You ll need to cut a mortise a small shallow recess in the wood of the door and doorjamb for the latchbolt and strike plate to rest.
How to install a door lock plate.
Attach the interior part of the deadbolt lock by inserting the two provided long screws through the interior plate the two screw holes in the bolt and into the exterior side of the lock.
Tips for how to repair the door frame if there have been other door knobs used.
Fortunately cutting out this mortise isn t nearly as difficult as it sounds.
To install a door strike plate you must first mark the location of the plate on the door jamb.
How to install a door lock door knob deadbolt.
A lockset typically includes a paper template to help you accurately drill the latch and lockset holes in a new door but an optional door lock installation kit also known as a drill guide pictured at the right can make the project easier.
Learn how to install a striker plate with this easy to follow tutorial.
A mortise or recess must be made in the door jamb to accept the strike plate.
These instructions provide steps for using a drill guide.
Whether you re installing a lock plate also called a strike plate for a deadbolt lock or a standard lockset you first must install the lock or lockset onto the door following the manufacturer s instructions.
Install the strike plate photo by david carmack.
How to install a door lock door knob deadbolt.
Knowing how to cut a mortise is essential for installing a deadbolt lock.
Using the technique described in steps 6 and 7 chisel out a mortise as deep as the strike plate is thick.
Next a hole must be drilled in the jamb to accept the door lock bolt.
Hold the strike plate over the mortise and score its outline with a utility knife.
So take the time to mark and cut carefully.
Drill pilot holes for the strike plate s two screws with a 3 32 inch bit then screw the plate in place.