Kwikset Interior Bathroom Featuring Protection Reviews Summary

Installation

Pros:

• "Installation was so simple, and now our closet door looks great!"
• "The lock goes in well and is a good product when you have a door with only one hole in it. It went up in 5 minutes."
• "Installing them was easy as it includes a paper mount guide."
• "It was very easy to install. It fits perfectly. It locks great for indoor use."
• "Very easy install, didn't even need the directions."
• "Installation does indeed only take a few minutes if your door is predrilled."
• "We used this door knob to replace our current door knob on the door leading to the garage. Installation was easy and did not take more than 10 minutes."

Cons:

• "I had problem installing it because the inner screws didn’t latch with the screws."
• "One thing to be aware of, our circle cut out needed to be enlarged just a bit for the 'guts' to fit in."
• "Was not the easiest to get installed on my door, but I think it was only my door."
• "Install was pretty standard with a few unusual quirks."
• "During the middle of the installation I realized that the lock didn’t come with its KEYS."
• "Screws aren't labeled and screws are near impossible to drive with an angled position due to internal knob."
• "After hours of getting this piece of junk to work the final screw got stuck half way in and would not screw in or out."

Design & Quality

Pros:

• "It's beautiful, modern, and very heavy."
• "These look so good in our new house! The quality and color is amazing!"
• "High-quality product. Heavy and solid. Nice, true matte black."
• "Crafted from high-quality materials, including solid metal construction and premium finishes, the Kwikset Pismo Door Knob is built to withstand the rigors of daily use and maintain its appearance over time."
• "This door knob is a basic design- almost industrial in appearance but it's excellent quality."
• "These are heavy duty and beautiful."
• "They’re very solid (sturdy) feeling and look gorgeous."

Cons:

• "The doorknob moves a lot. We are constantly tightening the screws, but it is a temporary fix."
• "Since Kwikset is known to be a more 'reliable' brand, I assumed it would be sturdy. It is not. It dings and scratches easily."
• "The plate does not stay tight on the door, I have to keep tightening the screws which is kind of annoying."
• "Try as I might, I could not make the square plate square to the door."
• "The one thing that cheapens this knob is that the screws don’t fit flush with the plate. There’s gaps all around."
• "Unhappy with the matte black finish though. Looks great out of the box, but the painted on finish is already starting to chip after only a month or two."
• "Spent 3k to have all my doors painted white... they are sharp on the inside of the plate and ruined the paint on most of the doors."

Functionality & Ease of Use

Pros:

• "I love all the different options they sent in order to get everything flush to close the door."
• "Knives installed pretty simply. Re-key feature amazing and easy."
• "Having the ability to rekey all the locks (deadbolt AND handles) to the same key has been a huge plus."
• "It feels solid in your hand. It has nice heft to it, and turns easily."
• "This doorknob is sleek and feels good to hold and turn."
• "Knob feels solid when turning."
• "The door closes on the latch smoothly, and you actually need to exert a little more effort to open the door than you might think."

Cons:

• "The unlocking key is TERRIBLE!"
• "Do not buy this. The key for the privacy lock does not work. Item is defective."
• "It is a hard sometimes when turning but not a deal breaker for me."
• "Might be hard to open for someone with issues with weak grip (elderly, physically challenged, etc..) as they need a good turn to open."
• "The knob is really stiff and kinda difficult to turn."
• "The emergency unlock tool does not work, it just keeps turning."
• "These door knobs are next to impossible to unlock from outside the room."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Nice impact for a relatively small price."
• "The price point is great, and I am thrilled with the new look."
• "Simple knobs. Their plainness lends to their beauty."
• "Matte black and look great!! 2 out of 12 had to be re tightened over time, but good price."
• "Price is perfect, these feel like a way more expensive door knob than they are!"
• "They’re super nice matte black finish they look amazing easy to install adding them to the whole house made a huge difference."
• "We repainted all our interior doors black and these look fantastic! Exactly what I wanted and so affordable!"

Cons:

• "I bought 6 of these handles and 3 of them stopped closing after 3 weeks."
• "We have to buy different privacy locks now and wasted our money."
• "These are a bit on the pricey side and I needed several of them."
• "Door knobs can get super expensive and that’s not where I wanted to spend my money."
• "These things are heavy and feel like quality every time you turn the handle."
• "These knobs are a little more expensive than some and I have found they are worth it."
• "That’s a real waste for a lock that goes for almost fifty bucks and a letdown from a company like Kwikset that I trust so much."