Emtek Wrought Steel Knobsets - Madison Black Knob, Privacy Set
- Can be ordered with any Wrought Steel rosette
- Sold as complete set. Includes Latch and Strike Plate
- 28 Degree Latch (included when CF Mechanism is selected)
- Fits any door between 1-3/8” to 2-1/4" thick with a 2-1/8" bore standard door prep*
- Standard latch is for 2-3/8" backset. Specify 2-3/4" backset if required
* STRETTO rosette requires a 1-1/4” diameter bore hole and 2-hole door preparation for thumbturn privacy
Specifications:
- Backset: Adjustable 2-3/8" or 2-3/4"
- Cross Bore: 2-1/8"
- Door Thickness: 1-3/8" to 1-3/4"
- Latch Faceplate: Round or Square Corner
- Material: Brass
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Collection:
- Wrought Steel
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Bored Locksets
- Product Type:
- Knobsets
- Subcategory:
- Knobsets
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Handle Type:
- Knob
- Lock Function:
- Privacy/Bed/Bath
- Lock Type:
- Tubular
- Series:
- Madison
- Theme:
- Rustic Living
- Electronic:
- No
- Keyed:
- No
- Keyed Function:
- Non-Keyed
- MAP Policy:
- Yes
- Product Function:
- Privacy/Bed/Bath
- Product Style:
- Porcelain
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Substrate:
- Steel
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Emtek 7201.MB.FBS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Emtek Madison privacy knob fit my existing 2-1/8 inch bored door prep?
Yes. The Madison Wrought Steel privacy knobset drops into a standard 2-1/8 inch cross bore, and the standard latch is set for a 2-3/8 inch backset with 2-3/4 inch available if your existing prep is bored deeper. One exception: the STRETTO rosette needs a 1-1/4 inch diameter bore and a 2-hole door prep for the thumbturn, so if you pick that rose you are re-prepping the door, not reusing the old holes.
2) What door thickness does the Emtek Madison knobset work on?
The published specification range is 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, which covers standard residential interior doors and commercial 1-3/4 inch slabs. Emtek also notes the set fits doors from 1-3/8 inch up to 2-1/4 inch with standard 2-1/8 inch bore prep, so thicker slabs are handled by specifying the door thickness on the order. There is a door thickness field on the order form for exactly that reason.
3) Is the Madison knob a locking set, and does it take a key?
It is a privacy (bed/bath) function, non-keyed. You get a thumbturn or button on the inside and an emergency release outside, which is what you want on a bedroom or bathroom door. There is no cylinder and no keyway, so it is not the set for an exterior or entry door.
4) What do I have to specify when ordering the Emtek Madison Wrought Steel privacy set?
Four choices. Finish, either Flat Black Steel (FBS) or Satin Steel (SWS). Rosette, offered as #1, #2 or #3 on the standard build, and the knob can be ordered on any Wrought Steel rosette. Latch type, standard or the 28 Degree Rotation latch. And backset, 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch, which is a required selection. There is also an optional field for door thickness if yours is outside the usual range.
5) Is the Emtek Madison knob suitable for a commercial building or apartment corridor doors?
It is classified residential. The Madison is a tubular lockset in Emtek's Wrought Steel collection, built for decorative residential interiors, with no ANSI grade behind it. For a commercial or high-traffic multifamily opening in a privacy function, look at a graded cylindrical set instead, such as the Dexter C2000 Grade 2 privacy knob or the Cal-Royal BER20 Grade 3 privacy knob, both rated for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors.
6) What other privacy knob sets work as an alternative to the Emtek Madison Black privacy knob for a bedroom or bath door?
Same bed/bath privacy function, different builds: the Deltana 6112 St. Thomas privacy knob covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors, the Dexter C2000 privacy cylindrical ball knob is a Grade 2 non-clutching unit for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Pamex FTF Baron privacy knob is Grade 3 for the same 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch range. The Emtek Madison is a residential tubular privacy set in a porcelain knob with Wrought Steel rosettes, so it is the design-driven choice where the others are plain utility trim.
7) Which knob sets look similar to the Emtek Madison privacy knob but will not lock a bathroom door?
Watch out for dummy and passage trim. The BEST 6K single dummy trim, the Bravura Biloxi dummy knobset, the Cal-Royal BA40 dummy knob and the Omnia 434/0 and 442/00 single dummy latchsets have no latch bolt operation at all, and the Schlage A170 is single dummy trim as well. The Emtek Madison Black knob is a true privacy bed/bath set supplied with latch and strike plate.
