This is not a step by step instructional video.
How to fit a lock on a wooden door.
The best lock for a wooden door is a lock that meets the requirement of bs3621 the type of lock fitted can be a night latch mortice deadlock or mortice sash lock.
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Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts.
Choose a position on the door for the lock.
Interior doors are usually fitted with a mortise lock with a latch operated by the door handle or knob.
Install the deadbolt lock about 44 inches above the bottom of the door.
Measure the diameter of the holes currently cut out of your door so you can select a new door lock that fits those dimensions.
Enjoy this video of me installing a yale mortise lock in fast motion.
Before you learn how to change door locks measure the space where you ll install the replacement.
Calling a locksmith out for this how to install a deadbolt lock job will cost 150 or more but you can install a heavy duty deadbolt yourself in less than an hour for a third of the price.
Where the door is self closing the latch has an angled or rounded edge and is sprung so that it automatically locks when the door is closed.
To cut through a steel door make sure you get a bimetal hole saw set.
If you only fit one lock go for an automatically dead locking night latch made to bs3621.
Position a mortice deadlock about halfway up the door and fit a night latch on your front door one third of the way down.
That s about average for a good deadbolt and a hole saw set.
A non tested night latch can be used for access but it must be supported with a tested lock so you would have two locks on the door.
To install this lock see section 4 below.
The same lock can be used in doors that open both to the left and the right.
This video is for information pur.
When possible fit two locks on your front door both to bs3621 standard.
Certain wood front doors will also be heavier than others so take that into consideration before starting this project.
Take care to measure carefully as matching the size can be especially problematic in older homes.