Keep a steady hand around any curved marks to make it easier to chisel out those areas.
How to change a bedroom door lock.
The strike side the side with the lockset of these doors has a beveled edge so the door can swing freely.
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If the knob is to the right select a right handed door.
Once you have the kit remove the lock cylinder from the door knob so you can change the pins inside.
Pull the doorknob off the door.
If the doorknob is on the left you need a left handed door.
Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole and apply pressure to release the interior handle.
Prop the new door on its side and use a sharp utility knife to score the mortise for each hinge.
Examine the handle and trim on the interior side of the door.
Insert the new bolt into the opening on the edge of the door and fasten it to the door with the provided screws.
Line up each hinge inside the marks on the new door and trace the outline.
Hold the door with one hand while you pull the knob away from the door.
Slide the spindle side of the knob from the latch.
If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative.
Alternatively you can buy a re keying kit for the lock you already have.
Push in the end of the latch the part that protrudes from the edge of the door if the spindle appears to catch.
Insert the pin straight through the lock cylinder to reach the lock s release mechanism.
Pull the interior knob away from the door.
Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of.
Open the door and stand with your back to the hinges.
Use the same measurements for each hinge on the new door.
Continue to pull the knob until it detaches from the door.
Next put a new latch in and replace the door knob.
There may be a small pinhole holding the handle in place.
You may have to wiggle it back and forth if it s stuck on the doorknob stem.