Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of the bolt.
How to fit a lock to an internal door.
If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative outer plate with a recessed screw just place the interior plate over the hole from the inside.
Using the screws that came with your door handle kit attach the faceplate to the door.
Be careful to fit the latch into the chiselled area and screw into the pilot holes that were made earlier.
If the knob is to the right select a right handed door.
Portable door locks are lightweight and efficient.
First mark out the place where the strike plate has to be fitted.
Screw the faceplate into the narrow part of the door.
Mark out the strike plate on the door frame after you ve fitted the lock in the door you need to fit the strike plate to the door frame.
Open the door and stand with your back to the hinges.
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Create a mortise for the plate around the latch on your door using the technique described above.
Some blank doors have a specific swing direction.
Some common examples of portable door locks are the traveler s security lock and the addalock door mechanism.
As far as internal use goes portable door locks prevent doors from being opened from the outside even by people who might have a key.
Drill the screws carefully being sure to keep your drill level with the floor.
If the doorknob is on the left you need a left handed door.
Turn the key so the locking bolt protrudes from the lock and hold the door against the door frame.
Then use a drill to make the necessary holes for installation of your doorknob door handle and lock.
Create a mortise and holes for your lock and door handle.
The strike side the side with the lockset of these doors has a beveled edge so the door can swing freely.