In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
Replace door handle lock.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
Here s how i did it.
Replacing an exterior door knob and lock is something you can do on your own with the right tools.
My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.
I had to fix it.
Insert the latch bolt into the edge of the door so that it extends into the middle hole on the door.
How to replace an interior doorknob.
Here is the handleset i bought.
There s no reason why you should have to call a handyman to replace an old or faulty doorknob.
How to replace an exterior door knob lock.
To replace the knob.
Open the door and examine the edge.
With the right tools and know how you can replace an interior doorknob yourself.
Part of the series.
Door window maintenance.
The sloped side of the latch should face in the same.