Make another mark 42 inches from the door s bottom and centered on the door s edge.
How to install a bacl lock on a metal door.
Da01 sep 21 11 at 17 45 is this a typical residential steel door an industrial heavy steel door or an armored security door.
Install the deadbolt lock about 44 inches above the bottom of the door.
Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws.
Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.
How to replace a lock on a steel door.
Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts.
The key to drilling through metal is to make sure you are using an actual metal drill bit.
How to install a new door lock on a steel door.
Choose a position on the door for the lock.
Make a mark using the center punch and hammer.
Expect to pay 80 to 300 per lock depending on quality and up to 200 more for professional installation.
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.
Many door locks however are diy friendly and come with installation instructions.