In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
How to fit a door handle and latch.
Finally place the door handles into the spindle holes.
Measure the distance as shown in fig 3 as a and transfer this measurement to the door frame position the latch plate in what will be its fixed position and mark out the door frame for the recess and any hole that will be required for the latch tongue when.
Fitting door handles may appear complicated at first but it is an easier task then you think.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
This video is about how to fit a door latch and door handle in an interior door.
The cuts made with the utility knife are your guidelines as to where to stop chiselling.
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.
Chisel out the faceplate so you can install it and screw it into place.
Also chisel inside the hole for the latch to fit.
Follow our handy guide to fitting interior door handles.
Close the door to and mark the centre of the latch tongue on the door frame.
The latch plate can now be fitted to the door frame.
Mark your brand new door with the location.
Tools needed for this job.
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.
Before you can fit a door handle to a new door you will first need to mark regions to be drilled and cut.
Insert the latch into the side of the door to see if its faceplate sits flush to the door.
The normal height for fitting a mortice latch is a metre up from the floor around 3 feet but you can either match existing handle heights ask the client how high they want them or check the drawing schedule to find out which height to drill the handles.
Marking the door handle positions.
Check that the new latch plate fits the recessed.
Tape measure pencil flat drill bit for wo.
Insert the new latch into the opening with the tapered side facing the direction you will push the door to close it.
Use the sharp chisel and the hammer to chisel out a hole for the latch.
Mortice latch or tubular door latch showing the latch casing the catch and door handle spindle insert.
Establish the handle height and mark the door.