How to Replace Door Locks

Door locks are your first security measure against unauthorized access to your home. Signs of wear and tear and also instances like moving into a new home or break-ins, can necessitate the need to Replace door lock your lock.

You can determine the size of your cylinder by measuring the distance from the center of the knoblock cylinder to the adjustment screw. This measurement will allow you to select the appropriate lock.

Deadbolt

Installing a deadbolt can be a excellent way to protect your door against intruders. The bolt extends into the strike plate on the doorframe when it is locked, making it much more difficult for burglars to gain entry into the door. A single cylinder deadbolt can be activated with keys on the exterior side and a thumb turn part on the inside. Deadbolts will only work when it is properly installed.

The first step is to find out if the door has a hole to install deadbolts or requires drilling. Using the template that comes with your lock installation kit, mark the location of the deadbolt hole on the door's surface. Then, use the tape measure to determine the height the deadbolt should be. Mark this measurement on the door's edge, and then use speedsquares to draw a straight line across the mark you made to mark the bolt hole.

Then, use a power drill to bore this spot until the hole reaches the opposite side of the patio door locks replacement. It may take a while. Then, sand down the hole and the edge of the door until it's smooth. At this point, it's a good idea also to stain or paint your door.

Remove any visible screws from the deadbolt. This will reveal both the rear and front assembly of the deadbolt as well as its bolt inside. Remove the bolt and replace lock on upvc door it with an alternative bolt that matches the door hardware. It is necessary to remove the bolt from a setplate. After this, you'll need to chisel the area on the door frame for the strike plate.

If your strike plate is not in alignment it could be because the previous installer failed to mortise it correctly or a weatherstripping has changed the strike's location. It is necessary to re-mortise your strike plate and possibly even the deadbolt to correct this problem. Close and lock the deadbolt once you've completed this process. Test the deadbolt by closing it and locking it after the bolt has been extended into the strike plate.

Knob

It could make your home or business less secure when the door knob is damaged. It can also make it harder to open or close the door, so it's recommended to replace the knob. Replacing a knob is a relatively easy DIY task that should not take more than 30 minutes to complete. You can use a screwdriver as well as pliers to get rid of the old knob or handle However, be careful not to damage any other parts on the door.

Before you start you'll need to spray WD-40 or some other dry lubricant onto the mechanism of the knob for your door. This will let the new lock slide smoothly as you turn it. To ensure that it operates properly it is important to select the knob and handle that match your existing patio doors locks replacement. If you don't have a matching knob then you'll have to purchase an additional doorknob and latch plate.

Before you begin the replacement, look over the knob you replaced to determine what screws are keeping it in place. If there are no screws, you can use the screwdriver to secure the cover plate in between the hidden screws plate.

After you've removed the old knob, examine it for signs of damage or rust. If the knob is damaged or has marks or replace Door lock scratches it's time to clean it. Otherwise, it shouldn't require any major work.

Now it's time to install the new one. You should first examine the two knobs to make sure that you are choosing the right one for the door. You'll need to choose one with an extender rod that locks with the rod mechanism of the second knob. After you've placed the new knob into the hole and then put it in the latch.

Thread the latch plate screws down and test the spring by pushing down on it repeatedly. The latch should spring back up every time. Install the second knob and secure it to the rod mechanism of the first knob. Thread the long screws of the doorknob's interior through the cylinder holes on the exterior knob, and secure it in place.

Latch

A latch is a metal piece that extends into the door jamb in order to hold it shut. The latch is operated either via a knob or handle on the interior of the door, or by a thumb-turn on the outside. The latch can be secured using deadbolts to stop intrusions from piercing the glass. It also helps protect against accidental or intentional closing by animals or children. You can choose to install the latch using either a single-cylinder deadbolt, or a double-cylinder deadbolt depending on the level of security.

Installing a deadbolt is exactly the same as installing a latch, however, there are some distinctions. First, measure the setback of the doorjamb using an instrument to make sure that the new lock will fit. The setback is the distance between the edge of the doorjamb, to the center of the hole to accommodate the latch faceplate. A typical setback is 2 3/8 to 2 3/4 inches. If you have a greater setback, you may have to purchase a larger latch from a hardware shop or locksmith.

Then, make a hole for a latch plate at the doorjamb's edge. Utilize a chisel to smooth out the latch mortise and ensure it's deep enough for the faceplate of the new latch to sit close to the doorjamb. Put the strike plate into place to make sure it's placed correctly.

If the strike is too high, you can kick the door in or apply pressure using an iron tire or crowbar. This can also cause the doorjamb to crack. To remedy this, the strike can be lowered by drilling a new hole into the doorjamb and cutting out the core of the previous hole.

Installing the new strike plate is the final step. This can be accomplished by screwing the new plate into the screw holes that are already in place. Utilize wood putty to fill in any old bolt holes or screw holes that aren't being used. After the putty has dried then sand Replace Door Lock it to a smooth finish.

Strike

The metal piece that engages the latch and deadbolt when the door is shut is an electric strike. It is an important part of a lock's overall security, as it keeps the door shut and offers additional resistance to force or kicking applied to the door. If a door is equipped with an electric strike, it will only be opened with a key or the control unit which controls the electrical impulses.

Traditionally, installing an electric strike meant cutting a section of the doorjamb in order to remotely release the latchbolt of a cylindrical lock from the pocket within the strike. This is an issue in regards to the appearance of an opening and also exposes the latchbolt and keeper mechanism to unintentional users.

Recently, several electric strikes manufacturers have created a "No Cut" type of strike that does not require a cutout in order to operate. These strikes have a unique design to allow the latchbolt and keeper to slide into the strike pocket without marring the faceplate of the doorjamb.

The strike has an internal ramp that lifts the latchbolt as well as the keeper when it receives a signal from an individual reader. The retraction of the keeper and latchbolt causes them to rise on the ramp, which locks the door. When the door is closed the deadbolt remains in extended and the latchbolt is retracted into the keeper.

Installing an electronic strike is a simple process, particularly when you're replacing an older strike. If you are upgrading an existing access control system to an electric strike, it is important to make sure that the new system is compatible. You will also need to make sure that the strike is connected to your access control system and that it is set up for fail-safe operation.

Upgrade your strike plates with heavy duty strike plates to block the entry of unauthorized persons. The plates utilize four to six screws of three inches instead of the two, three-fourth inch screws commonly used in regular strikes. The longer screws make it difficult for someone to break the frame and reach inside to turn the thumb turn part of a single cylinder deadbolt.