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How to Replace Door Locks

The first protection is your door lock. It will prevent unauthorized entry to your home. The locks may need to be replaced due to wear and tear or other circumstances such as moving into a new house or a burglary.

To begin, determine the size of your cylinder using the distance between the adjustment screw and the center of the cylinder knob. This measurement will allow you to purchase the right-sized lock.

Deadbolt

If you want to make sure your door is secure from criminals, it's a great idea to install deadbolts. When the bolt is extended into the strike plate of the doorframe, it makes it more difficult for an intruder to break through the door. A single-cylinder deadbolt is activated using a key on the outside and the thumb-turn mechanism located on the interior. A deadbolt will only work when it's properly installed, though.

First, you must determine if the door has a hole that is suitable for a deadbolt or if you have to bore it out. Mark the location of the hole for the deadbolt on the exterior of the door using the template that came with your lock installation kit. Then, use the tape measure to determine how high the deadbolt should be. Mark this height on the door edge. Use a speedsquare to draw a straightline across the mark you made for the bolt hole.

Then using a power drill, bore out the hole until it reaches the opposite side of the door. It could take a few minutes. Sand the hole and the door edge to make it smooth. At this point, it's a good idea also to stain or paint your door.

When the door is open, remove any screws that are visible on the deadbolt. This will reveal both the front and rear assembly of the deadbolt and its bolt inside. Then, remove the bolt and Replace door Lock it with the new bolt to match your door hardware. You'll need to remove the bolt from the setplate. After that then you need to chisel out the area for the strike plate on the door frame.

If your strike plate is misaligned, it's likely because the previous installer didn't correctly mortise it or a weatherstripping came along and changed the strike's position. To fix this problem it is necessary to remortise the strike plate and the deadbolt. Close and lock the deadbolt once you have completed this step. Make sure that the bolt extends into the strike plate, and then test the key to make sure it opens and closes effortlessly.

Knob

If the knob on your door wears out, it can make your home or business less secure. It can make opening or closing the door more difficult, so it is recommended to replace lock upvc door it. It shouldn't take you more than 30 minutes. You can use a screwdriver or pliers to get rid of the knob or handle Be careful not to scratch any other parts on the door.

Before you start, you'll want to spray WD-40 or another dry lubricant onto the mechanism of the knob for your replacing patio door lock. This will allow the new lock to slide smoothly as you turn it. It's essential to select an excellent knob and handle that match the doors you currently have to ensure that the lock is operating properly. If you don't have a match, you'll need to buy an additional doorknob and latch plate.

Before you begin the replacement door locks process, examine the old knob to determine which screws are holding it in place. If there aren't screws, you can use the screwdriver to wedge the cover plate in between the screws plate that is hidden.

After taking the knob off take it apart and look for evidence of damage or rust. It's important to clean it off if you notice any scratches or dents however, you shouldn't need to do anything major when the knob is in good condition.

Install the new knob. Before you do that, look over the knobs you've chosen to ensure that you're picking out 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. After you've inserted the new knob in the hole then slide it into the latch.

Test the spring by pressing it repeatedly. The latch should spring back up each time. Install the second knob, and lock it to the rod mechanism of the first knob. Attach the other long screws from the knob's interior through the hole for the cylinder on the exterior doorknob and lock it in place.

Latch

A latch is a piece metal that extends into the doorjamb to secure it shut. It is operated with a knob or handle on the interior side of the door or by a thumb turn on the exterior side of the door. A latch can be secured by deadbolts to prevent intrusions from piercing the glass of the door. It also protects against accidental or intentional closing of the door by pets or children. The latch can be fitted with one cylinder deadbolt or a double cylinder deadbolt, according to the security level you prefer.

Installing a latch requires the same steps like installing a deadbolt but there are a few distinctions. To make sure that the new lock will fit, first measure the setback on the doorjamb using a tape measure. The setback is measured from the edge of doorjamb up to the middle of the hole for the latch plate. Setbacks for standard latches are 2 3/8 to 2. 3/4 inches. If you have a greater setback, you might need to purchase a more substantial latch from a hardware shop or locksmith.

The next step is to drill an edge bore hole through the doorjamb for the latch plate. Use a chisel to chisel out the mortise for the latch and ensure it's deep enough for the faceplate of the new latch to be close to the doorjamb. Place the strike plate in the correct position to ensure 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 break. This can be fixed by drilling a new hole in the doorjamb and then cutting the core from the previous one.

The last step is to mount the new strike plate, which is done by screwing it in place over the existing screw holes. Then apply wood putty to cover the holes from the previous screws and the bolt hole that is not used. Once the putty is dry you can sand it down to give it a an elegant finish.

Strike

An electric strike is a metal piece where the deadbolt and latch are engaged when the door is closed. It is a crucial component of the overall security of a lock because it keeps the door shut and provides extra resistance to force or kicks applied to the door. If a door is equipped with an electric strike, it can be opened by an entry key or the control unit which controls the electrical impulses.

In the past, installing an electronic strike required cutting a portion of a doorjamb in order to let the latchbolt of a cylindrical lock from the pocket that is inside the strike. This is an issue in regards to the appearance of openings as well as exposing the latchbolt and keeper mechanism to unauthorized users.

Recently, a number of electric strike makers have come up with a brand new electric strike called the "No Cut" strike that doesn't require cutouts in the doorjamb to function. They use a specific design that allows the latchbolt and keeper to slide into the pocket without causing damage to the faceplate of the doorjamb.

The strike is equipped with an internal ramp that raises the latchbolt and keeper whenever it receives an electrical signal from a controller or reader. The latchbolt and keeper are pushed up the ramp by the retract. When the door is closed, the deadbolt remains in place and the latchbolt is retracted into the keeper.

Installing an electronic strike is a simple process, particularly if you're replacing door locks an existing strike. However, if you are upgrading to an electric strike for an access control system, you will need to make sure your new system is compatible with the model of lock you have installed. It is also necessary to ensure that the strike is properly wired to your access control system and that it is designed to operate in a fail-safe manner.

Upgrade your strike plates to high duty strike plates to prevent unauthorised entry. These plates can be fitted with up to six screws of three inches instead of the standard two screws of three-fourths inch. The longer screws make breaking the frame to reach the piece that turns the thumb on a single deadbolt for a cylinder more difficult.