How To Install A Door Lock

Install an entrance door lock.

How to install a door lock.

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. 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. These instructions provide steps for using a drill guide. Check the height of other knobs in the house and.

The door locks for entrance doors are commonly designed in a very particular way. Most knobs are positioned a comfortable 36 or 38 inches above the floor. 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. Look into keyed entry door knobs also called privacy knobs portable door locks or top of door locks.