Baldwin 5098004A Transitional Half Dummy Back Plate
- Dimension: 1-1/2"
- Series: Estate
- Subcategory: Residential Parts
- Hazardous Material: NO
- Manufacturer Warranty: Limited Mechanical Warranty and Limited 5 Year Finish Warranty
- Material: Stainless Steel
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Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Door Latches and Catches
- Product Group:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Lever Handle
- Product Type:
- Parts and Accessories
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Collection:
- Estate Series
- Product Model:
- 5098004A
- Product Category:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Baldwin 5098004A – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What exactly is the Baldwin 5098004A half dummy back plate, and does it come with a lever?
The 5098004A is a back plate only, part of Baldwin's Estate Series. It is the trim plate that mounts to the door face behind a half dummy lever, not the lever itself. Order the matching Estate Series half dummy lever separately if you are building a complete dummy trim set.
2) Does a half dummy back plate need a latch or bore prep in the door?
No. A half dummy is surface mounted trim with no latch and no working mechanism, so it does not use a cross bore or a latch prep. Half dummies are the standard pick for closet and pantry doors and for the inactive leaf of a pair, where you only need something to pull on.
3) Can I use the 5098004A plate to match Baldwin Estate levers already on my other doors?
Yes, within the Estate Series. The 5098004A is Estate Series trim, so it is the plate to specify when you are adding a dummy door to a house already running Estate levers and you want the back plates to read the same across the openings. Match the finish to the existing hardware when you order.
4) Is the Baldwin 5098004A back plate meant for residential or commercial doors?
Baldwin lists the 5098004A as residential. It is Estate Series interior door trim, so for a high traffic commercial opening or an institutional standardization program you want a commercial grade trim line instead.
5) What is the 5098004A back plate made of, and will it hold up in a bathroom or coastal home?
Stainless steel is the substrate, which is the more corrosion resistant choice for humid interior locations like baths and for homes near salt air. It is the only substrate the 5098004A is offered in.
6) What size is the Baldwin 5098004A dummy back plate?
Baldwin gives the dimension as 1-1/2 inches. That is worth checking against the plate currently on the door before you order, since a smaller replacement can leave old fastener holes or finish shadow exposed on the door face.
7) Half dummy or full dummy back plate for a double door closet?
A pair of doors that each get a pull typically takes two half dummy sets, one per leaf, which is what the 5098004A plate supports. A full dummy is for a single door that needs matching trim on both faces. If you only see the door from one side, half dummy is the right call.
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Does the Baldwin 5098004A come with a warranty?
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