Installing A Lock On A Double Door

Insert the new bolt into the opening on the edge of the door and fasten it to the door with the provided screws.

Installing a lock on a double door.

It opened up the entrance to the games room for us and allowed light to pass through the frosts glass inserts. How to install lock on wood doors uploaded by http longlifelocks ca. For added security use 2 screws when installing all strike plates d your double door unit will arrive with strike plates pre installed on the astragal. Keep these tips in mind when installing locks into your doors.

Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of the bolt. This is an affordable lock check the price on amazon with a pretty simple setup. How to install double french doors. A set of double doors consists of two door leaves installed in a single frame.

Fitting locks in a double door frame can be tricky as any misplacement or sizing of the holes incorrectly can result in the entire door becoming non functional. You ll have to adjust the position a bit if you have a combination storm door so as not to interfere with the storm doorknob or lock. C using the manufacturers instructions install the lockset fig 36. The required tools such as screws and surface strikes come with the package.

It s best to install two of these one on the top and one on the bottom part of an inactive leaf of a double door opening. In this video barry from bunnings warehouse demonstrates how to fit a deadlock to a door. Follow the steps in the video and this instructable for adding a beautiful double french door to your basement or any room. One leaf is considered active and can be opened and closed using a knob or lever.

Hammer the drivepoint into place making sure the angled portion of the backset faces the jamb fig 35. He shows what tools are needed to install a lock and then walks th. The other leaf is considered inactive and remains locked the majority of the time.