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