How To Install Mortise Door Lock

Using a router attachment remove the wood between the pencil lines drawn on the door edge to create a mortise for the faceplate.

How to install mortise door lock.

First of all the door you have chosen needs to be compatible to install the mortise lock. The body fits into a slot on the side of the door. Easy to follow instructional video on how to install a mortice lock in a timber door. Note that all doors are not strong enough to take the pressure of this lock installation.

Fit the latch and faceplate into the door. Trade expert michael demonstrates how to quickly fit a 5 lever security mortise 5 lever mortise lock and handles in this easy diy video by studhawk. Mortise locks may have wavered in popularity over the years but they remain a common way to secure a home. Reinsert the latch assembly and mark the latch plate s screw holes inside the mortise.

Before you actually begin the lock installation process there are a few things you need to check. If you re moving from a mortise lock to a knob set you ll need to first remove the mortise lock. However many homeowners prefer the newer cylindrical type of lock set which doesn t require such a large pocket in a door. The plate should be flush with the door edge when inserted into the finished mortise.

The body of a mortised lockset is a rectangular box with a lip. Turn the chisel bevel side down and remove the waste working from the middle out. If you are not sure about the door you can ask any security expert. Step 8 install the latch assembly photo by david carmack.