Remove the keeper plate from one side then slide the cylinder lock housing out of the door on the other side.
How to put a lock on a sliding door.
Tap it with a hammer gently to create a hole.
Drill out any holes necessary for the lock securing screws in the same way.
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Screw the penetrating side of a sliding bolt lock onto the front of the door near the top.
Woodie s will show you how to install a patio door lock.
Secure the lock with mounting screws.
How to lock a sliding barn door from inside.
Cut a piece of plywood larger than the size of the bolt.
Install a second sliding bolt lock on the other door.
This is a great idea because it strengthens the security on an otherwise weak area of the home.
Install the corresponding piece of the sliding bold lock to the frame just above the first piece of the lock.
Then screw the bolt onto the plywood.
In this video we show you how to install a key lock set on an existing patio door handle.
It features a fan shaped blade that you insert into the opening installed on the wall in order to lock the door.
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Drill the hole out until the lock fits inside.
Here is a handy step by step guide to help you install a lock in your sliding glass door.
The bolt should slide easily into the receiving side of the lock.
Step 1 clean the sliding glass door track use a broom to sweep out the dirt and dust in the track of the sliding glass door.
Place the metal punch over the marked spot on the frame.
For example a bathroom or a bedroom sliding barn door.
If you need a stronger latch it will require a lot more work.
Smartstandard barn door latch lock.