Getting the keys to your new Clayton home is an exciting and life changing moment, but the locks are important when it comes to opening your front door, too.

We believe a house is more than four walls and a roof. It’s also all the details that transform it into a true home. That’s why we partner with leading home brands to not only build you a beautiful home but to also keep your new investment safe. And when it comes to your door hardware, Kwikset®, the leading manufacturer of residential locks in the United States, is the clear choice. Since 1946, Kwikset® has been committed to offering homeowners trusted products that combine security and technology with style and durability.

So, let’s learn how Kwikset® has door hardware on lock and what this means for you.

Secure

One of the things that really sets Kwikset® apart is their patented SmartKey Security™ technology, making their locks pick resistant and bump proof. You’ll have peace of mind when it comes to the security of your new home, knowing Kwikset®’s patented SmartKey Security™ helps to protect against advanced break-in techniques.

Another great benefit of this technology is being able to conveniently re-key your lock yourself. Say a household member loses their house key or you have a new tenant in your space. Instead of having to contact a locksmith, you can use your convenient SmartKey tool to re-key your lock yourself in seconds with three easy steps, saving you time and money.

Plus, Kwikset® is thoughtful when it comes to how they are impacting the environment. SmartKey Security™ locks contain recycled metal and their re-key technology helps reduce the carbon footprint of needing a locksmith to travel to and from your home and eliminates the waste of buying a new lock assembly.

Easy to Maintain

Looking for even more ways to keep your home and family safe? Kwikset® also features door hardware options with Microban® antimicrobial technology, for an added layer of protection built right in, and all of their products used in Clayton homes have Microban® included.

How does it work? The antimicrobial coating is a solution that resists the growth of a range of the most common bacteria on surfaces, and door hardware with Microban® is 99.9% cleaner than knobs without it*. The antimicrobial coating lasts for the lifetime of your hardware finish, so you can worry less and feel more secure in your home. Best of all, this technology reduces the need to clean frequently touched door hardware in your home.

Stylish

When it comes to design, whether you prefer a touch of contemporary, more traditional or something that’s the best of both, Kwikset® offers leading styles and finishes for locks, deadbolts, handles and knobs. That means Clayton’s team of designers have a variety of options to choose from that will complement the look of your new home.

And you’ll have less to worry about, knowing that Kwikset® products come with a lifetime limited mechanical and finish warranty.

With Kwikset®, you can enjoy more security, and style, for your Clayton home. It’s just one more way we’re always thinking of our home buyers and how they live their lives in our homes. Want to see even more of the details and features found in our home models? From convenient kitchen islands to spacious bathrooms to built-in storage, explore options you’re sure to love, all from the comfort of your couch, in the Home Features category on our Studio blog.

Kwikset® and SmartKey® Security are registered trademarks of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc.

*Limited to bacteria Microban is effective against. Microban antimicrobial product protection is limited to the product itself and does not protect against disease-causing bacteria.