15 Things You've Never Known About Replace Door Lock

How to Replace Door Locks

Door locks are your primary protection against unauthorised access to your home. The signs of wear and tear, as well as instances like moving into a new house or break-ins, can necessitate the need to replace your lock.

To begin, determine the size of your cylinder by measuring the distance between the adjustment screw and the middle of the cylinder knob. This measurement will allow you to purchase the appropriate lock.

Deadbolt

If you want to make sure your door is secure against intruders, it's a good idea to install deadbolts. When the bolt is extended into the strike plate of the doorframe it makes it much more difficult for an intruder through the door. A single-cylinder deadbolt is activated using a key on the outside and the thumb-turn mechanism located on the interior. A deadbolt is only effective only if it's correctly installed, though.

It is first necessary to determine whether the door already has an existing hole for a deadbolt, or if you need to drill it. With the template included with the lock installation kit mark the location of the hole for the deadbolt on the door's surface. Utilize your tape measure to determine the height of the deadbolt. Mark this height on the door edge, and then use speedsquares to draw a straight line across the mark you made for the bolthole.

Then, use a power drill to drill this hole until it extends to the opposite side of the door. This may take some time. Then, sand down the hole and the edge of the door so that it is smooth. At this point, it's a good idea to paint or stain your door.

Remove any screws that are visible from the deadbolt. This will reveal both the front and rear assembly of the deadbolt and its bolt inside. Then, remove the bolt and replace it with a brand new one that is compatible with your door hardware. It is necessary to remove the bolt from the setplate. After this, you'll need to chisel the door frame to accommodate the strike plate.

If your strike plate isn't aligned properly, it's likely because the previous installer didn't mortise it correctly or a weatherstripping was installed and altered the strike position. To correct this issue it is necessary to remortise both the strike plate and the deadbolt. Close and lock the deadbolt after you've completed this process. Make sure that the bolt extends into the strike plate then test the key to ensure it is able to open and close easily.

Knob

When a door knob wears out it could make your home or business less secure. It could make it more difficult to open or close the door, so it's an ideal idea to replace the knob. Replacing a knob is a relatively easy DIY project and shouldn't take less than 30 minutes to complete. Use a screwdriver or pliers to take off any knobs or handles. Be careful not to harm other components of the door.

Spray WD-40, or another dry lubricant, onto the mechanism of your door knob before you begin. This will help the new lock slide smoothly as you turn it. To ensure proper operation it is essential to select a knob and handle that match the doors you already have. If you don't already have a matching doorknob, you will need to buy a replacement.

Before you begin the replacement process, take a look at the knob that was previously used to determine which screws are that are holding it in place. If there aren't screws, you can use the screwdriver to wedge the cover plate between the screws plate that is hidden.

After you've removed your knob that was previously used, look it over for any signs of damage or rust. If the knob shows any scratches or marks, you'll have to clean it. Otherwise, it shouldn't require any major work.

Now it's time to install the new one. It is important to first look over the two knobs in order to make sure that you are choosing the right one for the door. You'll need to select one with an extender rod that locks with the rod mechanism of the second knob. After you've inserted the new knob into the hole and then put it in the latch.

Test the spring by pressing down on it repeatedly. The latch should pop up each time. Install the second knob and lock it to the rod mechanism of the first knob. Thread the long screws of the interior doorknob through the cylinder holes on the outside knob and secure it in its place.

Latch

A latch is a metal piece that extends out into the doorjamb in order to hold it closed. The latch is operated by a knob or handle on the interior of the door, or a thumb-turn on the outside. A deadbolt is a device used to secure a latch and keep burglars from piercing the glass of the door. It can also guard against intentional or accidental closing by children or animals. The latch can be fitted with single cylinder deadbolts or double cylinder deadbolts based on the level of security you prefer.

Installing a latch follows the same steps as installing a deadbolt, but there are a few differences. To ensure that the new lock will fit first, determine the setback of the doorjamb with a tape measure. The setback is measured from the edge of the doorjamb up to the middle of the hole for the latch plate. The standard setback is 2 3/8 to 2 3/4 inches. If you have a higher setback, you may have to purchase a larger latch from a hardware shop or locksmith.

Then, you'll need to make a hole for a latch plate at the doorjamb's edge. Use a chisel and cut the mortise of the latch. Make sure the hole's depth is sufficient for the faceplate to be flush with the doorjamb. Tape the strike plate in place to ensure that it is positioned correctly.

If the strike is placed too high, the door could be pushed in or pressure imposed on it with a crowbar or tire iron. This can also crack the doorjamb. This can be corrected by drilling a new hole through the doorjamb, then removing the core from the hole that was previously made.

The last step is to mount the new strike plate which can be accomplished by screwing it in place over the screw holes that are already in place. Utilize wood putty to fill in any existing bolt holes or screw holes that aren't being used. Once the putty has dried then sand it to a smooth finish.

Strike

An electric strike is the metal piece where the deadbolt and latch engage when the door is shut. It is a crucial component of a lock's overall security, since it seals the door and provides extra resistance to force or kicking applied to the door. If  replacement upvc door locks  comes with an electronic strike, it can be opened only by a key and the control unit that controls its electrical impulses.

In the past, putting in an electronic strike required cutting off a part of a doorjamb in order to release the latchbolt of a cylindrical lock from the pocket within the strike. This modification can be a drawback in terms of the aesthetics of an opening and also exposes the latchbolt and keeper mechanism to any unauthorised users.

Recently, several electric strike manufacturers have developed an innovative type of electric strike dubbed the "No Cut" strike that doesn't require cutouts in the doorjamb to operate. The strikes have a unique design that allows the latchbolt and keeper to slide into the pocket without causing damage to the doorjamb's faceplate.

The strike has an internal ramp that raises the latchbolt and keeper whenever it receives an electrical impulse from a reader or controller. The retraction of the keeper and latchbolt raises them on the ramp, locking the door. When the door is closed the deadbolt is retracted and the latchbolt retracts in the keeper.

Installing an electronic strike is a straightforward procedure, particularly when you're replacing an older strike. However, if you are upgrading to an electric strike in an access control system, you'll need to make sure your new system is compatible with the kind of lock you've installed. It is also necessary to ensure that the strike is properly connected to your access control system and is set up to function in a fail-safe manner.

One way to protect against access by unauthorized persons is to upgrade the strike on your doors to a heavy-duty strike plate. These plates use four to six three-inch screws instead of the two three-fourth inch screws that are typically employed in regular strikes. These longer screws make breaking the frame to reach the piece that turns the thumb on a single deadbolt for a cylinder more difficult.