Install the deadbolt lock about 44 inches above the bottom of the door.
Install a lock on a metal door.
Now installing a deadbolt on a metal door isn t really that much different than installing it on a wood door or fiberglass door.
Most moderately skilled amateurs can complete this task in about half an hour.
Measure both the door and rough opening to make sure the door is the right size.
If you re using a paper template use tape to secure it to the door and mark the holes for drilling with a pencil.
With any luck a metal door custom made to fit your entryway will arrive with a hole already furnished for the lockset the correct term for a knob with a locking mechanism.
To cut through a steel door make sure you get a bimetal hole saw set.
If you re using a door lock installation kit with a jig drill two 1 8 inch pilot holes for the screws on the door edge.
If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper.
Choose a position on the door for the lock.
All you need is the right hardware and your job should be pretty easy.
Calling a locksmith out for this how to install a deadbolt lock job will cost 150 or more but you can install a heavy duty deadbolt yourself in less than an hour for a third of the price.
If the hole has been.
That s about average for a good deadbolt and a hole saw set.
Steel doors are easy to drill into using a bimetal hole saw and an electric drill.
You ll have to adjust the position a bit if you have a combination storm door so as not to interfere with the storm doorknob or lock.
Installing a deadbolt lock on a steel door may sound intimidating but with the right tools it s a fairly simple task.