Polished Chrome Escutcheons

Polished Chrome Keyhole Covers & Escutcheons for Timber Doors

Polished chrome escutcheons add a clean, premium finishing detail to doors fitted with mortice locks or handles on rose. As well as improving the overall look, a quality escutcheon helps protect the area around the keyhole from scratches, paint wear, and everyday use—ideal for modern homes, renovations, and commercial interiors.

Supplied by Trade Door Handles, trusted UK supplier of architectural ironmongery since 1976, with nationwide next-day delivery.

What is a polished chrome escutcheon?

An escutcheon (also known as a keyhole cover) is a decorative plate that surrounds the keyhole on a door. In a polished chrome finish, it creates a sleek, reflective look that pairs well with chrome door handles, hinges, and other matching ironmongery—helping your door hardware look intentional and professionally finished.

Choose the right keyhole profile

Escutcheons are made to match specific lock and cylinder types. If you choose the correct profile, fitting is straightforward and the keyhole alignment looks neat and symmetrical.

• Standard keyhole escutcheons – For 2, 3, or 5 lever mortice locks and deadlocks. View compatible locks
• Euro profile escutcheons – For doors using euro cylinder locks. View locks | View cylinders
• Oval profile escutcheons – For doors using oval cylinder locks (common on some traditional lockcases). View locks | View cylinders
• Blank escutcheons – For covering unused keyholes or achieving a clean, minimal door face.

Styles, shapes & when to use each

Our polished chrome range includes round, square, and covered escutcheons to suit both contemporary and classic doors. Covered styles can be useful for reducing drafts and limiting debris around the keyway, while open styles give quick access for frequently used locks.

Security options for external doors

For front and external doors, consider armour-plated security escutcheons where appropriate. These are designed to add an extra layer of protection around the cylinder area and can help reduce vulnerability at the keyhole point—particularly on higher-risk entrances.

Door compatibility & fitting tips

Polished chrome escutcheons are most commonly fitted to timber doors, especially with mortice locks and handles on rose. Some designs may also suit uPVC or composite doors depending on the lock type, door thickness, and fixing method. For best results, match the escutcheon profile to your lock/cylinder and align carefully with the spindle/lockcase position before tightening.

Need help choosing?

If you’re unsure which profile you need (standard, euro, oval, or blank), or you want help matching the chrome finish to your existing hardware, please get in touch and our team will be happy to advise.