How to replace an exterior door knob lock.
How to replace exterior door lockset.
Replacing an exterior door knob and lock is something you can do on your own with the right tools.
Measure up from the finish floor 36 inches or the height of other knobs in the house and mark the door s edge.
The most comprehensive method of ensuring security it involves removing the existing lock from the door including the handle if it s a handle lock combo and then installing.
Use a 2 1 8 inch hole saw to drill the hole for the lockset on the face of the door.
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Cut only halfway through one side of the door.
Open the door halfway and tap two shims one from each side between the floor and the door bottom to hold it steady.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
This allows you to pull the door.
This technique helps prevents splintering.