Align the lock at the bottom of the sliding glass door.
How to fit sliding glass door lock.
It s an easy fix.
Place your head near the frame and tap it with the end of a screwdriver until you hear the sound change.
After you ve installed the top piece in the upper track you ll need to follow a similar process for the locking piece on the door itself.
On some sliding glass door locks the door handles have long screws that go right through the steel mortised lock and there is usually a actuating lever that slides into a rectangular hole in the lock.
It did not latch shut.
Place shims around the edges and top of.
Tap your finger on the base of the outer door and listen to find where the glass ends in the base.
Close your door all the way clean out the upper track on your sliding glass door position the lock in place and mark holes drill pilot holes and then secure the lock in place.
Clean the door frame with hot soapy water and allow it to dry completely.
How to install a key lock on a sliding glass door.
Use shims under screw holes to help keep your threshold in good shape.
Mark that spot with the sharpie.
This will be about an inch below the upper level of the door frame base.
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Take your lock and place it against the inner door to align the lock bolt with the mark that you ve made.
Begin positioning the door into the opening from your exterior area.
Tilt the door into the opening with the bottom side going in first using shims as necessary to create a secure fit.
We re going to show you how to adjust the lock and handle on your milgard sliding glass.
You then need to use your finger to tap the base of the outer door so that you can determine where the glass ends.
You should get your lock and align it at the bottom of your door.
This sliding glass door lock was not working.
This indicates there is no glass.