schlage keyway is indicated by the letter C. However, Schlage has several other keyways, including E, F, G and L, and therefore we have many hooks holding Schlage key blanks.
Due to the extremely low price of the key pins in the locks, rekeying is almost always much cheaper than getting your locks changed. When rekeying your locks, you are only being charged for the labor, whereas when you get your locks changed, you're paying both for labor and parts.
Can I have every lock in my home Keyed Alike? As long every lock in your home is the same type then yes. If your locks are different, they will have to be changed in order to use the same keys for all of them.
A: Yes. Most Home Depot's have an associate on staff that can rekey door locks.
Schlage and Kwikset locks cannot use the same key because they have different keyway designs. The keyway is the shape of the keyhole, and it varies between door lock manufacturers. This design difference means that Schlage keys generally won't fit in Kwikset locks and vice versa.
Rekey kits allow you to rekey a lock to match existing keys in the kit. You will receive several keys (often between three and six keys), all identically cut. A set of pins comes with the kit, numbered or color-coded to identify their positions in the plug. The new keys correspond to the new pins.
You can rekey locks to match existing keys when the locks have the same keyway. To test if they are the same keyway, take the key you want to use, and see if it slides into the keyhole of the new lock. If it slides in, the new door lock can be rekeyed to use the same key.
Master keying provides a system of organization, it reduces the number of keys needed by maintenance, and it can enable better access for police or fire departments in emergencies.
Yes, you can make copies of Schlage keys, but you'll need someone with the right tools and know-how. While expert locksmiths and official Schlage Primus dealers can make these copies, some other places that cut keys might be able to help you too.
Home Depot offers key duplication services for a range of standard keys, with prices typically between $4 and $10 depending on the key blank. They can duplicate house keys, business keys, and padlock keys from popular brands like Yale, Master Lock, and American Lock.
The Schlage lock (with raised keypad buttons) comes with one key that is individually keyed. Local retailers can duplicate the key for your Schlage FE575 lock. If misplaced, you'll need to contact a locksmith, as we don't keep copies. (Not available for the Solo Base).