Photo Gallery: Door Hardware Basics
A mortise lock requires a pocket – the mortise – to be cut into the door into which the lock is to be fitted.
The biggest drawback to a mortise lock is the skill needed to install it. Because the frame of the door must be carved out to accommodate the lock body, familiarity with woodworking and the tools of the trade are a must. However, the mortise lock is stronger than the typical bored cylindrical lock.
