Catches & Latches

Every door, gate, and cabinet that needs to stay closed relies on some form of catch or latch to hold it in place. At the DIY Hardware Store, our broad catches and latches range covers the full spectrum of mechanisms used for this purpose - from simple spring-loaded catches to more positive latch systems for security and weather resistance.

Catches work by passive retention - a spring, magnet, or ball bearing holds a door closed until deliberate force overcomes it. Latches work by active engagement - a tongue or bolt positively locks into a keeper plate and must be retracted to open. The right choice depends on the door type, the load, the frequency of use, and the level of positive closure needed.

The range includes magnetic catches for kitchen and wardrobe doors, ball catches for cabinet panels, roller catches for light doors, spring latches, and rim latches for garden gates and sheds. Finishes span brass, chrome, zinc, and black for different interior and exterior settings.

  • Magnetic, ball, and roller catches for cabinetry and light doors
  • Spring latches and rim latches for gates and outbuildings
  • Passive catches and active latch mechanisms
  • Suitable for internal and external doors, gates, and cabinets
  • Finishes in brass, chrome, zinc, and black
  • Range covers light-duty to heavy-duty applications