Rebate Kits

Secure Locking for Double or Rebated Doors

A rebate kit is a vital accessory for installing locks or latches into rebated (overlapping) double doors. These kits ensure that the lock or latch functions smoothly across the stepped profile of the door, maintaining both security and proper fit.

Compatible with mortice locks, night latches, sashlocks, and tubular latches, rebate kits are typically required when fitting hardware to French doors, double patio doors, or any door with a rebated meeting stile.

✅ Key Features:

• Designed for pair doors with a rebate (lip/step)

• Matches popular lock types: sashlocks, deadlocks, latches, and night latches

• Available in 13mm, 19mm, or 25mm rebate depths

• Supplied with strike plate, faceplate, and fixings

• Finishes to match locks: brass, chrome, satin, black, etc.

• Compatible with many leading lock brands

Ensure your lock operates correctly on rebated doors with the right rebate kit.

📘 FAQs – Rebate Kits

❓ What is a rebate kit?

A rebate kit adapts a standard lock or latch to work on a rebated (stepped) door, typically found on double or French doors. It includes modified faceplates and strike plates to suit the offset in the door edge.

❓ When do I need a rebate kit?

You’ll need one when:

• Fitting a mortice lock/latch to a pair of doors with a rebated meeting stile

• Installing a night latch on overlapping double doors

• You notice the latch or bolt won’t align properly due to the step in the doors

❓ What size rebate kit do I need?

Measure the depth of the rebate/lip on your door (commonly 13mm or 19mm). The rebate kit should match this measurement to ensure proper alignment.

❓ Are rebate kits brand-specific?

Yes—rebate kits are often made to suit specific lock models or brands. Check the lock brand and model before purchasing to ensure compatibility.

❓ Do rebate kits affect the security of the lock?

Not at all—when correctly fitted, rebate kits allow full and secure function of the lock or latch. They are essential for maintaining proper engagement on rebated doors.

❓ Are they difficult to install?

Rebate kits require precise fitting, especially for mortice locks. Many kits are supplied with instructions, but professional installation is recommended for best results.

❓ What finishes are available?

Most rebate kits come in matching finishes to your chosen lock:

• Polished Brass

• Satin Chrome

• Matte Black

• Antique finishes (for period hardware)