School Lockers Buying Guide
Whether you're replacing old lockers, filling a new school with lockers or adding to existing lockers, there are a few points you should consider before making your purchase. They include:
Construction Also consider whether or not the steel has been processed differently or treated with a particular finish. For instance, there is a line of lockers that use a specially processed steel to resist corrosion in high humidity settings. Assembly Configuration ![]() Number of Openings ![]() Door Features Is the handle recessed or not? Recessed handles won't snag students' bags or clothing, and they help protect the finish from being marred by padlocks. If your school lockers have non-recessed handles and you're concerned about protecting the finish, you'll want to make sure they have padlock strike plates. Another feature to consider is the locking method. Single-point locking is a method in which locking takes place only where the door latches. Multi-point locking, or three-point locking, typically uses movable rods to secure the top and bottom of the door as well. Finally, you'll want to consider what kind of locks your lockers will accept. Most lockers include a way to accept combination or padlocks, often with the addition of a simple padlocking hole. More modern designs use electronic keypads to store passwords for easy opening.Interior Features Legs Accessories Locker bases attach to locker legs to keep dirt and debris from collecting underneath your lockers. You'll find bases for the fronts and sides of your lockers. ![]() Slope tops prevent students from throwing trash and class materials on top of your school lockers. You'll also find slope ends that can be used at each end of a row of lockers to close off the open space on the sides of the slope. Some school lockers also include an option to purchase touch-up paint or add built-in combination locks or key locks. All of the accessories listed in this guide can be purchased here, in our Locker Room Benches & Accessories subcategory. Our friendly sales team can answer your locker questions and help you with a quote or phone order. Give us a call at 1-800-260-2776. It is best to have a sketch or layout of your room available so we can give you the most accurate quote. Click here to check out all of our school lockers. |