How do you change an outside lock?
The instructions are fairly straightforward.
- Step One: Remove the Old Door Lock. First, remove the old door lock.
- Step Two: Install the New Lock. First, grab the new latch piece and insert it into the hole along the side edge of the door.
- Step Three: Test the New Lock.
How do you fix an old door lock?
How to Restore an Old Mortise Lock
- Remove the Knob. Locate the set screw at the base of the knob on the inside of the door.
- Remove the Spindle.
- Clean the Lock Face.
- Remove the Lock Case.
- Open the Lock Case.
- Take a Picture.
- Disassemble the Lock Components.
- Clean the Lock Face.
How do you install a deadbolt lock on a door?
Attach the interior part of the deadbolt lock by inserting the two provided long screws through the interior plate, the two screw holes in the bolt, and into the exterior side of the lock. Hand-thread the screws, then tighten them using a screwdriver or drill. Snap on the decorative outer plate.
Can you change the handle on a door lock?
Tip: The handedness of most locksets can be changed by using an included tool. This tool is also used to remove a handle if needed to access difficult to reach screws. If you want the key for your new lock to match your other locks, make a note of the current brands installed on your doors and order a similar key from us.
How do you put a lock on a door?
Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of the bolt. If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative outer plate with a recessed screw, just place the interior plate over the hole from the inside.
How to replace an exterior door knob and lock?
Replace an exterior door knob and lock with help from a foreman for Lighty Contractors in this free video clip. Series Description: Replacing, installing and maintaining doors in and around your home absolutely does not require the expensive work of a local contractor.