8) My door is 2 inches thick - can I use the Emtek Madison privacy knob or should I look at something else?
The Emtek Madison Black privacy knob fits doors from 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick with a 2-1/8 inch bore in standard prep, so a 2 inch door is within range. If you are cross-shopping, the Deltana 6112 St. Thomas privacy knob is rated 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch, while the Dexter C2000 privacy knob and the Cal-Royal BER20 privacy knob both stop at 1-3/4 inch.
9) The bathroom door is part of a fire-rated assembly - does the Emtek Madison privacy knob fit that spec?
The Emtek Madison Black knob is a residential tubular privacy set. Where a fire rating is called for on the drawing, the Falcon W101 Grade 2 cylindrical knob lock carries a fire rating with a 2-3/4 inch backset, and the Falcon X101 Grade 1 heavy duty knobset is fire rated and covers 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors; both are passage/closet function rather than privacy, so confirm the function the opening needs.
10) What is the 28 degree rotation latch option on Emtek knobsets and do I need it?
The Latch28 is a reduced-rotation latch, included when the CF mechanism is selected on the Madison set. It turns 28 degrees instead of the usual full knob rotation, so the knob moves a shorter distance to retract the bolt. If you are not specifying the CF mechanism, the standard latch is the normal choice and is what ships by default.
11) Does the Emtek Madison knobset come with a latch and strike or do I order those separately?
Sold complete. The set includes the latch and strike plate, and the latch faceplate is available with round or square corners so it can match the mortise already cut in the edge of your door. Nothing else is needed to hang it on a standard bored door.
12) Can I match the Madison privacy knob to passage doors elsewhere in the house with the same rosette?
The Madison knob can be ordered on any rosette in Emtek's Wrought Steel line, so the same rose and the same Flat Black Steel or Satin Steel finish carry across openings while the function changes door to door. Keep the backset consistent (2-3/8 inch is standard, 2-3/4 inch if your doors are bored deeper) so one latch spec works through the job.
13) Is there a decorative privacy knob comparable to the Emtek Madison for a high-end residential job?
Yes. The Baldwin Estate 5077 Bethpage privacy knob with R027 rose and the Baldwin Estate 5000 Baltimore knob with 5148 rose privacy lock, which is preconfigured with a 2-3/8 inch backset and full lip strike, both serve the same bed/bath privacy function in a decorative residential line. The Emtek Madison differs in that the knob is ordered with any Wrought Steel rosette and the backset is selectable as 2-3/8 inch or 2-3/4 inch.
14) What is the passage version to pair with the Emtek Madison privacy knob on closet and hall doors?
The Madison Black knob is built as a privacy bed/bath set with a thumbturn-style privacy function, so a non-locking opening needs a passage knob. Options include the Pamex FTF Baron passage knob, Grade 3 for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Dexter C2000 passage cylindrical ball knob, Grade 2 over the same range, and the Baldwin Estate 5000 Baltimore knob with 5048 rose passage lock if you want a decorative match on the hall side.
15) What should I order instead of the Emtek Madison privacy knob if the door needs a key?
The Madison Black privacy set is non-keyed. For a keyed opening in a knob, the Cal-Royal BER00 entrance/office knob uses a Kwikset keyway and is Grade 3 for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Kwikset 400P-CP Polo keyed entry knob is Grade 3 over the same range, and the Dexter C2000 entry/office knob is Grade 2 and keyed. For heavier commercial use the Corbin Russwin CK4851 entrance/office knob is Grade 1 with a conventional cylinder and covers 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch doors.
16) For a multi-family turn where I need many bedroom doors done at once, is the Emtek Madison privacy knob the right call?
The Emtek Madison Black knob is a residential privacy set ordered by finish, rosette and latch choice, which suits design-led units. For volume standardization, the Dexter C2000 privacy ball knob is a Grade 2 unit for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors and the Schlage Residential F500 Plymouth with Georgian knob combo pack ships with adjustable backsets and dual strikes for the same door range. Sure-Loc also offers the Bergen round knob in a 6-pack with adjustable backset.
17) What is the Emtek Madison knob actually made of?
The knob is from Emtek's Wrought Steel collection with a steel substrate, offered in Flat Black Steel or Satin Steel. The latch and lock components are brass. It sits in Emtek's rustic-leaning design range rather than the polished brass families.
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