How To Fit A Door Lock Cylinder

Remove the old cylinder from your door.

How to fit a door lock cylinder.

Fix the cylinder to the mounting plate using the two long screws provided. Measure the size of the old cylinder. The whole unit is contained in the barrel for ease of use. Chisel out a recess for the lock.

If the bar is too long you will be able to cut. Remember some cylinder locks are prone to a crime on the rise known as lock snapping cylinder snapping an mla locksmith will be able to help and give advice on fitting the correct standard euro cylinder lock to prevent lock snapping. Cylinder locks also sometimes called euro cylinders are one of the most popular types of lock used around the home and are most frequently fitted to pvc doors and windows. The kit will work on entrance and deadbolt locks and it comes with two keys and all the tools you ll need except a screwdriver.

Wickes we want to help you make sure your home is secure. Subscribe to the wickes here. Mark the screw holes and check the length of the locking bar. By showing you how to fit a british rim cylinder lock.

Place the lock body over the mounting plate and mark round the door edge overhang. We used a schlage brand lock for this story. Fit the lock body. How to fit a cylinder lock.

Each kit will re key six locks but you can order extra pins if you need to do more. If you have. This guide will help you to replace the latch pull on your cylinder lock for your front door. Today i change the barrel of a caraloc caravan door lock.

These locks are often used because they can be easily swapped if necessary for security. Push the cylinder out of the lock maybe you need to push hard step 2.