Install A Front Door Lock

I m joshua clement with lighty contractors and today i m going to show you how to install an entrance door lock.

Install a front door lock.

Insert the new bolt into the opening on the edge of the door and fasten it to the door with the provided screws. If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative. Install the lock strike putting the screws through the shim. Actual costs will depend on job size conditions and options.

Complete the installation. Whatever your goal we want to make the entrances of your home. Install the outside handle if your new door handle attaches to the door at a point below the lower borehole. Make your outdoor space easier to access with patio door installation.

Before you begin make sure you have a new door lock set and a screwdriver or drill. Verify occasionally that the door assembly is remaining properly adjusted. Or add extra security to your front door with storm door installation. Install the inside.

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 a brand new lock in. Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts. To estimate costs for your project. Install the latch determine whether you want to use a flat rectangular faceplate or a round drive in faceplate.

Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver. Step by step directions step 1. For this we re going to be using a phillips head screwdriver. Step one is to go.

Lean on us for front door installation. Just be sure to purchase the same brand of lock as the existing one so that it will fit into the same holes without alterations to the door. Secure the remaining jambs all the way around the door always driving the screws or nails whatever is suggested by the manufacturer through the shims. Set project zip code enter the zip code for the location where labor is hired and materials purchased.

The brand can usually be found on the latch. Place a solid shim behind the site of the lock strike. Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws. For a basic project in zip code 47474 with 6 doors the cost to install a door lock starts at 152 296 per door.

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