Draw a horizontal line at this point on the interior side of the door and the jamb to mark them.
How do you install a door lock.
Mark the center of.
Install the deadbolt lock about 44 inches above the bottom of the door.
Choose a position on the door for the lock.
Affix the template to the door.
This technique helps prevents splintering.
Start by removing the old dead bolt and the handle if you re replacing it.
How to install the door lock.
On a standard pre drilled door you ll be done installing your passage lock in just minutes using only a tape measure and a phillips screwdriver.
If you have not already removed the old door knob and latch take it out before you begin installing the new one.
Typically we place them about six to twelve inches above the door handle or existing door deadbolt.
Use this video to check that your door is properly prepared.
I m joshua clement with lighty contractors and today i m going to show you how to install an entrance door lock.
The strike plate is a rectangular metal piece that.
Backset measured from the door edge to the center of the dead bolt hole then install it in the deadbolt hole.
Marking a center line on door and frame decide where you want the lock to be placed.
Mark the center of the holes for both the lock cylinder and latchbolt.
For this we re going to be using a phillips head screwdriver.
Step one is to go.
How to install a deadbolt lock.
Insert the new bolt into the opening on the edge of the door and fasten it to the door with the provided screws.
Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of.
Flip the door and finish from the other side.
If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative.
Set the new dead bolt to match the existing 2 3 8 in.
Cut only halfway through one side of the door.
Remove the old door knob latch and strike plate.