Magnetic door lock or latch: What's the difference?

What is a magnetic lock on a door?

A magnetic lock works with a magnet in the door and a magnet in the frame or doorway. Once the door closes, the magnets attract each other, closing the door tightly. 

Opening the door is smooth. A magnetic closure is hardly noticeable as there is a handle instead of a latch on the door. A door with such a lock hardly makes any noise. A magnetic closure otherwise requires little maintenance. Occasional cleaning is enough. A magnetic lock goes well with modern, clean-lined doors. It holds the door firmly in place while still being easy to open.

Advantages of a magnetic lock in a steel door

Magnetic closures offer practical advantages. With them, the doors open and close smoothly, without jamming parts. 

In addition, the magnetic action ensures a tight-fitting door that hardly makes any noise. This gives a calm and modern look. This makes magnetic closures ideal for aluminium doors, where a modern look is important.

You have the choice of several beautiful handles, giving the door a more homely look. A latch lock, for example, is often chosen for doors that need to be lockable.

Different types of door handles

When putting together your aluminium door, you have complete freedom of choice when it comes to handles. For hinged doors and upstand doors choose from a variety of door handles to match the sleek style of the profile, such as a modern black handle or a model with a more classic design. 

Do you prefer a door without a handle? Then choose a corner handle or a vertical handle, which runs the entire length or part of the door, for our pivot and sliding doors.

Advantages of a latch

A door handle feels familiar and is convenient to use. With it, you open and close the door with a simple movement. This is especially nice in rooms where you want more privacy and want to be able to lock them properly, such as a bedroom, office or storage room. 

In addition, the appearance of the door and the handle also play a role. Thanks to our wide range, you can choose from door handles in different models. As a result, there is always a model that matches the door and the rest of your interior. This combination of ease of use and a fitting appearance is why many people choose a door handle.

Which option suits your situation?

Which closure is useful for your door depends on how you use it. In the living room or kitchen, a magnetic lock often works well. The latch suits office situations better, as the handle is just a bit more stylish. All parts are tightly concealed.

Want to be sure what's a good handle for you? Drop by our showrooms at Nunspeet, Veghel, Mijdrecht or Barendrecht. Otherwise, take direct contact us at. Then we will help you with personal advice and you will always choose the lock that suits your door and your way of living. Would you like to see what is possible? Put together your ideal door in our configurator.