In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
Replace door handle lock.
Part of the series.
The most comprehensive method of ensuring security it involves removing the existing lock from the door including the handle if it s a handle lock combo and then installing.
Here s how i did it.
Here is the handleset i bought.
My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
How to replace an interior doorknob.
To replace the knob.
With the right tools and know how you can replace an interior doorknob yourself.
The sloped side of the latch should face in the same.
How to replace an exterior door knob lock.
Open the door and examine the edge.
Replacing an exterior door knob and lock is something you can do on your own with the right tools.
Door window maintenance.
There s no reason why you should have to call a handyman to replace an old or faulty doorknob.
This allows you to pull the door.