With utility knife mark new spot for strike plate and trim.
How to fit a lockable door handle.
Installing a door handle is a relatively easy diy project.
Tools needed for this job.
Gently close the door checking if latch hits the strike plate in the same place.
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.
Using the screws that came with your door handle kit attach the faceplate to the door.
Take care to measure carefully as matching the size can be especially problematic in older homes.
Drill the screws carefully being sure to keep your drill level with the floor.
There are usually no holes on the front and rear sides of the door for the door handle and if required the key.
Step 4 install lever assembly.
Drill new openings and install.
In this kit the hole for the allen key is at the bottom of the faceplate.
Repeat this process to attach the other faceplate.
Mark your brand new door with the location.
If not take off strike plate.
Watch this step by step video guide from bunnings warehouse and learn how to make sure the handles.
Most ready to use doors from the diy stores have a recess for a lock in the edge.
How to fit the door handle.
Drill into the receiver hole.
Consult the template for the faceplate depth and chisel this part of the door out.
Screw the screws into the holes.
Fitting door handles may appear complicated at first but it is an easier task then you think.
Screw the faceplate into the side of the door.
Use the handle s face plate to trace the outline with a pencil.
Measure the diameter of the holes currently cut out of your door so you can select a new door lock that fits those dimensions.
This video is about how to fit a door latch and door handle in an interior door.
Follow our handy guide to fitting interior door handles.
Use the allen key provided in the door handle kit to lock and secure the faceplate.
Marking the door handle positions.
Before you can fit a door handle to a new door you will first need to mark regions to be drilled and cut.
Slide the faceplate over the door handle and snap it into place.
Put the new lever assembly in place.
Fitting the door handle comes after all the fiddly work but it still requires a good eye.