How To Install A Dead Bolt Door Lock

Position paper template on door edge.

How to install a dead bolt door lock.

Smear a little lipstick on the end of the deadbolt close the door and turn the lock. How to install a deadbolt in 15 steps. Insert deadbolt into edge hole and mark its outline. The deadbolt should be at least 6 above your doorknob.

Remove all screws that attach the existing deadbolt to the door. If you re using a paper template use tape to secure it to the door and. Drill face hole using hole saw. Screw deadbolt to edge of door.

If you re using a door lock installation kit with a jig drill two 1 8 inch pilot holes for the screws on the door edge. Updating your front door can be as simple as adding a fresh coat of paint and a new set of hardware. When you open the door the position of the bolt will be evident on the jamb. That s about average for a good deadbolt and a hole saw set.

Chisel out mortise for deadbolt. Choose a position on the door for the lock. Take off the lock and thumb turn assembly. Drill from both sides to prevent splintering.

Mark center holes on face and edge. Then remove the deadbolt. To cut through a steel door make sure you get a bimetal hole saw set. This project can easily be tackled in an afternoon and to help you plan for this project we re going to show you how easy it is to install a new deadbolt lock before we get started be sure your door is properly drilled and aligned with this door prep checklist.

Drill edge hole with spade bit. You ll have to adjust the position a bit if you have a combination storm door so as not to interfere with the storm doorknob or lock. The template is designed to work with doors of different thicknesses and has reference points that may be marked on the door with an awl.