Installing Front Door Handle
Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials.
Installing front door handle. Align the spindle on the back of the assembly with the throughbolt and the slot in the latch. With the new dead bolt and latch bolt in place fit the handle over the door s existing holes. The handle will stay in place leaving your hands free to secure the interior trim. The posts for the handle s lock cylinder and thumb latch should easily slide into the dead bolt and latch bolt assemblies.
Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Measure both the door and rough opening to make sure the door is the right size. Installing a front door handle and lockset is a quick and easy way to add curb appeal to your home. Slide the adjustable throughbolt up or down as needed and press the handleset onto the door.
My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside. Install the exterior handle photo by ryan benyi. It should feel slightly snug when the two parts join. This guide will show you how to install a door lock in a little more than an hour.
Next create a rough opening around your frame that s at least 1 inch wider and taller than the outside of the door system you re installing then insert the new door into the opening and place shims on the. Upgrading the doorknob and deadbolt on your front door is a cost effective way of increasing the curb appeal of your home and improving its security inside and out. Step 4 secure the interior hardware photo by ryan benyi. To install an exterior door start by removing the old door as well as the existing interior and exterior trim and old insulation.
Place the exterior handle on the door by inserting the spindle or axle on the handle through the latch cylinder at 90 degrees. Here s how i did it. Before you begin make sure your door has standard preparation boreholes for a knob lever and deadbolt combination. I had to fix it.
Next you ll install the outside handle assembly. If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper.