Install A New Door Handle

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 handle.

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. When a slab. Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws. Installing a door handle is a relatively easy diy project.

Installation of a new door handle set can be a quick and simple project especially if you re installing in precut knob holes. The strike plate is a rectangular metal piece that. If your new deadbolt has a concealed screw for the interior door knob consult the installation instructions for your specific lock. 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.

Most pre hung doors whether equipped with a solid or split door jamb have the mounting holes for the door hardware already drilled. How to install handles strikes on new doors. 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. Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts.

If you have not already removed the old door knob and latch take it out before you begin installing the new one. Most door handles come with a kit and provide a measurement template for you to follow. 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. Remove the old door knob latch and strike plate.

A knob may be more. 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. Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver. Tools needed for this job.

Tape measure pencil flat drill bit for wo.