How To Install A New Front Door Lock
Tighten the screws so that all parts are flush against the door.
How to install a new front door lock. Use the long screws to attach the doorknobs to the door and two short screws to secure the latch piece onto the door. Fit the new doorknobs on the door placing the doorknob with the screw holes on the inside of the door. In this video barry from bunnings warehouse demonstrates how to fit a deadlock to a door. Refer to this when you buy your new lockset to make sure the hardware is.
Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws. He shows what tools are needed to install a lock and then walks th. 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. Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.
I do have another video which shows how to remove and replace an. How to install a deadbolt insert the new bolt into the opening on the edge of the door and fasten it to the door with the provided screws. Install the faceplate on the edge of the door and fasten it with the screws provided. The measurement is usually 2 3 8 inches for interior doors and 2 3 4 inches for exterior doors.
Install a new lock and knob install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts.