SCHLAGE F40 FLA 716 CAM Camelot Collection Flair Privacy Lever, Aged Bronze

I like the lock style and look. It is the feel that I have a problem with. There is slack on the inner handle and it takes an extra inch or more just to start to turn the bolt. We have to turn the handle a full 90 degrees to open from the inside. Outside handle is attached to the bolt action so there is no play. Also, the lock is kind of hard to push while turning; I like to lock and unlock as quietly as possible and it is very hard with this lock. Otherwise the lock performs as required and looks good.

The push lock works great. It comes with a round key to push into the hold to unlock it, which works smoothly and easily. These are a little more expensive than what you can buy at the big box hardware store, because they dont sell this style there anymore. If you arent looking for this specific style (to match the others in your home), dont buy it.

I initially thought I could cut off a few bucks with Kwikset, but after testing at Home Depot, I learned Id rather pay extra for Schlage. These are superb and add so much to my doors in aesthetics. Then you turn the handle and can feel the sturdiness, which is so important. The tiny tough of aged bronze is just barely noticeable, but so nice! Replaced all my bedroom/bathroom doors with these.

Needed to upgrade a couple of builders door handles with privacy lock in my kids’ bedrooms. Went with the same brand for the nice look and this was the easiest, quickest install I ever did even with having to switch out one set of levers. This mama is happy with her purchase.

I was thrilled to get this dummy lever for my foyer closet. I bought the matching right hand one as well. The finish is a gorgeous matte edged with copper. However, the shallow screw provided is not sufficient unless you have a solid core wood door. It is not long enough to grab the wood and the weight of these pulls (they are a substantial and weighty) will make the situation worse. If you have hollow core bi-folds (standard builder stock), the handle over time will loosen and fall off the door. My husband has fixed all our current polished brass handles by buying longer screws and using a washer on the back of the door. They hold great now. I called Schlage and they have no longer screws to use with these levers. So now we will have to buy standard screws and touch up the heads with matte black paint. What a hassle. I took off 2 stars for this problem since the screws are woefully inadequate.

The bolt often does not pop back out far enough to catch the plate on the door jam. Used WD40 and still have trouble.

I like the quality of Schlage handles, compared to other brands. Some are hollow behind the grip, but Schlage are solid. They are also easier to install than cheaper brands. We have French doors and only one side needed an operating catch. The other is for show. That being said, I gave four stars because I wish the screws did not show. I think there should be a cover cap that fits over the screw section so that it matches the partner door. Even with a non-locking closet handle, it would still look more finished if the screws did not show on outside. In retrospect, I think I could have used a regular double handle set and achieved that look, but it would have required a hole through the door. Seeing I was replacing an existing dummy handle, I didnt want the extra work of drilling a hole. Lazy, I guess.

cannot verify from the inside the room if its lock or not, need to check and verify outside to verify that its lock.

Good product easy to install

These handles are comfortable on the hands. They are solidly built - my jiggling handles are gone. You can also easily configurable them if you need to reverse the handles or like the flair going up or down. I especially like the push/pop button locks over the Kwikset turn locks.