Exterior Door Handle Installation

The strike plate is a rectangular metal piece that.

Exterior door handle installation.

At lowe s we have hardware solutions for every door whether you need to secure your front door install sliding pocket doors in the bathroom or buy sliding patio door hardware for a side or back door. Door locks knobs and handles. Installation costs vary by market. The handle will stay in place leaving your hands free to secure the interior trim.

Before removing the old door have the new one on hand. Also measure the jamb depth. If you have not already removed the old door knob and latch take it out before you begin installing the new one. Place the corresponding doorknob or lever on the interior side of the door fitting the two parts together.

Door knobs pulls lock sets other accessories hardware installation instructions and manuals resources from emtek products inc. Place the exterior handle on the door by inserting the spindle or axle on the handle through the latch cylinder at 90 degrees. My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside. Line up the spindle on the back of the handle with the slot in the latch sliding any mechanisms up or down as needed to fit the handle onto the door.

If your new door handle attaches to the door at a point below the lower borehole like ours you may need to drill another hole to accommodate. Here s how i did it. Estimates will fluctuate depending on the style of door you choose. Align the spindle on the back of the assembly with the throughbolt and the slot in the latch.

Homeowners can save money installing multiple doors during the same renovation project as you typically pay less for the installation of each additional door. Next you ll install the outside handle assembly. Remove the old door knob latch and strike plate. If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper.

Slide the adjustable throughbolt up or down as needed and press the handleset onto the door. Depending on the door you may also need to remove the strike plate to take it out remove the top and bottom screws with a screwdriver and lift it carefully out of the door. Measure both the door and rough opening to make sure the door is the right size. Remove the interior trim and measure the width and height of the frame.

Interior door installation generally costs less than exterior door installation. If you aren t comfortable doing this installation call a professional. I had to fix it. It s a good idea to measure the actual door too.

Measure the old door. Here is the handleset i bought.