How To Install A Front Door Handle
Certain wood front doors will also be heavier than others so take that into consideration before starting this project.
How to install a front door handle. Place the exterior handle on the door by inserting the spindle or axle on the handle through the latch cylinder at 90 degrees. My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside. Align the spindle on the back of the assembly with the throughbolt and the slot in the latch. Install the exterior handle photo by ryan benyi.
Make a good impression on guests by swapping out your old beat up lockset for a new handle set. If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper. Slide the adjustable throughbolt up or down as needed and press the handleset onto the door. For example if your old door handle had rectangular cover plates it s probably best to stick to a new handle with similar rectangular cover plates rather than switching to.
Many kits come with both options. With the new dead bolt and latch bolt in place fit the handle over the door s existing holes. Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials. Follow our instructions for installing a front door handle and lockset to get a fresh look you love and enhance your home s curb appeal.
Upgrading the doorknob and deadbolt on your front door is a cost effective way of increasing the curb appeal of your home and improving its security inside and out. The handle will stay in place leaving your hands free to secure the interior trim. This guide will show you how to install a door lock in a little more than an hour. Install the latch determine whether you want to use a flat rectangular faceplate or a round drive in faceplate.
Here s how i did it. Place the corresponding doorknob or lever on the interior side of the door fitting the two parts together. Your front door is the first thing people see when they enter your home. The posts for the handle s lock cylinder and thumb latch should easily slide into the dead bolt and latch bolt assemblies.
I had to fix it. Next you ll install the outside handle assembly. Here is the handleset i bought.