These instructions provide steps for using a drill guide.
How to install a door lock set.
Door window maintenance.
Part of the series.
4 use a 1 inch hole saw to bore latch hole in door edge.
If your new deadbolt has a concealed screw for the interior door knob consult the installation instructions for your specific lock.
Most knobs are positioned a comfortable 36 or 38 inches above the floor.
Install an entrance door lock.
Wrap the paper or cardboard template that comes with the new lockset around the edge of the door according to manufacturer s instructions.
A lockset typically includes a paper template to help you accurately drill the latch and lockset holes in a new door but an optional door lock installation kit also known as a drill guide pictured at the right can make the project easier.
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.
How to install a door lock door knob deadbolt.
How to install an entrance door lock.
One hole for lock cylinder and the other for edge of door for bolt.
If necessary use tape to secure the template.
5 unscrew template from door.
How to install a door lock door knob deadbolt.
The door locks for entrance doors are commonly designed in a very particular way.
The two important variables when installing a lockset are the height of the knob above the finish floor and the backset the distance from the center of the knob to the near edge of the door.
6 set latch into hole and mark its outline on door edge.
Template will be used to locate two holes.
Here s how to install a lockset.