Install A New Door Handle

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Install a new door handle.

Installing a door handle is a relatively easy diy project. Watch our step by step guide and learn how to make sure the handles are at the right height how to safely drill holes in the door and how to chisel out the recesses so that the door s hardware sits flush. Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts. If you re in a situation where you cannot or do not want to use a drill to install your lock there are a couple ways of installing an interior door lock without a drill.

Line up the spindle on the back of the handle with the slot in the latch sliding any mechanisms up or down as needed to fit the handle onto the door. When a slab. How to install handles strikes on new doors. Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws.

Following these measurements using your drill to create the necessary holes and attaching all the necessary parts into the door frame are all it takes to. Installing a door handle yourself is a gratifying home improvement skill to have in your repertoire. Tape measure pencil flat drill bit for wo. Most pre hung doors whether equipped with a solid or split door jamb have the mounting holes for the door hardware already drilled.

This video is about how to fit a door latch and door handle in an interior door. Installation of a new door handle set can be a quick and simple project especially if you re installing in precut knob holes. A knob may be more. Remove the old door knob latch and strike plate.

If your new deadbolt has a concealed screw for the interior door knob consult the installation instructions for your specific lock. Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver. However in some cases the precut holes are actually located too low for comfortable use of a latch handle so compare the hole s height with the recommended installation height of a handle set. Depending on the door you may also need to remove the strike plate to take it out remove the top and bottom screws with a screwdriver and lift it carefully out of the door.

If your new door handle attaches to the door at a point below the lower borehole like ours you may need to drill another hole to accommodate.