Open the door halfway and tap two shims one from each side between the floor and the door bottom to hold it steady.
Installing front door lock set.
For wooden or vinyl doors install part 15143 on our website.
Door locks knobs and handles.
Both locks install the same way.
Install a new lock and knob install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts.
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.
Removing mortise lock trim for door painting or replacement.
When it comes to choosing door hardware the most important consideration should be security.
The set should also contain two long screws and four short screws.
The most comprehensive method of ensuring security it involves removing the existing lock from the door including the handle if it s a handle lock combo and then installing.
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For metal doors install part 15142 on our website.
Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.
How to replace a single hook lock in a sliding door this is a video on how to replace a single hook mortise lock on a sliding metal vinyl or wooden patio door.
At lowe s we have hardware solutions for every door whether you need to secure your front door install sliding pocket doors in the bathroom or buy sliding patio door hardware for a side or back door.
If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative outer plate with a recessed screw just place the interior plate over the hole from the inside.
Two doorknobs a latch piece which will be fixed onto the door and the strike plate that attaches to the door frame.
Your new lock set should contain four basic pieces.
Measure up from the finish floor 36 inches or the height of other knobs in the house and mark the door s edge.
Step by step installation guide for cremone bolts.
Step by step installation guide for rim lock installation.
Step 2 remove the old lock.
Installation including correct procedure for handing the deadbolt.