Switch to a slightly larger bit.
How to drill a upvc door lock.
The goal is to drill through the pin tumblers not the keyway itself.
Drilling the lock 1.
Drill a hole through the lock cylinder through the guidance point.
The tools required for drilling a lock are an electric or battery powered drill a drill bit a suitable lubricant and a screwdriver.
This destroys the pins inside the lock cylinder.
Door is standard upvc door with multi point locks.
Feel the drill work and try not to work too quickly or press too hard as this may jam or break the drill bit.
Use a sharp drill bit that is designed for metal drilling.
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Drill out the lock cylinder.
Aim the drill into the area just above the keyway.
The majority of upvc doors are designed with two locking parts.
The main lock to open it is located at waist height next to door handle.
No need to drill it out it s difficult and time consuming take the handles off put some moll grips on one side of the barrel and hit the other side with a hammer the barrel will snap pull it.
Once you ve drilled through and broken the pins you may need to insert a flat screwdriver to retract the latch and open the door.
Upvc door lock repairs can be costly but not as expensive as a new door.
Focusing on the door.
How to change a upvc door lock.
Below are some of the main reasons why your door could be broken and how to fix it.