How To Install A Lock On A Patio Door
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How to install a lock on a patio door. First decide if you want to install the lock. Step 1 getting ready. Unlock lock with key and pull bottom section of housing down and away from lock body. Choose the door that appeals to you depending on your situation and preference.
Step 1 clean the door frame with hot soapy water and allow it to dry completely. 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. Choose a position on the door for the lock. These screws are concealed when unit is locked.
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. This is a plpci prime line e 2014 mortise door lock. If you place the lock up high you will add extra protection to young children getting out of the door. Key lock and housing product code.
The patio door handles are wright products v1131bl. This will retract the side bolt and expose two screw holes. In this video we show you how to install a key lock set on an existing patio door handle. Hinged patio doors open like conventional doors but feature large glass panes for a view of the outside.
Products used in this video. 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. Close and lock patio door. They may be installed as single or double doors depending on the size of your door opening but double door units are most prevalent.
If you have small children consider installing the lock on the top portion of the door. A key lock can also be installed on the inside of the door for added security against intruders or to keep small children from opening the door.