How To Open A Door Without A Handle On The Other Side
After you unlock the door you press a thumb latch on the handleset to open or close the door.
How to open a door without a handle on the other side. The non locking side of the door should have a small hole likely on the face of the knob. Push in as hard as possible while moving the handle of the putty knife in the direction of the door jamb and the blade of the putty knife in the direction of the door knob hole. Remove the screws from the adapter plate and pull the plate from the door if the spindle fails to turn. If you re locked on the other side look for a tiny hole on the doorknob.
Use a small screwdriver or thin tool on interior doors. Slide a butter knife between the door and the door frame about 3 inches above the knob if you re not on the side of the door where the two screws holding the knob to the door are exposed. Door handlesets come with a handle and key lock to install on the exterior of a door. Slide the card in between the frame and the door where handle is and apply pressure until you hear a pop and door will swing open.
Try turning the spindle clockwise to retract the latch from the strike and open the door. Slide until the knife hits the door bolt then push the knife in and work it to slide the bolt back out of the door jamb to open the door. Place a putty knife with a thin stiff blade on the side of the latch closest to the strike plate. This method works on doors with privacy handles locked by pushing a button in the door handle.
They also come with a lever or door knob for the other side of the door and a deadbolt. They re popular and attractive to use on front doors. Push an eyeglasses screwdriver a paper clip hammered flat or a very small butter knife into this hole.