Remove the screws from the face plate behind the handle on the exterior side of the door using a screwdriver or drill.
How to install an entry door handle.
Install the latch determine whether you want to use a flat rectangular faceplate or a round drive in faceplate.
If you re using the rectangular faceplate simply slide the latch into place with the bevel facing the doorjamb and.
Next you ll install the outside handle assembly.
This allows you to pull the door.
Install the inside.
Mount the latch and deadbolt into the mortises with two screws each.
Two bolts are all that s required to install the interior handle.
Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
Remove the latch plate.
Install the outside handle if your new door handle attaches to the door at a point below the lower borehole.
Complete the installation.
Step by step directions step 1.
Remove the jamb plate.
When the fit looks right apply pvc cement where the middle piece will overlap the corner pieces and press it into place.
Some kits come in three pieces to better fit the opening.
How to replace an exterior door handle.
This video walks you through each step of installation to make the process even easier.
Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
If it s too wide cut the ends with a hacksaw.
Schlage s f series handlesets are the perfect finishing touch for your exterior doors and they are incredibly simple to install.
Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws.
Then install the handle set according to the instructions aligning the spindle with the latch.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
To install set the corner pieces on the sill then place the middle piece over top.