Reinsert the latch assembly and mark the latch plate s screw holes inside the mortise.
How to install door lock latch.
Use a bevel edge chisel and hammer to square the corners of the mortise if the faceplate has square corners.
Make sure the lock edges slip above the door and slide the lock into its place.
Create the mortise using a router attachment remove the wood between the pencil lines drawn on the door edge to create a mortise for the faceplate.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
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The most comprehensive method of ensuring security it involves removing the existing lock from the door including the handle if it s a handle lock combo and then installing a brand new lock in.
How to install a night latch door lock.
Step 8 install the latch assembly photo by david carmack.
This video is about how to fit a door latch and door handle in an interior door.
This allows you to pull the door.
Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
Tools needed for this job.
Night latch door locks mount on the inside face of a door and operate with a small knob.
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The plate should be flush with the door edge when inserted into the finished mortise.
Step 4 preparing door for latch plate.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
It s installed at the level of a door handle and is by far the most common electric lock you ll find on metal or wooden doors.
The lock edges should sit on the door face.
Use screws to secure the lock onto the door.
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Fit the latch and faceplate into the door.
Electric strikes are similar to regular strike locks in that they are comprised of a strike that blocks the door latch.
Use your pencil to mark the jamb of the door for the latch plate to be installed.