How To Install Front Door Handle And Lock
Install the exterior handle photo by ryan benyi.
How to install front door handle and lock. Your front door is the first thing people see when they enter your home. With the new dead bolt and latch bolt in place fit the handle over the door s existing holes. Step 2 remove latch mechanism. Take out two screws setting in the.
The screws may be obscured by the door handle so you may need to turn the handle to reach the screws. Next you ll install the outside handle assembly. I do have another video which shows how to remove and replace an. Installing a front door handle and lockset is a quick and easy way to add curb appeal to your home.
Make a good impression on guests by swapping out your old beat up lockset for a new handle set. Align the spindle on the back of the assembly with the throughbolt and the slot in the latch. First take out the old door handle assembly by unscrewing the two screws that secure the assembly. Look into keyed entry door knobs also called privacy knobs portable door locks or top of door locks.
Both doorknobs should come loose from the door when you remove the screws. This video will specifically show you how to remove and replace your exterior door lock set. The posts for the handle s lock cylinder and thumb latch should easily slide into the dead bolt and latch bolt assemblies. The handle will stay in place leaving your hands free to secure the interior trim.
Step 4 secure the interior hardware photo by ryan benyi. First remove the old door lock by unscrewing the doorknob on the inside of the door. Step 1 start replacing door handle assembly. Step 2 remove the old lock.
Slide the adjustable throughbolt up or down as needed and press the handleset onto the door. If you re in a situation where you cannot or do not want to use a drill to install your lock there are a couple ways of installing an interior door lock without a drill.