Calling a locksmith out for this how to install a deadbolt lock job will cost 150 or more but you can install a heavy duty deadbolt yourself in less than an hour for a third of the price.
How to install a deadbolt lock on a steel door.
Adding a deadbolt lock can be a great way to improve the security of your steel door.
Install a deadbolt lock to a steel door with help from a home improveme.
Most moderately skilled amateurs can complete this task in about half an hour.
Steel doors are easy to drill into using a bimetal hole saw and an electric drill.
If you re using a door lock installation kit with a jig drill two 1 8 inch pilot holes for the screws on the door edge.
Installing a deadbolt lock on a steel door may sound intimidating but with the right tools it s a fairly simple task.
Remove the deadbolt from its packaging and take out the instruction sheet with the template for marking the holes on the door.
To cut through a steel door make sure you get a bimetal hole saw set.