What tools do you need to change door locks?
Tools
- Drill / Driver.
- Screwdriver.
- Utility Knife.
- Wood Chisel.
- Tape Measure.
- Hammer.
- Sawhorses.
- Door Lock Installation Kit / Hole Saw Kit.
Can you put locks on bedroom doors?
Yes, bedrooms should have locks if desired, but they should not be opened using a key for safety reasons. The only doors in your home that should require a key are doors that lead outdoors.
Where do I go to change my door lock?
Before changing your lock, be sure to have your local locksmith key your new locks to your existing house key by taking the new locks to the nearest locksmith shop. The exterior side of your door lock has two rods with threads in them that the interior side will need to line up with for the screws to thread into.
What’s the best way to install a door lock?
The best method for installation is to push the latch in as far as you can and then place a piece of flat wood tight up against the latch. Then tap it with a hammer to finish pushing the latch into the door. Once your latch is in, I like to install the screws last (after the rest of the lock is installed).
Where are the screws on a double cylinder door lock?
To remove the door knob screws they will clearly be seen on each side of the knob. For double cylinder deadbolts (keyholes on both sides of the door) you may not see the screws. Some deadbolts come with a snap-on cover that conceals the internal screws.
How do you replace a Wickes front door lock?
Compare the size and shape of the two lock bodies and faceplates. If the new lock body or faceplate is larger than the old, use a hammer and wood chisel to enlarge the mortice (hole) so the new lock fits properly in place. Once the lock body is in place, screw the faceplate into position. Then, replace the spindle bar and handle.
What are some reasons to replace door locks?
- You’ve moved into a new home and taken possession of existing locks.
- Your house has been broken into. Burglaries are a terrible invasion of your personal space.
- You’ve lost your keys or had them stolen.
- You’ve completed a renovation.
- You want a change of style.
- Your locks are inferior or poor quality.
- Your locks are old and worn out.
How do you change a door lock?
Slide the retainer ring back into place, pop the cylinder back into the door knob, and replace any plastic or metal sheets that secured the cylinder. Push the exterior door back into its slot in the lock, and rotate the key until it the knob pops and locks into place.
How do you change locks on doors?
Replacing a Knob Lock Remove the screws from the old lock on the inside of the door. Use a lock of the same brand that fits your door. Remove the screws that secure the latch at the edge of the door. Wrap the cardboard template around the door edge. Put the new latch into place. Put the door lock together.
How do you change door locks on a car?
Put the new door lock in through the front of the door. Using the pliers, push down the C-spring lock over the top of the new lock. Make sure that it is secured tightly. Put the door lock rod into the door latch. Carefully snap the plastic retainer clip into place.