Drill new openings and install.
How to fit a lockable door handle.
Installing a door handle is a relatively easy diy project.
Use the allen key provided in the door handle kit to lock and secure the faceplate.
How to fit the door handle.
Be careful to fit the latch into the chiselled area and screw into the pilot holes that were made earlier.
Using the screws that came with your door handle kit attach the faceplate to the door.
Follow our handy guide to fitting interior door handles.
There are usually no holes on the front and rear sides of the door for the door handle and if required the key.
Before you can fit a door handle to a new door you will first need to mark regions to be drilled and cut.
Use the handle s face plate to trace the outline with a pencil.
You can fit a standard mortise lock with a sprung latch operated by the door handle and a key operated locking bolt or a security lock.
Watch this step by step video guide from bunnings warehouse and learn how to make sure the handles.
This video is about how to fit a door latch and door handle in an interior door.
Screw the screws into the holes.
Most ready to use doors from the diy stores have a recess for a lock in the edge.
Slide the faceplate over the door handle and snap it into place.
Repeat this process to attach the other faceplate.
Tape measure pencil flat drill bit for wo.
Tools needed for this job.
Fitting the door handle comes after all the fiddly work but it still requires a good eye.
If not take off strike plate.
Marking the door handle positions.
Screw the faceplate into the side of the door.
Drill into the receiver hole.
Drill the screws carefully being sure to keep your drill level with the floor.
Step 4 install lever assembly.
In this kit the hole for the allen key is at the bottom of the faceplate.
Gently close the door checking if latch hits the strike plate in the same place.
Before you learn how to change door locks measure the space where you ll install the replacement.
Mark your brand new door with the location.
Take care to measure carefully as matching the size can be especially problematic in older homes.
With utility knife mark new spot for strike plate and trim.
Consult the template for the faceplate depth and chisel this part of the door out.