When picking hardware for your entrance, you need not forget the door plate. An exterior front door plate should be durable and sturdy and look good all the while. An entry door plate needs to match your handle, lock and other hardware and of course it also needs to fit your particular door. These types of plates vary in thickness, so you want to make sure that you get a unit that fits your door model so that your door will be able to close correctly. 
Defender Security Standard Deadlatch Door Strike Plate - Brass Plated
"This strike is constructed from 15/32 In. thick steel and comes plated in brass. It should fit all standard residential doorways. Comes complete with fasteners for a quick and easy installation. Used on wood door jambs. Fits all standard residential door ways. 15/32 In. thick steel" Can be found at homedepot.com Front door plates for are available in a range of different styles. This one for example is made in thick steel for durability and is plated in brass. You can however find exterior door plates which are plated in nickel, bronze as well as stainless steel to mention a couple of different options. So no matter what type of door hardware you're looking for, you're sure to find something appropriate for your particular door as well as your preferences when it comes to materials. You can also find door name plates which are appropriate for entrances, especially if there are several apartments in a house and you need to be able to ring individual ones. 
Heath Zenith Wired Polished Brass With Black Center - Multi-Family Name Plates
"The 911P wired push button features a polished brass finish with black, unlighted inserts. The push button features a double name plate for a mult-family home and is mounted to the surface of the door frame or the exterior wall." (also from home depot) This door name plate is simple, good looking and functional and would be a great choice for many apartment buildings.
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