How To Fit A New Front Door Lock

Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts.

How to fit a new front door lock.

These instructions provide steps for using a drill guide. How to put a new lock on the front door. Before you begin make sure you have a new door lock set and a screwdriver or drill. You ll pay from 40 to 300 to buy a new door lock depending on design materials and whether it s a simple key in knob lock or a high end lock and handle combo with smart technology features.

Take care to measure carefully as matching the size can be especially problematic in older homes. Step 1 purchase a new lock. Door window maintenance. A lockset typically includes a paper template to help you accurately drill the latch and lockset holes in a new door but an optional door lock installation kit also known as a drill guide pictured at the right can make the project easier.

The door locks for entrance doors are commonly designed in a very particular way. Installing the new lock is an easy task that should only take a few minutes. Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws. Your exterior door locks are your primary defense against intruders.

Install an entrance door lock. Damaged locks are often replaced immediately but you should also replace them if you. Part of the series. Before you learn how to change door locks measure the space where you ll install the replacement.

Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.