Install New Front Door Handle

You ll begin installing your handleset by placing the latch first the latch comes with a pre attached rectangular.

Install new front door handle.

This allows you to pull the door. Attach the strike plate to the. Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening. Then install the handle set according to the instructions aligning the spindle with the latch.

Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws. If you re using the rectangular faceplate simply slide the latch into place with the bevel facing the doorjamb and. Install the doorknob 1 measure up the desired height of the door handle from the bottom edge of the door on the edge opposite the hinges using a tape measure. Install the inside.

Install the outside handle if your new door handle attaches to the door at a point below the lower borehole. I had to fix it. Install the latch determine whether you want to use a flat rectangular faceplate or a round drive in faceplate. Once the door is drilled installation is a simple job.

Here s how i did it. Step 1 start replacing door handle assembly first take out the old door handle assembly by unscrewing the two screws that secure the assembly. Align the strike plate over the door frame and latch. Next fit the knob on the spindle and tighten its setscrew.

Step by step directions step 1. Fit the lock over the projecting cylinder post and put the knob s spindle and rosette assembly on the thumb latch post. If your new door knob is too small for the screw holes left by the old. Add the interior lever rotating the chassis tabs so it slips through the latch and easily joins the handle.

Test the door knob. Screw in the new strike plate. Fasten both with mounting screws. In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.

Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts. Turn each screw several times apiece alternating to stop one screw from binding by being removed further than the other one. Typically the knob is centered at 36. Complete the installation.

Use wood putty to secure any loose screws. Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door. Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver. Mount the latch and deadbolt into the mortises with two screws each.

Securing and testing the door knob 1. To steady the base of the handle insert a mounting screw and hide its head with the decorative cover supplied. Here is the handleset i bought.