How To Install Mortise Door Lock

Reinsert the latch assembly and mark the latch plate s screw holes inside the mortise.

How to install mortise door lock.

How to install a mortise lockset and door knob. Use a bevel edge chisel and hammer to square the corners of the mortise if the faceplate has square corners. Mortise locks may have wavered in popularity over the years but they remain a common way to secure a home. Fit the latch and faceplate into the door.

The body fits into a slot on the side of the door. Using a router attachment remove the wood between the pencil lines drawn on the door edge to create a mortise for the faceplate. Note that all doors are not strong enough to take the pressure of this lock installation. The plate should be flush with the door edge when inserted into the finished mortise.

Easy to follow instructional video on how to install a mortice lock in a timber door. If you are not sure about the door you can ask any security expert. First of all the door you have chosen needs to be compatible to install the mortise lock. However many homeowners prefer the newer cylindrical type of lock set which doesn t require such a large pocket in a door.

The body of a mortised lockset is a rectangular box with a lip. The lip screws onto the side. Step 8 install the latch assembly photo by david carmack. Trade expert michael demonstrates how to quickly fit a 5 lever security mortise 5 lever mortise lock and handles in this easy diy video by studhawk.