Replacing Door Handle Lock

Replace the existing strike and latch plates in the door jamb with the new ones provided with your set.

Replacing door handle lock.

With the new dead bolt and latch bolt in place fit the handle over the door s existing holes. This allows you to pull the door. Set the new dead bolt to match the existing 2 3 8 in. My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.

Subscribe to my other how to channel. Backset measured from the door edge to the center of the dead bolt hole then install it in the deadbolt hole. Open the door and examine the edge. You can tighten a simple interior mortise lockset like the one shown at left as follows.

Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening. All styles are available below easy. I had to fix it. 3 if this does not help remove the knob.

How to install the door lock. You can buy a good handle here. 1 loosen the setscrew on the knob s shank. Insert the latch bolt into the edge of the door so that it extends into the middle hole on the door.

Start by removing the old dead bolt and the handle if you re replacing it. The sloped side of the latch should face in the same. In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged. Step 3 install the exterior handle photo by ryan benyi.

Here s how i did it. Get a keypad entry lock on amazon. Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door. To remove the dead bolt and latch bolt unscrew their faceplates located on the door s inner edge.

Replacing door locks you ll pay from 40 to 300 to buy a new door lock depending on design materials and whether it s a simple key in knob lock or a high end lock and handle combo with. 2 hold the knob on the other side of the door and turn the loose knob clockwise until it fits snugly. This video is how to install a screen door handle on a standard screen door.