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How to Replace Door Lock Door Locks

Door locks are your first line of defense against unauthorized entry into your home. The signs of wear and tear and even instances such as moving into a new house or burglaries, may trigger the need to replace 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 assist you buy the lock that is right for you.

Deadbolt

Installing a deadbolt is ideal way to secure your door from burglars. The bolt extends into the strike plate on the door frame when it's locked, making it more difficult for burglars to gain entry through the door. A single-cylinder deadbolt is activated using a key on the exterior, and a thumb-turn device that is located inside. A deadbolt is only effective when it's properly installed however.

The first step is to determine if the door Replace Door Lock has a hole to install deadbolts or needs to be bored out. Mark the location of the hole to install the deadbolt on the surface of the door using the template that came with your lock installation set. Utilize your tape measure to determine the height of the deadbolt. Then, mark this high point on the outside of the door. Use the speed square to draw a straight line across the mark you made for the bolt hole.

Then using an electric drill, bore through the hole until it reaches the opposite side of the door. It may take a while. Then, sand down the hole and along the edge of the door until it's smooth. At this stage, it's a great idea also to paint or stain your door.

Remove any visible screws from the deadbolt. This will reveal the back and front assemblies of the deadbolt, and also the bolt that is inside. Then unscrew the old bolt and replace lock on patio door it with the new bolt to match the door hardware. You'll need to remove the bolt from a setplate. After that, you will need to cut out the space for the strike plate on the door frame.

If your strike plate is misaligned It's likely that the previous installer didn't mortise it correctly or a weatherstripping was installed and changed the strike's position. You'll need to re-mortise your strike plate and possibly even the deadbolt itself to fix this issue. Close and lock the deadbolt when you have completed this step. Test the deadbolt by closing and locking it once the bolt has been extended into the strike plate.

Knob

It can make your home and business less secure If the knob on your door is damaged. It could also make it harder to open or close the door, making it an ideal idea to replace it. replacing a upvc door lock a knob is a relatively easy DIY task that should not take less than 30 minutes to complete. Use a screwdriver or pliers to remove any old knobs or handles. Be cautious not to harm other parts of the door.

Before you begin, you'll want to spray WD-40 or another dry lubricant onto the mechanism of the knob on your door. This will help the new lock to slide smoothly as you turn it. It is essential to choose an excellent knob and handle that matches your doors currently in order to ensure that the lock is operating properly. 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 upvc door lock mechanism process, look over the knob you replaced to determine which screws are that are holding it in place. If there aren't any screws, you can use the screwdriver to insert the cover plate in between the screws plate hidden behind it.

After removing the old knob take it apart and look for signs of rust and damage. If the knob shows any scratches or marks, you'll have clean it. Otherwise it shouldn't need any major work.

Install the new knob. Before you do that, look over the knobs you've chosen to ensure that you're choosing the right one for your door. You'll need to pick one with an extended rod that is interlocked with the rod mechanism of the other knob. Once you've put the new knob in the hole then slide it into the latch.

Test the spring by pressing it down repeatedly. The latch should then spring back up every time. Install the second knob, and lock it to the rod mechanism of the first knob. Thread the long screws from the interior doorknob into the cylinder holes on the exterior knob and secure it in the knob's position.

Latch

A latch is a piece of metal that extends into the door jamb to keep it shut. It is operated by a knob or handle on the interior side of the door or by a thumb turn on the outside side of the door. A latch can be secured using a deadbolt to keep intrusions from piercing the glass. It also helps protect against the accidental or deliberate closing by children or animals. A latch can be set using single cylinder deadbolts or double cylinder deadbolts depending on the security level you prefer.

Installing a latch involves the same steps as installing a deadbolt, however there are some distinctions. To make sure that the new lock will work first, you must determine the setback of the doorjamb with the tape measure. The setback is the distance between the edge of the doorjamb, to the center of the hole for the faceplate of the latch. The standard setback is 2 3/8 to 2. 3/4 inches. If your setback is greater than that, you might need to purchase a latch that is longer from a locksmith or hardware store.

Then, drill a hole for the latch plate into the doorjamb's edge. Use a chisel and chisel the latch mortise. Make sure the depth is enough for the faceplate to be in line with the doorjamb. Tape the strikeplate in place to ensure it is positioned properly.

If the strike is positioned too high, the door could be pushed into or pressure put on it with a crowbar or tire iron. This can also crack the doorjamb. This can be corrected by drilling a new hole through the doorjamb and then removing the core from the hole that was previously made.

The last step is to mount the new strike plate, which can be done by screwing it in place over the existing screw holes. Utilize wood putty to fill in any existing screw holes or bolt holes that won't be used. Once the putty has dried then sand it to an even finish.

Strike

The piece of metal that is inserted between the latch and deadbolt when the door is shut is an electric strike. It is a vital part of the lock's security, as it prevents the door from opening and gives an additional barrier to force or kicking. If a door is equipped with an electronic strike, it will be opened only by a key and the control unit that controls its electrical impulses.

In the past, putting in an electronic strike required cutting a piece of a doorjamb, which would remove the latchbolt on a cylindrical lock from the pocket within the strike. This modification is not just ugly, but also exposes the mechanism of the latchbolt and keeper to uninitiated users.

Recently, a number of electric strike manufacturers have come up with a "No Cut" type of strike that does not require a cutout to operate. They use a specific design that allows the latchbolt and keeper to slide into the pocket without causing damage to the doorjamb's faceplate.

The strike has an internal ramp which lifts the latchbolt and keeper when it receives an indication from a reader. The keeper and latchbolt are pushed on the ramp thanks to the retract. When the door is closed, the deadbolt is retracted and the latchbolt retracts into the keeper.

Installing an electronic strike is a straightforward procedure, especially when you're replacing an older strike. If you're planning to upgrade an access control system to an electric strike, it is important to ensure that your new system is compatible. It is also necessary to ensure that the strike is connected to your access control system and that it is designed to operate in a fail-safe manner.

One method to guard against intrusions by thieves is to upgrade the strike on your doors to a robust strike plate. These plates use four to six three-inch screws instead of the two three-fourth inch screws typically used in standard strikes. These screws are longer, making it more difficult for anyone to break the frame and reach inside to turn the thumb turn piece of a single deadbolt cylinder.