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Kwikset KWI-488CV Cove Knob Half Dummy Lock
The Kwikset 488CV Cove Knob Half Dummy delivers an elegant, traditional Colonial design with modern antimicrobial protection—perfect for interior doors where only a pull function is needed. A versatile, surface-mounted solution that adds style and convenience to your home.
Key Features & Benefits
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Pull-Only, Half-Dummy Function
Ideal for doors where push/pull operation is required without a latch—such as pantry doors, closets, or decorative panels. -
Traditional Colonial Design
The classic ball-shaped knob with ridged detailing imparts subtle elegance to any interior. -
Surface-Mounted & Easy Installation
No boring through the door required. Mount it easily using just a screwdriver, with standard wood screws included. -
Universal, Reversible Handing
Fits both left-handed and right-handed doors seamlessly without hassle. -
Durable Finish & Lifetime Warranty
Satin Nickel finish resists wear and is backed by a lifetime mechanical and finish guarantee. -
Microban® Antimicrobial Protection
Advanced Microban® technology keeps the surface up to 99.9% cleaner vs. unprotected hardware—ideal for busy households.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Cove Knob (Half Dummy, Pull Only) |
| Finish | Satin Nickel |
| Material | Zinc alloy |
| Projection | Approx. 2.5 in (63.5 mm) |
| Dimensions | Knob ~2¼ in; Rose ~2-5/8 in |
| Door Compatibility | Surface-mounted—no bore required |
| Handing | Universal / Reversible |
| Warranty | Lifetime mechanical & finish |
| Antimicrobial Feature | Microban® protection |
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Product Specs
- Collection:
- Cove
- Keyed Function:
- Non-Keyed
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Knobsets
- Product Type:
- Knobset
- Subcategory:
- Door Knobs
- Commercial/Residential:
- Residential
- Product Function:
- Door Knobs
- Features:
- Microban
- Product Attribute:
- Cylindrical Locks
- Product Style:
- Traditional
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Kwikset 488CV-15 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the Kwikset 488CV Cove half dummy knob turn or latch the door?
No. The 488CV Cove is a half dummy, pull only. The knob is fixed and does not rotate, and there is no latch or strike involved. It is there to give you something to grab on a door that is held shut some other way, like a ball catch or roller catch on a pantry, closet, or decorative panel.
2) Do I need to bore the door to install the Cove half dummy knob?
No boring required. The Cove half dummy is surface mounted and goes on with a screwdriver using the wood screws supplied, so it will sit on a solid panel or a door that has never been drilled for a lock. That also means it does not care about backset or door thickness.
3) I need a dummy knob for a double door, but this one only came with one knob. What do I order?
The 488CV Cove is a half dummy, meaning one knob for one face of the door. For a pair of doors or a door you want gripped from both sides, buy two, or go to a true pair product like the Emtek Arts and Crafts Hammered Egg dummy, which ships as a dummy pair.
4) What is a commercial-grade equivalent to the Kwikset 488CV Cove half dummy knob for a door in a school or office corridor?
The Kwikset 488CV Cove is a non-keyed, surface-mounted half dummy pull intended for residential interior doors. For an institutional opening, the Schlage A170 is a single dummy trim in the A Series, rated Grade 2 with a heavy duty level, and the BEST 6K Series single dummy trim is a Grade 2 medium duty dummy in the 6K Series. Either gives you a dummy knob from a commercial cylindrical line rather than a residential one.
5) The door actually latches - what do I use instead of the Kwikset 488CV Cove knob?
The 488CV Cove is pull only with no latch, so it will not hold a door closed. For a latching hall or closet door, the Dexter C2000 Series passage ball knob is a Grade 2 passage lock for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Pamex FTF Baron passage knob is a Grade 3 passage lockset for the same thickness range. Both bore into the door rather than surface mounting.
6) Is the Kwikset 488CV knob handed, or does one part work on both left and right doors?
One part covers both. The Cove half dummy is universal and reversible, so the same unit mounts on a left hand or right hand door with no swap of parts.
7) What finishes does the Kwikset Cove half dummy knob come in?
Three: Satin Nickel, Venetian Bronze, and Matte Black. That covers the usual interior palettes, so you can match the dummy to the passage and privacy knobs already on the other doors in the unit.
8) I need a pair of dummy knobs for a double door, not a single. What should I order instead of the Kwikset 488CV Cove?
The 488CV Cove is a half dummy, meaning one knob for one face of the door. For a double door where both leaves need a knob, Emtek sells dummy knobsets in pairs, including the Arts and Crafts Hammered Egg dummy pair and the Classic Brass Crystal Georgetown and Providence dummy pairs. Ordering a pair item avoids buying two single dummies to cover both leaves.
9) Is the Cal-Royal BA40 dummy knob a substitute for the Kwikset 488CV Cove?
The Cal-Royal BA40 is a dummy knob in the Barrington BA Series listed for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, so it serves the same non-latching pull role as the 488CV Cove. The difference is the trim style and the Kwikset's Microban treated surface and Cove knob shape, so match whichever knob design is already on the adjacent doors.
10) The closet door needs privacy, not a dummy pull. What replaces the Kwikset 488CV Cove?
The 488CV Cove is a non-keyed half dummy with no locking function at all. For a bed or bath door, the Dexter C2000 Series privacy ball knob is Grade 2 for 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch doors, the Cal-Royal BER20 is a Grade 3 privacy knob with brass trim over the same range, and Baldwin's Estate 5077 Bethpage is a privacy knob with the R027 rose for a more traditional look.
11) Does a Sargent 78-2875 outside knob work as a dummy in place of the Kwikset 488CV Cove?
No. The Sargent 78-2875 is an outside knob only for the 7800 Series exit device, so it is trim for a panic device rather than a standalone surface-mounted pull. The 488CV Cove mounts directly to the door face with wood screws and no bore. If you want a true dummy, the Schlage A170 single dummy trim or the Cal-Royal BA40 dummy knob are the closer matches.
12) What is the Microban feature on this Kwikset knob actually doing?
The Cove knob is built with Microban antimicrobial protection in the finish, which Kwikset states keeps the surface up to 99.9 percent cleaner than unprotected hardware. It is a surface treatment on the knob itself, not a coating you apply or maintain.
13) I want a dummy knob with a round rose to match traditional trim - how does the Bravura Biloxi compare to the Kwikset 488CV Cove?
The Bravura Biloxi is a Grade 2 dummy knobset with round trim, so like the 488CV Cove it is a non-latching pull. The Kwikset is a traditional Colonial-style Cove knob offered in Satin Nickel, Venetian Bronze and Matte Black, while the Biloxi comes from the Bravura Biloxi series with its own round trim design.
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