Commercial Door Handing

Commercial doors are handed based on the key side (secure side) of the door. Instead of using the term “outswing,” they refer to it as “reverse.” When it comes to double doors, the handing is determined by the active door.

Single Doors

Left Hand

Right Hand

Left Hand Reverse

Right Hand Reverse

Double Doors

Left Hand Active

Right Hand Active

Left Hand Reverse Active

Right Hand Reverse Active


Updated on December 18, 2023

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