Mark where the lock bolt hits the jamb and from this point make a cross mark 11 16 inch in from the edge.
How to install door lock plate.
How to install a lockset installing a lockset.
Look for any nail heads in the scribed area.
The two important variables when installing a lockset are the height of the knob above the finish.
If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative.
How to install a door strike plate.
Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of.
Mark the strike plate location.
Create a mortise for the latch faceplate.
Tools needed for this job.
Prep the door for the lock latch plate.
Then remove the template from the door.
Attach the jig to the door and guide the router bit in the channels.
Take off the jig and use a chisel to remove the excess material.
This video is about how to fit a door latch and door handle in an interior door.
Some drill kits include a jig and router bit you can use with a drill to simplify this step.
If nails are present use the nail set and the hammer to.
Tape measure pencil flat drill bit for wo.