This video is about how to fit a door latch and door handle in an interior door.
How to fit a lockable door handle.
Most ready to use doors from the diy stores have a recess for a lock in the edge.
Watch this step by step video guide from bunnings warehouse and learn how to make sure the handles.
Follow our handy guide to fitting interior door handles.
Screw the faceplate into the side of the door.
Fitting door handles may appear complicated at first but it is an easier task then you think.
With utility knife mark new spot for strike plate and trim.
Step 4 install lever assembly.
Take care to measure carefully as matching the size can be especially problematic in older homes.
Using the screws that came with your door handle kit attach the faceplate to the door.
Repeat this process to attach the other faceplate.
Drill the screws carefully being sure to keep your drill level with the floor.
In this kit the hole for the allen key is at the bottom of the faceplate.
Use the allen key provided in the door handle kit to lock and secure the faceplate.
Put the new lever assembly in place.
Screw the screws into the holes.
Gently close the door checking if latch hits the strike plate in the same place.
Consult the template for the faceplate depth and chisel this part of the door out.
Drill new openings and install.
How to fit the door handle.
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.
Be careful to fit the latch into the chiselled area and screw into the pilot holes that were made earlier.
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.
Measure the diameter of the holes currently cut out of your door so you can select a new door lock that fits those dimensions.
Before you learn how to change door locks measure the space where you ll install the replacement.
Before you can fit a door handle to a new door you will first need to mark regions to be drilled and cut.
Drill into the receiver hole.
Tape measure pencil flat drill bit for wo.
Installing a door handle is a relatively easy diy project.
Tools needed for this job.
Slide the faceplate over the door handle and snap it into place.
There are usually no holes on the front and rear sides of the door for the door handle and if required the key.