Locksmith decision guide
Reviewed and updated September 24, 2026
The strike plate must match the lock's bolt or latch and be attached as part of a suitable door-and-frame installation. Plate size alone is not a security rating. Schlage's B60/B62 instructions specify door preparation, a strike or reinforcement arrangement, and a functional test. Use the instructions for your exact hardware rather than assuming that any larger plate is an upgrade.
Find the exact lock model and its current installation instructions before changing anything. With the hardware untouched, close the door normally and observe where the bolt or latch meets the strike, then perform only the product's specified functional test without forcing the lock. If the installed strike arrangement cannot be matched to those instructions or the test does not complete normally, stop and give the record to manufacturer support or a qualified locksmith.
A strike plate must match the lock's bolt or latch and belong to a suitable door-and-frame installation. Plate size by itself is not a security rating. Start with the exact lock model and its current installation instructions rather than selecting a plate only because it looks larger.
Ask the installer to show how the bolt enters the strike during normal door closure and to identify the specified strike or reinforcement arrangement. A functional check should be performed without forcing the lock. Door material, frame condition, existing preparation, and any rated assembly remain part of the product-specific assessment.
Schlage's reviewed B60/B62 instructions specify preparation, an arrangement, and a functional test for the listed configurations. Their dimensions, components, and fasteners are not universal guidance for another lock. Do not infer a field-modification approval or a universal screw length from this source.
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No. Plate size alone is not a security rating.
Match it to the exact bolt or latch and the complete door-and-frame installation.
No. Those dimensions and components are product-specific to the reviewed lock instructions.
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B60/B62 dimensions and fasteners are not universal strike guidance.
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