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How to Replace Door Locks

Door replacement locks for patio doors are your primary security measure against unauthorized entry into your home. Signs of wear and tear as well as instances like moving into a new home or break-ins, can necessitate 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 enable you to purchase the appropriate lock.

Deadbolt

Installing a deadbolt can be a excellent way to protect your door from intruders. When the bolt is extended into the strike plate of the doorframe it makes it much more difficult for an intruder to get through the door. A single-cylinder deadbolt can be activated with a key on the exterior and a thumb-turn piece that is located inside. Deadbolts are only effective only if it's correctly installed however.

The first step is to determine if the door already has a hole to install deadbolts, or if it needs to be bored out. Mark the location of the hole for the deadbolt on the surface of the door by using the template supplied with the lock installation set. Then, use the tape measure to determine how high the deadbolt needs to be. Then, mark this height on the side of the door. Use a speed square to draw an even line across the mark you made for the bolt hole.

Then using an electric drill, bore out the hole until it is on the opposite side of the door. This could take a while. Then, sand the hole and along the edge of the door so that it is smooth. It's also a good idea to stain or paint the door at this point.

Remove any visible screws from the deadbolt. This will reveal the back and front door lock replacement cost assemblies of the deadbolt and also the bolt that is inside. Then, loosen the bolt and replace it with a brand new one that matches your door hardware. The bolt is typically connected to a setplate which you'll need to unbolt. After this is done, you will need to cut out the space for the strike plate that is on the door frame.

If your strike plate is not aligned, it's likely because the previous installer didn't properly mortise it or a weatherstripping was installed and altered the strike position. It is necessary to re-mortise the strike plate and perhaps even the deadbolt to fix the issue. Close and lock the deadbolt after you've completed this process. Make sure that the bolt is extending into the strike plate then test the key to ensure it closes and opens smoothly.

Knob

If the knob on your door is damaged, it can make your business or home less secure. It may make it more difficult to open or close the door, which is why it's recommended to replace Door lock the knob. It shouldn't take longer than 30 minutes. You can use a screwdriver or pliers to get rid of the knob or handle, but be careful not to harm any of the other components on the door.

Spray WD-40, or another dry lubricant on the mechanism of your door knob prior to you begin. This will help the new lock slide smoothly as you turn it. To ensure proper operation it is essential to select the knob and handle that are compatible with your doors. If you don't have a matching knob you'll need to purchase a replacement upvc door locks doorknob and latch plate.

To begin the replacement lock for upvc door process, look over the knob or handle to see what screws are holding it in place. If there aren't any screws you can use a screwdriver to insert between the cover plate and the hidden screws plate and then remove it.

After you've removed the knob, check it for signs of rust or damage. If the knob is damaged or has dents or marks then you'll need clean it. Otherwise it shouldn't need any major work.

Install the new knob. It is important to first look over the two knobs to ensure that you are choosing the right one for the door. You'll want to pick one with an extending rod that's designed to lock into the rod mechanism on the second knob. Once you've put the new knob over the door's hole and then carefully insert it into the latch.

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

Latch

A latch is a metal piece that extends into the door jamb to keep it shut. The latch can be operated by a handle or knob located inside the door, or by a thumb-turn on the exterior. A latch can be secured with a deadbolt to keep intrusions from piercing the glass of the door. It also helps protect against accidental or intentional closing by children or animals. It is possible to install the latch using either a single-cylinder deadbolt or double-cylinder deadbolt depending on the level of security.

Installing a deadbolt can be the same as installing a latch, however there are some differences. First, determine the setback of the doorjamb by using a tape measure to make sure that the new lock will fit. The setback is the distance from the edge of the doorjamb to the middle of the hole that will be used for the faceplate for the latch. Standard setbacks are 2 3/8 to 2. 3/4 inches. If your setback is greater, you may need to purchase a latch that is larger from a hardware or locksmith store.

Then, you'll need to make a hole for a latch plate in the edge of the doorjamb. Utilize a chisel to smooth out the mortise of the latch making sure it's large enough for the faceplate of the new latch to sit flush with the doorjamb. Put the strike plate into the correct position to ensure it's in the right position.

If the strike is too high, you could push the door back or apply pressure with the tire iron or crowbar. This could also cause cracks in the doorjamb. This can be repaired by drilling a new hole through the doorjamb, then removing the core from the previous one.

Installing the new strike plate is the final step. This can be done by screwing the new plate into the screw holes that are already in place. Then apply wood putty to cover the holes from the previous screws and the bolt hole that will not be used. After the putty has dried then sand it to a smooth finish.

Strike

An electric strike is the metallic piece that holds the deadbolt and latch engage when the door is closed. It is a crucial component of the overall security of a lock because it helps keep the door shut and provides extra resistance to force or kicks applied to the door. If a door is equipped with an electronic strike, it can be opened only with keys and the control unit that regulates the electrical impulses.

Traditionally the installation of an electric strike meant cutting a small portion of the doorjamb in order to remotely remove the latchbolt of a cylindrical lock from the pocket of the strike. This modification can be an inconvenience when it comes to the appearance of openings as well as exposing the mechanism of the latchbolt and keeper to unintentional users.

Recently, a variety of electric strike manufacturers have developed a "No Cut" type of strike that does not require a cutout to operate. These strikes have a unique design to allow the keeper and latchbolt to slide into the strike pocket without marring the doorjamb faceplate.

The strike is equipped with an internal ramp which lifts the latchbolt and keeper whenever it receives a signal from a reader. The keeper and latchbolt are pushed up the ramp by the retract. When the door is shut, the deadbolt remains in place and the latchbolt is retracted into the keeper.

Installing an electric strike is an easy task, especially if you are replacing upvc door locks a strike on an existing door. However, if you're upgrading to an electric strike to use with an access control system, you will have to ensure that your new system is compatible with the model of lock you have installed. You will also have to make sure that the strike is connected to your access-control system and set up to operate in a fail-safe manner.

One way to protect against unauthorized access is to upgrade the strike on your doors to a heavy-duty strike plate. The plates utilize four to six screws of three inches instead of the two, three-fourth inch screws that are typically used in standard strikes. These screws are longer and make breaking the frame to reach the piece that turns the thumb on a single deadbolt for a cylinder more difficult.