In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
How to install an entry door handle.
Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts.
Install the outside handle if your new door handle attaches to the door at a point below the lower borehole.
Once the door is drilled installation is a simple job.
Install the inside.
Next you ll install the outside handle assembly.
When the fit looks right apply pvc cement where the middle piece will overlap the corner pieces and press it into place.
This video walks you through each step of installation to make the process even easier.
Some kits come in three pieces to better fit the opening.
Mount the latch and deadbolt into the mortises with two screws each.
Schlage s f series handlesets are the perfect finishing touch for your exterior doors and they are incredibly simple to install.
Remove the screws from the face plate behind the handle on the exterior side of the door using a screwdriver or drill.
Complete the installation.
Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws.
Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.
This allows you to pull the door.
Two bolts are all that s required to install the interior handle.
Install the latch determine whether you want to use a flat rectangular faceplate or a round drive in faceplate.
Then install the handle set according to the instructions aligning the spindle with the latch.
Remove the jamb plate.
Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
If you re using the rectangular faceplate simply slide the latch into place with the bevel facing the doorjamb and.
Remove the latch plate.
You ll begin installing your handleset by placing the latch first the latch comes with a pre attached rectangular.
How to replace an exterior door handle.
To install set the corner pieces on the sill then place the middle piece over top.