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How to Replace Door Locks

Your first protection is your door lock. It will stop unauthorized entry into your home. The signs of wear and tear as well as instances like moving into a new home or burglaries, could trigger the need to replace your lock.

To begin, determine the size of your cylinder using the distance between the adjustment screw and the middle of the cylinder knob. This measurement will enable you to buy the right lock.

Deadbolt

Installing a deadbolt is a ideal way to secure your door against intruders. The bolt extends into the strike plate on the doorframe when locked, making it more difficult for a burglar to break in through the door. A single cylinder deadbolt is activated with keys on the exterior side and a thumb turn piece on the inside. A deadbolt will only work if it's installed correctly, though.

You will first need to determine whether the door already has an existing hole for a deadbolt, or if you'll need to bore it out. Mark the location of the hole for Replace door lock the deadbolt on top of the door using the template included with your replacement lock for upvc door installation kit. Utilize your tape measure to determine the height of the deadbolt. Mark this measurement on the door's edge. Use the speedsquare to draw a straight line across the mark that you made for the bolthole.

Then by using an electric drill, bore out the hole until it is on the opposite side of the door. This could take a bit of time. Then, sand down the hole and the edges of the door so that it's smooth. At this point, it's a good idea also to stain or paint your door.

Remove any visible screws from the deadbolt. This will reveal the back and front assemblies of the deadbolt, as well as the bolt inside. Then unscrew the old bolt and replace door lock it with an alternative bolt that matches the door hardware. It is necessary to remove the bolt from a setplate. After this is done it is time to chisel the area for the strike plate that is on the door frame.

If your strike plate is not in alignment, it could be because the previous installer didn't mortise it properly or that an installation of a weatherstripping altered the strike's position. To fix this issue, you will need to remortise both the strike plate and the deadbolt. Once this is completed check the deadbolt by closing and locking it. Test the deadbolt by closing and locking it once the bolt has been extended into the strike plate.

Knob

When a door knob is worn out, it can make your home or business less secure. It can also make opening and closing the door more difficult, which is why it's a good idea for you to replace it. Replacing a knob is a relatively simple DIY project that shouldn't take less than 30 minutes to complete. You can use a screwdriver or pliers to remove the knob or handle Be careful not to damage 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 assist the new lock slide smoothly as you turn it. It's important to use the best knob and handle that match your doors currently in order to ensure that the lock is operating properly. If you don't have a doorknob that matches then you'll have to buy a replacement upvc door locking mechanism.

Before you begin the replacement locking mechanism for upvc doors, look over the knob you replaced to see what screws are keeping 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 your knob that was previously used, look it over for indications of damage or rust. If the knob is damaged or has scratches or marks then you'll need clean it. Otherwise it shouldn't require any major work.

Now it's time to install the new knob. Begin by examining the knobs you've chosen to make sure that you're choosing the right one for your door. You'll need to select one with an extending rod that locks with the rod mechanism of the other knob. After you've placed the new knob in the hole and then put it in the latch.

Thread the latch plate screws downwards, then test the spring by pressing down on it several times. The latch should then spring back up every time. Next, install the other new knob and interlock it with the rod mechanism on the previous knob. Attach the other long screws from the interior knob through the hole for the cylinder on the exterior doorknob and lock it in place.

Latch

A latch is a metal piece that extends into the doorjamb to secure it closed. The latch is operated via a knob or handle located inside the door, or a thumb-turn on the outside. A deadbolt is a device used to secure a latch and keep intrusions from breaking through the glass of the door. It can also protect against accidental or intentional closing by animals or children. You can install the latch using either a single-cylinder deadbolt, or a double-cylinder deadbolt based on your preferred level of security.

Installing a latch involves the same steps similar to installing a deadbolt but there are a few differences. First, measure the setback of the doorjamb 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 center of the hole for the latch faceplate. The standard setback is 2 3/8 to 2. 3/4 inches. If your setback is larger it is possible to purchase an extra-long latch from a locksmith or hardware store.

The next step is to drill an edge bore hole into the doorjamb for the latch plate. Use a chisel for chiseling out the latch mortise and ensure it's deep enough for the faceplate of the new latch to be close to the doorjamb. Put the strike plate into place to ensure that it's in the right position.

If the strike is positioned too high, the door may be pushed in or pressure put on it using a crowbar, or tire iron. This can also cause the doorjamb's to crack. To remedy this issue, the strike can be lowered by drilling a new hole through the doorjamb, and then chiseling out the core of the old hole.

Installing the new strike plate is the last step. This can be accomplished by screwing the new plate over the existing screw holes. Then, use wood putty to fill in the screw holes that were previously used and the bolt hole that will not be used. Once the putty is dry, sand it smooth for an elegant finish.

Strike

An electric strike is the metallic part where the deadbolt and latch are engaged when the door is shut. It is an essential component of the lock's security because it prevents the door from opening and gives additional resistance to force or kick. If a door has been equipped with an electric strike, it will only be opened using an entry key or the control unit that controls the electrical impulses.

In the past, putting in an electronic strike was as simple as cutting a portion of a doorjamb in order to remove the latchbolt on a cylindrical lock from the pocket that is inside the strike. This is an inconvenience in terms of the appearance of an opening as well as exposing the keeper mechanism and latchbolt to unintentional users.

Recently, several electric strikes manufacturers have created a "No Cut" kind of strike that doesn't require a cutout in order to operate. These strikes have a unique design that allows the latchbolt and keeper to slide into the strike pocket without damaging the doorjamb faceplate.

The strike is equipped with an internal ramp that lifts the latchbolt and keeper whenever it receives an indication from a reader. The retracting of the keeper as well as latchbolt raises them on the ramp, locking the door. When the door is closed, the deadbolt remains in place and the latchbolt retracts into the keeper.

Installing an electric strike can be an easy task, especially if you are replacing the strike on a previous door. However, if you are 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 type of lock you have installed. Also, you must make sure that the strike is properly connected to your access-control system and is configured to function in a fail-safe manner.

Upgrade your strike plates with heavy duty strike plates to block unauthorised entry. The plates are made of up to six screws of three inches instead of the usual two screws of three-fourths inch. The longer screws make it difficult for people to break the frame and reach inside to turn the thumb turn piece of a single deadbolt cylinder.