- Durable construction and traditional design enhance fence gates
- All hardware included for easy installation
- Offers incredible style at a great value
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Price:
$1298
Product Overview
The Everbilt Thumb Latch offers simple security for inward and outward swinging gates and doors. Features a self-latching fingertip release. Easy to install.
- Made of steel
- Black finish
- Screws included
- Self-latching fingertip release
- Compatible with a padlock for extra security (sold separately)
- Note: Product may vary by store
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Product Overview
- Durable construction and traditional design enhance fence gates
- All hardware included for easy installation
- Offers incredible style at a great value
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Specifications
Dimensions
Arm length (in.)
8
Assembled Depth (in.)
8.0 in
Assembled Height (in.)
9 in
Assembled Width (in.)
8 in
Details
Builders Hardware Product Type
Gate Latch/Slide Bolt
Duty Rating
Standard
Fasteners included
Yes
Finish
Black
Finish Family
Black
Hardware Finish Family
Black
Material
Steel
Material
Steel
Returnable
180-Day
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
None
Questions & Answers
20Questions27Answers
Can this be used on a double gate?
Asked by BH November 28, 20201
AnswerThe Everbilt Black Thumb Latch is not recommended for double gates as the catch should be mounted on a minimum 4x4 post.
How dod i make a padlocn work?
Asked by Austin January 28, 20202
AnswersIts a little fussy. You have to make sure you line up everything just right ..because the back of the handle has to be inside the gate (because its thick) in order to line up with the lock
Is there an extension kit for the latch bolt? The latch bolt that came with the assembly is too short.
Asked by James August 26, 20192
AnswersNo, not that I see.
Where is the matching "dummy" pull for this item?
Asked by Jcw August 26, 20192
AnswersBy "dummy" pull, if you mean the old style string - there isn't one. Doesn't need it. The bar that catches the latch on the inside of the door is "open air" so you just push down on it to release and the door is free to open.
what is the minimum thickness gate this can be mounted on?
Asked by gatebuilder May 19, 20193
AnswersThis latch should work with any depth. Use the appropriate fasteners for different gate depths.
I installed the latch on my new in- swinging gate, question is , how do you put a lock on it to p...
Asked by Joe April 29, 20192
AnswersIt does not have a locking mechanism you have to use a gravity latch
Is there a way to attach a lock to this? If so what kind and does someone have a picture?
Asked by Jeri April 4, 20191
AnswerThe left side of the webpage has a picture showing how the padlock would attach to the latch. The installation instructions are also included to the right of the Product Overview. In order to lock the latch, you would need to slide the latch bar.
It seems the thumb lever is not fastened. It can be easily pull out. Am I right? Or is it just th...
Asked by Acustomer March 6, 20195
AnswersYou’re right! We have the same issue.
Is this rated to be attached to ACQ pressure treated lumber?
Asked by bob November 29, 20184
AnswersBob, probably not, but it's cheap. It'll fall apart after a couple of years regardless of what it's attached to (mine did), so you just have to buy another and celebrate the opportunity to have a new shiny black gate latch.
The video shows the gate swing out - can it swing in?
Asked by Diko November 4, 20185
AnswersYes the door can swing in
Customer Reviews
Overall Ratings
Everbilt Black thumb Latch.
July 21, 2020
Although this item doesn't look terribly sturdy it is. Had an attempted break into the yard. The 2 screws were pulled out and the hard ware bent but the latch into the wood held and the break in never happened. Buying a replacement but the heavy duty latch by Everbilt.
May require modification.
May 30, 2020
While the latch and hardware look great and have a great price, this product was engineered poorly. I ended up having to use a Dremel to grind part of the latch piece down so it would actually function properly. Basically the way they molded or cut the metal for the lever and the long end of the thumb piece prevented full functional movement and proper fitment - resulting in the gate being unable to latch despite careful measurements and following the instructions exactly. Now that I've corrected that issue, the latch works perfectly and is easy to use!
Overall, good addition to a wood door. Had to cut latch to fit my particular installation. Also u...
February 4, 2020
Overall, good addition to a wood door.
Had to cut latch to fit my particular installation. Also used a lag screw versus the bolt/nut combo supplied since said bolt is way too short to pass through 2x4 frame and lap board face.
First of all the directions on the bag was hard to read due to the small printing. After findin...
September 24, 2019
First of all the directions on the bag was hard to read due to the small printing. After finding a video on line I was able to install it. It does not work as indicated. Also it rusted less than a week after it was installed.
Spend more money and try to buy american made.
Well after 6 months the metal piece that is used for a return spring has broken off! Don't waste ...
July 23, 2017
Well after 6 months the metal piece that is used for a return spring has broken off! Don't waste your money on this junk. Being an avid DYIer I am sure I can fix this, one more thing on the to do list....what a joke. Naturally past 90days Home Depot NO HELP!!!! BOOOOOOOOO!
Although I love home projects the handyman put this one in for me. Raining that day off and on. H...
June 6, 2017
Although I love home projects the handyman put this one in for me. Raining that day off and on. He said it was easy as I thought. There is a video out on this and it looked easy. Thanks Home Depot. Looking forward to giving it good use out on the patio.
Improved over earlier versions
April 9, 2016
I have used very similar gate latches in the past (15+ years ago) , and was not excited about using another of these because my previous ones would not latch themselves when I swung the gate closed. For this installation, though, this seemed to be the best latch option so I went ahead & selected this one.
The kit is much improved over previous iterations of this latch. The addition of a light spring to hold the crossbar in place rather than depending entirely on gravity to hold it down helps keep the latch bar in place, and something about the geometry of the latch has been improved, making it latch much more easily.
The one bolt at the top of the outside handle has me flummoxed a bit, though. In order to have the inner latch and outer handle at the correct levels, the nut & bolt holding the top of the handle is right at the top of the inner latch, which puts it in the board to which the inner latch is mounted. I cut a bit of the board away to make it fit, but if the company would raise the upper hole in the handle a half inch it would be much easier to install. I am quite happy with this latch, however.
Decent latch, pitiful installantion instructions!
January 25, 2016
As other reviewers have noted, the instructions for installing this latch are terrible! I have many years of DIY home improvement experience, but if there hadn’t been good photographs on the instruction sheet, I’m not certain I would have been able to get the thing installed! However, after getting it installed, I was pleased and surprised at how well it works. Overall, I would say this is a good gate latch for the money, despite the pitiful instructions.
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November 26, 2020
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It was an easy installment and well worth it!!...
November 10, 2020
It was an easy installment and well worth it!!
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