How To Install A Front Door Lock Set

Check the height of other knobs in the house and keep it consistent.

How to install a front door lock set.

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. Refer to this when you buy your new lockset to make sure the hardware is. My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside. I had to fix it.

Once you have the door set secure the door jambs and. Install the lock strike putting the screws through the shim. If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper. Making sure there s a gap of 1 8th inch between the edge of the door and the jamb.

To install an exterior door start by removing the old door as well as the existing interior and exterior trim and old insulation. 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. Here is the handleset i bought.

Most knobs are positioned a comfortable 36 or 38 inches above the floor. 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. Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials. In this video barry from bunnings warehouse demonstrates how to fit a deadlock to a door.

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 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.