Replacing Door Handle Lock

Here s how i did it.

Replacing door handle lock.

Backset measured from the door edge to the center of the dead bolt hole then install it in the deadbolt hole. You can buy a good handle here. My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside. 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.

In dustin s toolbox you can do it. Replace the existing strike and latch plates in the door jamb with the new ones provided with your set. This allows you to pull the door. All styles are available below easy.

Here is the handleset i bought. Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door. The home mender shows us how to install any kind of storm door handle style. Step 3 install the exterior handle photo by ryan benyi.

Get a keypad entry lock on amazon. Start by removing the old dead bolt and the handle if you re replacing it. With the new dead bolt and latch bolt in place fit the handle over the door s existing holes. I had to fix it.

Insert the latch bolt into the edge of the door so that it extends into the middle hole on the door. To remove the dead bolt and latch bolt unscrew their faceplates located on the door s inner edge. 2 hold the knob on the other side of the door and turn the loose knob clockwise until it fits snugly. Open the door and examine the edge.

The sloped side of the latch should face in the same. You can tighten a simple interior mortise lockset like the one shown at left as follows. 3 if this does not help remove the knob. Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.

Subscribe to my other how to channel. Set the new dead bolt to match the existing 2 3 8 in. 1 loosen the setscrew on the knob s shank.