How To Install A Front Door Lock Set

My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.

How to install a front door lock set.

Certain wood front doors will also be heavier than others so take that into consideration before starting this project. Here s how i did it. Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of the bolt. The measurement is usually 2 3 8 inches for interior doors and 2 3 4 inches for exterior doors.

Making sure there s a gap of 1 8th inch between the edge of the door and the jamb. If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative outer plate with a recessed screw just place the interior plate over the hole from the inside. In this video barry from bunnings warehouse demonstrates how to fit a deadlock to a door. Check the height of other knobs in the house and keep it consistent.

Here is the handleset i bought. If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. To install an exterior door start by removing the old door as well as the existing interior and exterior trim and old insulation.

Refer to this when you buy your new lockset to make sure the hardware is. Most knobs are positioned a comfortable 36 or 38 inches above the floor. Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials. Install the lock strike putting the screws through the shim.

If you re installing a lockset in an existing door take out the old lockset and measure the backset the distance from the door edge to the center of the lockset hole. Once you have the door set secure the door jambs and.