In our how to guide we will show you how to install a bathroom lock onto a new door.
How to fit a locking bathroom door handle.
Before you learn how to change door locks measure the space where you ll install the replacement.
Measure the diameter of the holes currently cut out of your door so you can select a new door lock that fits those dimensions.
However this all depends on whether you are replacing an existing handle or fitting it to a new door.
Screw the latch into the edge of the door using the wood screws provided with the hardware.
These bathroom door handles with locks are available in the same finish and style of handle is available for the different rooms throughout your home or workplace.
Put both halves of the doorknob or lever in place with the interior side facing you and the exterior side on the other side of the door particularly important if you re installing a locking lever or knob.
Tools needed for this job.
Next fit the door lock in the hole and screw it into place.
The process is simple given the right tools you should be able to install your new lock in around an hour or so.
Tape measure pencil flat drill bit for wo.
Take care to measure carefully as matching the size can be especially problematic in older homes.
Place the lock against the face of the door so that the locks face plate is flush with the door edge now take a pencil and make a mark through the locks spindle holes to the door face the locks spindle hole and the spindle that will lock the lock allow the handles to work the lock correctly after installation.
Drill two holes through where you made the marks.
Fitting the door handle.
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