Ten Replace Door Locks That Really Improve Your Life
How to Replace front door locks replacement of defense is your door lock. It can stop unauthorised access to your home. Locks may need to be replaced due to wear and tear or other circumstances such as moving into a new residence or a burglary.
You can determine the size of your cylinder by measuring the distance from the center of the knoblock cylinder to the adjustment screw. This measurement will allow you to purchase the appropriate lock.
Deadbolt
Installing a deadbolt is a great way to secure your door from intruders. When the bolt is extended into the strike plate of the doorframe, it makes it more difficult for an intruder to get through the door. A single-cylinder deadbolt can be activated with a key on the exterior, and the thumb-turn mechanism located on the interior. A deadbolt will only work if it is installed correctly.
It is first necessary to determine whether the door already has a hole that is suitable for a deadbolt, or if you need to bore it out. With the template included with the lock installation kit, mark the location of the hole for the deadbolt on the door's surface. Then, use your tape measure to determine the height the deadbolt should be. Then, mark the high point on the outside of the door. You can then use a speed square to draw an even line across the mark you made for the bolt hole.
Then, using a power drill, bore out the hole until it is on the opposite side of the door. This could take a bit of time. Then, sand down the hole and the edge of the door until it's smooth. It's also an excellent idea to paint or stain the door at this point.
When the door is open remove any screws that are visible on the deadbolt. This will reveal both the front and rear assembly of the deadbolt, as well as its bolt inside. Then, loosen the bolt and replace it with a new one that is compatible with your door hardware. You will need to unscrew the bolt from the setplate. Once this is done it is time to cut out the space for the strike plate that is on the door frame.
If your strike plate is not in alignment it could be because the previous installer did not mortise it properly, or a weatherstripping has changed the strike's position. You will need to re-mortise the strike plate and possibly even the deadbolt itself to correct this problem. Close and lock the deadbolt when you've completed this step. Test the deadbolt by closing it and locking it once the bolt has been extended into the strike plate.
Knob
When a door knob wears out it could make your business or home less secure. It can also make opening and closing the door more difficult, which is why it's a good idea for you to replace the knob. It shouldn't take longer than 30 minutes. You can use a screwdriver as well as pliers to remove the old knob or handle Be careful not to harm any other parts on the door.
Spray WD-40 or another dry lubricant on the mechanism of your door knob prior to you begin. This will let the new lock to slide smoothly as you turn it. To ensure that it operates properly it is essential to select the knob and handle that are compatible with your doors. If you don't already have a doorknob that is compatible and handle, you'll need to purchase a replacement.
Before you begin replacing the knob, look over the knob you replaced to determine what screws are that are holding it in place. If there aren't any screws, you can use a screwdriver to wedge between the cover plate and the hidden screws plate and pop it off.
After removing the old knob take it apart and look for signs of rust and damage. You'll need to clean it up if there are any scratches or marks however you don't need to do anything major when the knob is in good condition.
Now is the time to put in the new knob. You must first study the two knobs to make sure that you've chosen the appropriate one for your door. You should select one with an extending rod designed to interlock with the second knob's rod mechanism. Once you've put the new knob over the hole in the door carefully place it in the latch.
Test the spring by pressing down on it repeatedly. The latch should pop up each time. Next, install the other new knob and connect it with the rod mechanism on the first knob. Attach the other long screws from the knob's interior through the hole for the cylinder on the doorknob outside and secure it.
Latch
A latch is a metal piece that extends into the doorjamb to secure it shut. It is operated with a knob or handle on the inside of the door, or a thumb turn on the outside side of the door. A latch can be secured using deadbolts to prevent intruders from breaking in through the door's glass. It also provides protection from accidental or intentional closing of the door by children or pets. You can install the latch using either a single-cylinder deadbolt, or a double-cylinder deadbolt depending on your preferred level of security.
Installing a deadbolt is exactly the same as installing a latch but there are some differences. To make sure that the new lock will fit first, measure the setback on the doorjamb using a tape measure. The setback is the distance between the edge of the doorjamb to the middle of the hole for the faceplate of the latch. A typical setback is 2 3/8 to 2 3/4 inches. If your setback is greater it is possible to purchase an extra-long latch from a locksmith or hardware store.
The next step is to drill an edge bore hole in the doorjamb to accommodate the latch plate. Use a chisel to chisel out the mortise of the latch, making sure it's deep enough for the faceplate of the new latch to sit in a flush position with the doorjamb. Tape the strikeplate in place to ensure it's placed properly.
If the strike is placed too high, the door can be pushed into or pressure imposed on it using a crowbar or tire iron. This could also cause cracks in the doorjamb. To fix this, the strike could be reduced by drilling a second hole in the doorjamb and chiseling out the core of the previous hole.
Installing the new strike plate is the last step. This can be accomplished by screwing the new plate into the screw holes that are already in place. Use wood putty afterwards to fill in any old screw holes or bolt holes that aren't being used. Once the putty is dry you can sand it down to give it a professional results.
Strike
The piece of metal that is inserted between the latch and deadbolt when the door is shut is an electric strike. It is a vital part of the lock's overall security because it stops the door from opening and gives an additional level of resistance to force or kicking. If a door is equipped with an electric strike, it can only be opened using a key or the control unit that controls its electrical impulses.
Traditionally the installation of an electric strike meant cutting a section of the doorjamb to release a cylindrical lock's latchbolt from the pocket within the strike. This is an inconvenience in terms of the aesthetics of an opening and also exposes the mechanism of the latchbolt and keeper to any unauthorised users.
Recently, a variety of electric strike manufacturers have developed a "No Cut" kind of strike that does not require a cutout in order to operate. These strikes have a unique design that allows the keeper and latchbolt to slide into the strike pocket without damaging the doorjamb faceplate.
The strike is equipped with an internal ramp that lifts the latchbolt and keeper when it receives an indication from the reader. The latchbolt and keeper are pushed up the ramp by the retraction. When the door is shut the deadbolt remains extended and the latchbolt is retracted into the keeper.
Installing an electric strike can be an easy process, particularly in the case of replacing an existing strike door. If you are upgrading an access control system to an electric strike, it is important to ensure that the new system is compatible. You will also need to make sure that the strike is wired to your access control system and that it is designed to operate in a fail-safe manner.
Upgrade your strike plates to high duty strike plates to prevent unauthorised entry. These plates use up to six screws of three inches instead of two screws of three-fourths inch. These screws are longer and make breaking the frame to reach the thumb turn piece on a single deadbolt cylinder more difficult.