Most knobs are positioned a comfortable 36 or 38 inches above the floor.
How to install a door lock set.
One hole for lock cylinder and the other for edge of door for bolt.
How to install an entrance door lock.
How to install a door lock door knob deadbolt.
If you re in a situation where you cannot or do not want to use a drill to install your lock there are a couple ways of installing an interior door lock without a drill.
Install an entrance door lock.
5 unscrew template from door.
The door locks for entrance doors are commonly designed in a very particular way.
Part of the series.
How to install a door lock door knob deadbolt.
Here s how to install a lockset.
8 screw latch to door edge 9 install new lockset in holes in face of door and attach with screws provided.
Wrap the paper or cardboard template that comes with the new lockset around the edge of the door according to manufacturer s instructions.
Template will be used to locate two holes.
If your new deadbolt has a concealed screw for the interior door knob consult the installation instructions for your specific lock.
6 set latch into hole and mark its outline on door edge.
7 use hammer and chisel to cut a shallow mortise for the latch.
The two important variables when installing a lockset are the height of the knob above the finish floor and the backset the distance from the center of the knob to the near edge of the door.
A lockset typically includes a paper template to help you accurately drill the latch and lockset holes in a new door but an optional door lock installation kit also known as a drill guide pictured at the right can make the project easier.
If necessary use tape to secure the template.
4 use a 1 inch hole saw to bore latch hole in door edge.