How To Install A Sliding Screen Door Latch
Assemble the outside lever components insert the center spindle and install the new handle photos 2 and 3.
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Leave a space of about 1 2 inch or so between the edge of the latch and the frame of the sliding screen door. Silver aluminum screen door handle set latches. Hope you all enjoy and like comment and subscribe for more how to diy videos. Aluminum white screen door handle set latches.
Sliding patio doors also referred to as patio doors are typically made of durable glass and steel aluminum vinyl or wood frames these doors are designed to offer a clear view into your backyard and many include sliding door locks that offer added security to your home. If your new handle matches the hole configuration of the old one the entire job should be done in just a few minutes with nothing but a screwdriver or two. Install the new latch for the sliding screen door by pushing the new latch plate through the slot where you removed the old one. They can be used to open your home to other areas like your patio or deck as well.
To ensure that your screen door tracks properly with your sliding glass door its handle needs to be on the same side of the door frame as the handle of the glass door. Hole center black plastic w steel latch mortise install. This is a quick video to show you how to replace a sliding screen door lock. If you notice that it s on the wrong side pick up the door and carefully rotate it 180 degrees end over end to position it on the opposite side.
If the old strike plate isn t compatible with the new screen door latch remove it and install the new one that s included in the screen door latch kit photo 4. However when inserting the new latch make sure not to push it all the way in. A set of pliers might help to break the spindle also.