New front door lock? Choose a secure cylinder lock with SKG★★★
The front door is the most attacked door of your home. Would you like a new lock in the front door — after a move, a lost key, or because the current front door lock is outdated — then choose a cylinder lock for the front door met SKG★★★ keurmerk en core pull protection. Zo is uw voordeur direct weer optimaal beveiligd.
Enter your below M&C custom front door cylinder lock together, or first measure your old cylinder with the measurement instructions.
When to install a new lock in the front door?
Create a new front door lock is sensible in various situations. In these cases, we advise replacing the cylinder lock of your front door:
You never know who might still have a key from the previous occupant.
Replace the lock immediately so that the old key no longer opens anything.
A cylinder without SKG lacks core pulling and drill protection.
A damaged or forced lock must always be replaced.
Which cylinder lock do you choose for the front door?
For the front door, we always recommend a SKG★★★ cylinder lock with core pull protection — the highest level within the SKG quality mark and the requirement of the Police Quality Mark for Safe Living. All our M&C cylinders meet these requirements. When choosing a new front door cylinder lock, pay attention to:
- SKG★★★ with core pull protection — protection against core pulling, drilling, and breaking.
- The right size — the cylinder may protrude a maximum of 3 mm; measure your front door.
- Controllers — standard with key, or a knob cylinder to open from the inside without a key (useful for escape safety).
- Multiple doors? Choose identical cylinders so that the front door, back door, and shed work with one key.
Replacing the front door lock: do it yourself or have it done?
You can usually replace a cylinder lock in the front door yourself within 5 minutes: loosen the retaining screw, turn the key slightly, remove the old cylinder and insert the new one. View the full step-by-step plan to replace a cylinder lockIf you know the size and type, you can order the correct cylinder directly from us and save on the costs of a locksmith.
Frequently asked questions about a new front door lock
How much does a new front door lock cost?
A good SKG★★★ cylinder for the front door costs from € 52,50 at MC-Cilinder. If you replace the lock yourself, it is just the cylinder; if you have it done by a locksmith, installation costs will be added (often € 50 to € 100).
Which lock is the safest for a front door?
An SKG★★★ cylinder lock with core pull protection, preferably combined with security hardware. This is the safest choice for the front door and meets the Police Security Mark for Safe Living.
Can I replace the front door lock myself?
Yes, in most cases you can easily replace a cylinder lock yourself without technical knowledge. Measure the correct size beforehand and follow our instructions. roadmap.
Can the front door be used with the same key as the back door?
Yes, with identical cylinders Open your front door, back door, shed, and garage with one key — without compromising on security.
Various available colors for front door cylinder locks